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The crossings on Harewood Road, Langdons Road and Sawyers Arms Road were commissioned yesterday by KiwiRail, Christchurch City Council staff and Fulton Hogan, marking the end of upgrade work on the Puari ki Pū-Harakeke-nui Northern Line cycleway, which follows the railway corridor. The new signalised pedestrian crossings at all three crossings and the automatic railway…
The $2 million project involved building a new change pavilion, upgrading the grass sports fields, creating new sports courts and an artificial turf training ground. Christchurch City Council Head of Parks Rupert Bool says the new features have opened up in stages. “The new change pavilion opened in April, along with the new basketball-futsal court…
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger formally invited Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to consider Christchurch as a location for the national memorial in December 2024. The memorial will honour the 257 people who lost their lives in 1979, when Flight TE901 crashed into the slopes of Mt Erebus in Antarctica. The potential sites in…
Feasibility of free overnight parking at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre Christchurch City Council will investigate providing free overnight car parking at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre for Christchurch Hospital staff working night shifts. A Notice of Motion from Mayor Phil Mauger to look into whether providing parking overnight would be feasible was approved at…
Tadpole were a mainstay of the early 2000s music scene, with their triple-platinum debut album The Buddhafinger hitting the #2 spot on the NZ Music Charts. The Auckland-based band are coming down to Ōtautahi for the 23 August show as one of 13 acts to play across four stages at Christchurch Town Hall. “This is…
And has done so since the late 1980s. “I am surprised when people are surprised that I am still working at 80. I still feel the same inside though my body has obviously changed with age,” she said. “I see exercise as an antidote to ageing.” Paula’s life-long love of sport and exercise started back…
Asian Arts Festival The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Te Ora will host a vibrant celebration of Asian arts and cultures showcasing music, theatre, dance, a children’s fashion show, stand-up comedy, workshops, food, art market, cultural performances and more. The Asian Arts Festival is happening on Sunday 10am-5pm in the North Quad, Cloisters Studio and Pūmanawa…
Grave Insights: Plotting Lives in Christchurch Cemeteries is part of the regular series Tuakiri Investigates, and runs at Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 from 14 July – 14 September. It’s been developed to complement the Christchurch Family History Expo which is being held on the weekend of 2-3 August. “This exhibition will appeal to anyone who might have spent time meandering in…
The Christchurch City Council Banks Peninsula Storm Water Management Plan was approved at yesterday’s Te Pataka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board meeting. The plan lays out the ways the Council will meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent (CSNDC), which was granted by Environment Canterbury in 2019. It also outlines…
Nominations are open for Mayor, 16 Councillors and 37 members for the city’s six community boards. To stand for election, you must be a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the Parliamentary electoral roll. You do not need to live in the area in which you wish to stand. Election Officer Warwick Lampp says decisions…
Winter Fireworks Spectacular Round up your whānau and join us for the Winter Fireworks Spectacular set to your fave ‘Fire and Ice’ hits! Winter Fireworks Spectacular delivers a cracker fireworks display set to your favourite bangers celebrating all things ‘Fire and Ice’ including Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice and Light My Fire from The…
Using a helicopter equipped with specialised radar equipment, the Council has completed an initial survey of the stretch of coast between the Waimakariri River and the southern end of Southshore Spit. The high-flying work is a starting point for future surveys which will focus on smaller sections of the coast, such as New Brighton Pier,…
That’s what the first Christchurch Conversation of 2025 will consider – how a truly walkable city could make for a vibrant, sustainable and liveable city. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, Steps to a Walkable Ōtautahi is being held from 6-7.30pm on Tuesday 15 July in the TSB Space at Tūranga. The…
Join the fun from 5.30pm to 8pm on Saturday 5 July and watch the display – set to a ‘Fire and Ice’ themed soundtrack – take off from the New Brighton Pier at 7.30pm. A school holidays favourite, the free event features family-friendly entertainment and a range of food vendors at the event zone in…
At a public information session today, staff updated the Mayor and Councillors on the latest technical and financial information about a $148.7million ocean outfall option. This option had been raised by some community members as an alternative to land irrigation which is estimated to cost $167.3 million. The ocean outfall option would see a 15-16km…
The Mayor and Councillors have approved the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which will take effect in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. It includes three main rules designed to address alcohol-related harm: All off-licence retailers must stop selling alcohol at 9pm daily, effective from October. This includes bottle stores and supermarkets. A freeze on new off-licences in…
More than just a recreational facility, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will include a unique multi-sensory aquatic environment, specifically designed to foster exploration and play for individuals with sensory or disability needs. Aquatic Sensory Experience Features Beach entry pool – 90cm at the deep end Eight water features including fountains, misting spray, and jets activated…
Borehole drilling began today (Monday 30 June) to give a better knowledge of the groundwater conditions and the makeup of the land beneath the ground surface. General Manager City Infrastructure Brent Smith says these insights will inform the planning and design of potential remedial measures to help with land instability that occurred following the significant…
KidsFest These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest. From Pickleball in Hagley Park and shooting hoops with the Canterbury Rams, to Music Workshops and Robot football, there’s a range of events for your tamariki. To see the full programme, head…
Christchurch City Council has launched a new initiative as part of its Eco design service where buildings that meet recognised energy efficiency standards can have their certified ratings added to building consent records. Council Head of Building Consenting Steffan Thomas says the initiative will bring a number of benefits to people looking to buy, sell…
The Plan sets out the key activities, services, and capital projects the Council will deliver over the next 12 months and how it plans to fund them. Mayor Phil Mauger says this is another significant year for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. “With local economic growth outpacing national trends, the opening of new facilities, and ongoing…
In a new video released today, Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield says having the first seat in place is “a major milestone moment” for the project. “Installation of the seating is one of our key remaining workstreams and we expect the last seat to be in place late this year,” says Mr Summerfield….
The Council is seeking early public feedback on its proposal to change the district’s planning rulebook to better manage noise in the central city, particularly when it comes to live music, entertainment activities, and areas where housing and business mix. Feedback is open until 27 July 2025. Head of Planning and Consents Mark Stevenson says…
A joint application from Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, has seen MRT successfully make it into Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan. The MRT project, which will provide high capacity, frequency, fast, reliable travel, was assessed by a team of independent experts…
A joint application from Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, has seen MRT successfully make it into Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan. The MRT project, which will provide high capacity, frequency, fast, reliable travel, was assessed by a team of independent experts…
The schemes would sit alongside the proposed new Development Contributions Policy, which Christchurch City Council uses to help recover some of the costs of providing infrastructure for new developments. “Rebates enable the Council to waive development contributions in specific circumstances, where there is a clear benefit to the wider community,” says Council General Manager…
You’ve heard of tennis and badminton, but have you heard of pickleball? Give it a go with the whole family at Te Kura Hagley Park Tennis Club. With koha entry, no booking required, and volunteer trainers on hand, it’s an easy and fun way to pass a couple of hours. Meanwhile basketball lovers of all…
The Finance and Performance Committee this week approved funding of $483,833 to help local protect and restore significant and vulnerable ecosystems and species. The recipients are required to match Council funding with a similar in-kind contribution, either through volunteer labour or materials. Committee Chairperson Sam MacDonald says the partnership approach is an opportunity for the…
From 1 July, library members in Christchurch and Selwyn will have access to an increased range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines available through the new service, which uses the Libby app. The service will be named AWA, after the network of rivers and streams that flow through the Canterbury landscape. “We felt it appropriate to…
Forty five sirens between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will sound for up to three minutes at 11am on the last Sunday of the school holidays. Residents will hear a tone followed by a message: “This is a test of the tsunami warning sirens. Do not be alarmed. This is only a test.” The new testing…