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It’s show time, with sporting match-ups, a Latin symphony, buskers in the backyard, a barbie at the beach, Trots at the Mot, summer sounds, muscle cars and movie magic. T20 Black Clash Bowl along to Hagley Oval tonight for the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash, featuring cricket and rugby stars in a fun cricket…
Christchurch City Council is holding its first meeting for the year on Thursday 28 January. The main items on the agenda for the public section of the meeting are: A report from the Banks Peninsula Community Board that recommends the Council approves the closure of the Magazine Bay Marina once the existing licences expire, or…
People using Christchurch City Council’s public facilities are being reminded they should use the New Zealand COVID-19 tracer app to scan in every time they visit. “There are QR codes displayed at all our public facilities and it is really important that people use them to scan in,’’ says Mary Richardson, from the Council’s COVID-19…
People can now walk, cycle, run or scooter directly from Norwich Quay in Lyttelton to Te Ana Marina. A new pathway from Norwich Quay, along Sutton Quay, has created a direct link from Lyttelton to Te Ana Marina, Canterbury’s only walk-on floating marina. The pathway, which includes two pedestrian crossings, is part of the Lyttelton Port…
Are electric vehicle (EV) drivers overstaying their welcome at EV-charging parking sites? Do we have enough charging spaces in the city? Smart Christchurch plans to find out via innovative new parking occupancy sensors – installed at Christchurch City Council EV-charging parking sites – that provide real-time information to the Council’s SmartView site. The sensors will also allow…
Christchurch school students will get hands-on lessons this year on how to minimise their waste thanks to a free Learning Through Action programme run by Christchurch City Council. The Council’s A Waste of Time programme is aimed at Year 5 to 13 students and focuses on educating them about the city’s recycling processes through a…
Christchurch City Council is seeking public feedback on its plan to turn City Mall into a shared zone. “City Mall is currently a pedestrian mall but we want to make it a shared zone area like Oxford Terrace,’’ says Council Transport Operations Manager Steffan Thomas. “Oxford Terrace links directly to the City Mall so it…
“There are many objects around Christchurch that people probably walk, cycle or drive past each day unaware of their historic significance or the story behind them,’’ says Christchurch City Council Heritage Team Leader Brendan Smyth. “These objects provide a link to our past and to the everyday lives of those who lived here before us…
Environment Canterbury is offering another week of free travel on its new direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch. Transport portfolio lead Councillor Phil Clearwater says that more people are returning to work next week and eager to try out the new 91 Rangiora – City direct and 92 Kaiapoi – City direct bus…
People who travel on Lyttelton’s Simeon Quay should expect some disruptions over the next few months as work is done to replace the ageing retaining wall that supports part of the road. Hunter Civil Limited has been contracted by Christchurch City Council to replace the ageing half bridge that supports the south side of Simeon…
Christchurch sign language interpreter and mother-of-two Amy Hewgill loves taking her kids places by bike. “I find it far more relaxing than going by car and the kids really enjoy the ride. We chat about the things we see along the way and it is lots of fun,’’ says Amy, who has signed up to…
In a massive coup for Christchurch and for sailing in New Zealand, SailGP has announced that Christchurch will be a host city for the 2022 SailGP. The racing will take place on Lyttelton Harbour on 29 and 30 January 2022 and will serve as the penultimate grand prix of the season before the grand final…
The search is on for Christchurch’s best looking gardens. Judging will begin shortly for the Community Pride Garden Awards – the annual awards that recognise those who contribute to Christchurch’s image as the Garden City by beautifying their streets and gardens. The awards were established 31 years ago by Christchurch City Council and this year…
Buskers are back on the city beat, along with a free symphony in Victoria Square, adventurous theatre in the Botanic Gardens and plenty of sport. Bread & Circus – Backyard Buskers Festival The Bread & Circus – Backyard Buskers Festival pitches up in Christchurch today, putting the spotlight on street performers until the end of…
People who lost their job because of COVID-19 are being offered a chance to kick-start their new business idea as part of an innovative new Christchurch programme. The programme, Start Me Up, will guide potential business owners or those interested in learning about the start-up process, and who are currently receiving a benefit, through the…
Park-loving young filmmakers can share their favourite outdoor space with a wider audience by creating a 60-second video to celebrate Parks Week. Organised by the Christchurch City Council, the video competition is open to budding directors aged from seven to 12, with the winning videos uploaded to the Council website during Parks Week in early…
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre returns to the Botanic Gardens this week with a laugh-out loud adaptation of the classic 19th century travel adventure Around the World in 80 Days. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences, Around the World in 80 Days tells the tale of Englishman Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout’s…
Work to restore the health of a Christchurch stream that once teemed with freshwater fish and acted as an important food gathering area for Māori has received a funding boost. The Government has given Christchurch City Council a grant of almost $1.5 million through its Freshwater Improvement Fund to help fund restoration work on Cashmere…
From today, the use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems is permitted only on alternate days. No water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm. Several consecutive days of hot weather are forecast for the city, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast. This is expected to push up…
A proposed change to the Christchurch District Plan to boost the protection of native trees and plants on coastal farmland is open for public feedback. Christchurch City Council is contacting potentially affected coastal property owners directly, outlining the need to address issues in applying rules regarding the clearance of indigenous vegetation in existing pasture. Council…
A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Area in the coming months. The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, up to five large art installations by local artists, four engaging nature play pieces, and interactive…
A large number of willows by the popular dog park at The Groynes are going to be trimmed or removed, starting next week. Environment Canterbury staff, along with a contractor, will be cutting back the trees on an 800-metre section of Ōtukaikino Creek, between The Groynes and Dickeys Road. The trees, which border the pedestrian…
A symphonic fairy-tale featuring a brave boy and his band of animal companions kicks off the free Symphony in the City concerts in Victoria Square. The audience also will have the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on experience by trying a variety of musical instruments between the free concerts on Saturday, 16 January. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra…
Canterbury Museum is going high-tech with its latest treasure hunt. Over the summer visitors to the museum can collect virtual taonga (treasures) from the Museum’s 150th birthday exhibition, House of Treasures: Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho in a treasure hunt accessed through a web-based app on a smartphone. Users are challenged to find 16 taonga displayed…
Early Chinese laundries feature in a new gallery of story panels that captures the history of Victoria Street. Dotted along the busy thoroughfare to the central city, the panels share stories from the past, providing a narrative on significant buildings and landmark structures. Christchurch City Council Transport Planning and Delivery Manager Lynette Ellis says that much of the history…
Unlike most ride-on lawn mowers which have a petrol engine and tend to be noisy, the Mean Green is powered by electric battery, making it environmentally-friendly and quiet. “It’s pretty cool. It’s nice and quiet and easy to use,’’ says Hagley Park manager Rupert Bool, who was among the first to have a go on…
Christchurch City Council is stopping cheques as a payment option. Residents will no longer be able to make cheque payments from 30 April 2021, due to the three major New Zealand banks phasing them out in May, June and July of this year. Acting Finance and Commercial General Manager Diane Brandish says discontinuing cheques shows…
A school climate action campus and a locally developed app that allows people to rent, lend or borrow household items are among those to benefit from the first round of Sustainability Fund grants. The Sustainability Fund was set up by Christchurch City Council in August 2020 to support the Council’s climate change objectives and targets….
Cool off in the pool, tackle a tough run, catch the cricket under lights, explore the city or simply sit back and soak up the sounds. Party at the pool in Lyttelton Chill out at the summer pool party at the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool in Lyttelton on Sunday from noon to 5pm. Try out…
New direct bus services from the Waimakariri District to central Christchurch start on Monday 11 January, with free travel for the first two weeks. The new 91 Rangiora – City Direct and 92 Kaiapoi – to City Direct bus services are supported by Park & Ride facilities in both Kaiapoi and Rangiora. Environment Canterbury transport portfolio lead Councillor Phil Clearwater says…