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The decision to support the Cathedral reinstatement was made in 2017, when the Council committed to providing a $10 million grant through a targeted rate over a 10-year period, commencing in 2018 through to 2028. A Funding Agreement signed between the Council and CCRL in December last year provided for the grant of $10 million…
Every 10 years, Christchurch City Council reviews its Dog Control Bylaw and Policy which set out how the 45,000 dogs registered across the district should be managed in public spaces. A survey was open in July with more than 6,000 responses received to questions about whether dogs should be leashed on paths and tracks, protecting…
Christchurch City Council’s Parks Unit has started early public engagement on a Play Space Network Plan, with community members encouraged to complete a survey regarding the way they use these spaces. The Council has responsibility for 400-plus play spaces, some of which are aging and requiring improvements. The Play Space Plan will allow the Council…
The recommendations have been published to the IHP’s website: chch2023.ihp.govt.nz “We’re pleased to have received the IHP’s recommendations and staff are now working towards the upcoming information sessions for elected members ahead of the decision report that will be presented to the Council for its consideration in September,” says Council Head of Planning and Consents…
Riverside Multi Cultural Festival Head down to Riverside Market from 2 – 4pm Saturday for music and dance celebrating 30 years of the Twiwanese Hwa-Hsin Society in Christchurch, at the Riverside Multi Cultural Festival. Artistic groups from a variety of cultures will be performing to celebrate and their cultural dance and music traditions, with performances,…
On 7 August, Councillors will consider a report on making a submission on the Government’s recently released discussion document, “Making it easier to build granny flats”. Read the Council report and draft submission. The Government is looking to streamline the building of small, self-contained and detached houses, commonly known as granny flats, on properties with…
From Wednesday 7 August, work will get underway to install safe speed platforms, add cycle lanes, remove slip lanes, and update on-street parking around Riccarton Road, Hansons Lane, Waimairi Road and Main South Road at Curletts Road. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be added on Waimairi Road outside the Bush Inn Centre, and speed…
Originating from Supergroove, Che Fu and Eight, the duo that makes up Tauranga band Midwave Breaks have hit the ground running since they formed in 2021. So far, they’ve achieved six singles in the Top 5 RadioScope Rock Charts and a further five in the Top 20. “We’re alt-rock overall, pretty retrospective in our influences,…
The prominent site at 691 Colombo Street – between Hereford and Cashel Streets – has been temporarily transformed into a new public space, with artwork, planter boxes, seating and gravel surfacing. The Christchurch City Council Enliven Places Programme has worked with the owner McDonald’s New Zealand to improve the ‘look and feel’ of the site,…
The $380,000 funding pool is open to anyone – from grassroots community organisations and schools to social enterprises and businesses. The key objectives behind the scheme are to meet the challenge of climate change through every means available, to help the community understand and prepare for the ongoing impacts of climate change, benefit from a…
Christchurch City Council is proposing three options for the use of lanes which run on either side of Cranford Street between Berwick Street and Innes Road during peak times. The choices include bus lanes which would maintain priority for buses, clearways for all traffic, or T2 lanes which would give priority to vehicles with more…
Asian Arts Festival This weekend The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is hosting the Asian Arts Festival. The day will be a celebration of Asian arts and cultures, showcasing music, theatre, dance, a children’s fashion show, a talk show, workshops, food, an art market and cultural performances. Celebrate our city’s Asian communities with this…
He has now clocked up just under 900km of running and hiking over his six-month visit – utilising the city’s public transport and a pair of sneakers. “To explore the beautiful Ōtautahi I grab a bus, start to run, then grab another bus to get back. It’s amazing that we can get in and out…
More than 11,000 native trees and shrubs will be planted this season by Christchurch City Council, local residents and stakeholders on the western side of the former stadium site. A secondary path will also be installed throughout the area. The Lancaster Park redevelopment project began in 2021 with the sports fields back in play for…
“On site we’ve hit another exciting milestone during the month. We’re now halfway through the radial truss installation, with 20 of the 40 total now fabricated and in place,” says Mr Summerfield. “Installation of the radial diaphragm modules which cantilever off the radial trusses is also progressing well and is substantially advanced in the southern…
Each week, people head down to test ride bikes, drop off donations, help with repairs, connect with their community or just have a chat and a cup of tea, organiser Steven Muir said. The free fix up has been running for the last three years on Thursdays from 3pm at the Aranui Baptist Church. Between…
Since opening its doors in April, Christchurch’s newest pool, library and customer service hub has welcomed over 80,000 visitors. Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says the mixed used site has been “a winner”. “A typical visit could include taking an aqua fitness class at the pools, picking up a new read…
Community planting day at Englefield Reserve Come along to Englefield Reserve, Northwood, on Saturday for a community planting day. The Styx Living Laboratory will be hosting the event and planting their 150,000th plant! Come along from 10am – 12pm to get involved. School holiday inflatable fun at Jellie Park Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and…
Over the past almost-two years, Pest Free Banks Peninsula (PFBP) has been systematically working its way across the Peninsula, removing pests such as possums, mustelids, feral cats and ungulates (e.g., goats and pigs). Working alongside communities and landowners, PFBP has removed thousands of pests and in doing so, helped support the rejuvenation and regeneration of…
Christchurch City Council is inspecting the stormwater network in Corsair Bay, Cass Bay, Governors Bay, Charteris Bay Diamond Harbour and Church Bay, looking for potential sources of contamination in the Harbour. Acting Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison said finding out where contamination is coming from is a huge job. Septic tanks If you have…
The annual programme of events aimed at school-aged children runs until Sunday July 21 and features a range of activities across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Some of the highlights this week include a special market for kids, nighttime nature walks, lego play days and have-a-go music lessons. Rangiora Borough School Kid’s Market This…
At its meeting, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board approved the renewal of the road pavement and surface to address long-standing vibration issues, which have been exacerbated by increased traffic since the motorway opened in 2020. The vibration issues have been a historic problem, dating back to before the Canterbury Earthquake. The Board also approved installing…
Contractor Armitage Williams will be on site from next week and work is expected to be completed in the summer. This small but charming building, which uses finely crafted timber framing and glazing bars rather than steel framing, was closed to the public following the Canterbury earthquakes. The restoration of the building is the final…
A collaboration between Ara Ake, Orion and the Community Energy Network is piloting the Community Energy Activator programme to support Christchurch and Selwyn communities develop a range of projects. The programme aims to empower local communities to actively participate in and benefit from real-world energy projects, to help move closer to a net-zero future for…
The Christchurch Brick Show 2024 NZ’s largest LEGO show is back this weekend with over 250 exhibitors, including a world record attempt for the largest LEGO ferris wheel, a Willy Wonka inspired chocolate fountain and heaps of activities for LEGO lovers! Grab a ticket for $6 and head along to the Wolfbrook Arena from 9am…
The change took effect on Monday 1 July, following acceptance of the change in the Long Term Plan. Previously, customers with an adult membership have had to pay $2 per hold. It is one of several changes implemented within Christchurch City Libraries over recent years that have been designed to reduce barriers and promote equity…
Christchurch City Council Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says finishing the three stages of the High Street Upgrade – from Hereford Street to St Asaph Street – is a milestone in the recovery of the Central City. “While the revitalisation of the streetscape adds greatly to the character and culture of the area, this project…
Sam studied dentistry in Dunedin, graduating in 2009, while writing and performing standup comedy on the side. Fast-forward five years into practicing at a dental clinic, and Sam developed a partial vision loss and was later diagnosed with MS. His diagnosis meant he could no longer work in the industry, which called for a quick…
A two-year extension for operations at Site C has been granted by Environment Canterbury (ECan) with a new resource consent expiration of 30 June 2026. The previous consents, granted in 2022, expired on of 30 June 2024. “We had anticipated we’d need to close Site C by 2024 when it was expected to have…
Anthony grew up on a farm in Taranaki with an interest in tramping and the outdoors – so an opportunity to work in a mysterious continent for a one-year secondment was a no brainer. Over the last 25 years, Anthony has cumulatively spent more than ten years below the Antarctic Circle, including ten winters when…