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The final proposal for Christchurch’s representation arrangements has been adopted by councillors, with one small additional change to the recommendations from the Council after the hearings concluded on 3 June. Christchurch City Council’s 2021 Representation Review has resulted in a proposal for Christchurch to continue to be represented by a Mayor, 16 Councillors, and 37…
Over the next few months Christchurch City Council will have three contracting companies working on 18 different projects on Riccarton Road and the surrounding streets. Some will take a month or two to complete, while the major work on Riccarton Road will continue until March 2022. “They will be replacing old water and wastewater pipes…
No plans this weekend? Head to opening night of The Court Theatre’s ‘Once’, or come learn about Matariki with some crafts, activities and cool tech at Tūranga. Don’t miss this ‘Once’ in a lifetime show The Court Theatre brings this stand-out new Broadway show to Christchurch, opening this Saturday 19 June. The show ‘Once’ has…
Christchurch City Council has listened and responded to residents’ calls for continued investment in core infrastructure and to keep rates increases as low as possible. In its draft 10 year budget to be considered next week, the Council is proposing a $3.774 billion investment in upgrading and protecting our city’s water networks and transport infrastructure…
Climate change and environmental initiatives could receive an additional $11 million funding boost over ten years as part of Christchurch City Council’s 10-year budget. Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the investment in targeted initiatives is additional to the millions of dollars already invested through infrastructure and parks spending to better understand and be more resilient…
She’s drawn comparisons with ‘80’s hip hop group Beastie Boys and alt rockers Garbage but Emma Dilemma describes her sound as “a mixed bag of pop, rock, grunge, hip hop and disco!” The Christchurch-born artist is excited about appearing at next month’s Go Live festival. “I’ve always wanted to perform at the Christchurch Town Hall,…
Work to upgrade the drinking water supply at Redwood pump station starts this month. Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont says the upgrade is part of a wider programme of work to upgrade the city’s water supply network to ensure safe and secure drinking water for residents. “Work on the…
Christchurch City Council has a new state-of-the-art water testing laboratory. Council Chief Executive Dawn Baxendale officially opened the new Three Waters Laboratory today at the Council’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, in Bromley. The multi-million-dollar lab has been purpose built to provide accurate and reliable testing of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, with accreditation by International Accreditation…
The old Sockburn Service Centre building on Main South Road is about to be demolished. Christchurch City Council has engaged contractors Taggarts to pull down the two-storey building, which has sat unoccupied since it was badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Six other smaller buildings on the Main South Road site will also be…
Twenty four tī Kōuka (cabbage trees) deliberately poisoned on the Christchurch Coastal Pathway three years ago will be replaced later this month after a successful community fundraising campaign. The trees were planted along the causeway section of the pathway but were found dying in 2018 after being intentionally poisoned. St Martins resident and tī…
A traditional healing plant indigenous to New Zealand is a central motif in a new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Ngāi Tahu artist Lonnie Hutchinson uses kawakawa plants both literally and symbolically in Ahu timataka/Trace elements, bringing together actual plantings on the Gallery’s forecourt with cut-out sculptural works in an upstairs…
A chance meeting over a stinkhorn fungus four years ago sparked a whole new life for Christchurch City Council Park Ranger and volunteer team leader Fiona Fenton. After a high-flying 20 year career managing commercial property in San Francisco and London, including the famed Covent Garden estate, Fiona took a year off after moving to…
Community concern over the health of the Ōpāwaho Lower Heathcote River is driving the development of a new guidance plan. “We are aware that many people have concerns about the state of the river, and the issues and challenges we face to bring the river back to health,” says Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Chair Alexandra…
Established Christchurch developers will start work this year on redeveloping the old Christchurch Convention Centre site opposite the Town Hall. The site will be transformed with the development of residential townhouses, a 43-room hotel and space for commercial activities. Local developers the Peebles Group, Mike Greer Homes and Henri Yeoman will collaborate to build Peterborough…
A charitable trust which runs a native tree nursery that provides thousands of trees each year for community planting projects in Christchurch is expanding its operation. The Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board has given The Green Effect Trust permission to lease more of Charlesworth Reserve, in Bromley, so that it can increase the size of its…
The new surface will make it easier for people in wheelchairs, those with prams and those on bikes to enjoy the park environment. The boardwalk under construction in the native garden at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Work is currently happening on the final section of shingle path from the Armagh Street bridge to Carlton Mill…
The 25,000-seat covered arena is the final anchor project in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan and its ability to host All Black tests, Football World Cup qualifiers, big concerts and other events will boost the city’s economy and vitality, and help enhance Canterbury’s sporting and cultural identity. Before work on the CMUA progresses further, the…
Well, that came around quickly! Another weekend is upon us and we’ve got a few ideas to keep you entertained. Pull out your knitting Saturday is Worldwide Knit in Public Day and keen Christchurch knitters are marking the occasion with a special tram trip. Come along with your knitting or crochet and take a loop…
The building has been years in the planning and will be constructed on the site of the former Tillman’s furniture store at 24 Oxford Terrace at a cost of $178 million. Resource consent for the project has been approved by Christchurch City Council and work on the building is expected to get under way soon….
North New Brighton Community Centre has reopened after a much-needed revamp. “There’s a beautiful ocean view from this facility, which has made it a popular venue for weddings, receptions and parties, and now the building itself has been beautified to match,” says Christchurch City Council Head of Community Support, Governance and Partnerships John Filsell. Located…
The mystery of the curious little brick buildings that dot the city dates to colonial Christchurch. With the city developed on a flat, low-lying, waterlogged site, there were serious drainage problems. Cesspits polluted rivers and groundwater, prompting the creation of a Drainage Board in 1875-76 to deal with a host of problems. Revealed as remnants…
The recreation pool at Jellie Park Recreation and sport Centre is closing for six weeks so essential work can be carried out. The 25 metre concrete tiled pool is scheduled to shut from Monday 14 June until Monday 26 July 2021, to allow for relining work to be completed, improving the safety of the pool….
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 10 June. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: A report from the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board that recommends the Council approve landscape improvements to the Victoria Street Green Triangle at 81 Victoria Street. A report from the Spreydon-Cashmere Community…
A new fly-through video is giving the public a glimpse of what the final section of the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway, around Moncks Bay, will look like. Construction of the final section of the pathway is planned to start within the next three to four months. The Government is funding the $15.8 million…
A major upgrade to one of the city’s most treasured heritage streets is one step closer with a contractor, Fulton Hogan, appointed by Christchurch City Council to carry out the work. The makeover of High Street, between Cashel and Tuam Streets, will create a more attractive area for people to enjoy, safer spaces for pedestrians,…
Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Dawn Baxendale says she is committed to continuing to ensure the organisation is focusing its resources in the right place and operating as efficiently as possible. Mrs Baxendale has today released her response to the recommendations of the External Advisory Group (EAG) that was set up to provide independent, expert…
If you’re staying in town for the long weekend and still haven’t got plans, from the music you love to fan-favourite sports, we’ve got you covered. Listen to some tunes The Mainland Big Band will be rocking the walls of Cashmere Club on Saturday night, playing songs you’ll know and love, including pop, rock, ballads…
“The Service Hub and Library spaces usually occupy the front of the familiar community facility on State Highway 75, but they’ll be moving temporarily to the rear of the building while we make some improvements,” says Sarah Numan, Head of Citizen and Customer Services. “The work is part of the Council’s 10 year refurbishment programme,…
Christchurch City Council’s decision to invest millions of dollars improving the city’s stormwater network helped to prevent homes and businesses flooding this week. The Council’s use of the District Plan to set minimum floor levels to protect buildings in flood-prone areas of the city from the risk of flooding also helped reduce the damage. “Over…
Public submissions on Christchurch’s representation arrangements have led to the elected members’ Hearing Panel recommending some changes to the initial proposal. Hearings for Christchurch City Council’s 2021 Representation Review concluded today. During the hearings the Mayor and all the Councillors considered the 227 submissions received from the community about an initial proposal to tweak the…