The spring-fed brook passes through heavy industrial land before winding its way through South Hagley Park and flowing into the Ōtākaro-Avon River near the Botanic Gardens. Christchurch City Council is addressing the poor condition of the waterway within Hagley Park, where it has suffered from slumping banks, exposed tree roots and trees in inappropriate places,…
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Lifting the lid on Christchurch’s recycling facility
The EcoSort facility, which is usually closed to the public, will be offering a chance for people to check out the recent $16.8 million upgrade, get up close to one of the recycling collection trucks, and chat to the team about recent national kerbside changes. Prizes will also be available throughout the day. “This is…
Take a moment to recognise our community volunteers
Christchurch residents John Howie, Mike Harrison and Ritchie Wilson have been volunteers for the CSMEE for twenty years, an organisation that is open to all Cantabrians interested in the design, construction and operation of models in machines. “We have around 160 members in the CSMEE, with fifteen to twenty of our members volunteering to work…
Programme change for Christchurch transport projects
Christchurch City Council applied for 90% funding from the former Government’s Climate Change Emergency Fund Transport Choices programme for 10 projects worth about $26 million. In December, Transport Minister Simeon Brown sent a letter to Councils advising that work without a contract would no longer receive funding. In response to the letter, Councillors will consider…
Toxic algae in Christchurch waterways
Every summer the toxic algae cyanobacteria appears in our waterways, and the recent bout of hot and dry weather has made it more prevalent than usual. Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Brent Smith says the potentially toxic algae has been confirmed in at least one pond and could be present in others. “Animals…
Changes to draft Long Term Plan
After recent discussions about these and updated figures, the proposed overall average rates increase is now at 13.24% in the first year of the LTP, down from the 15.84% it was at earlier in 2024. This includes 2.17% for Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena. The proposed increase for the average residential property is currently at…
A guide to the weekend in Christchurch
Summer in the Styx Join the Styx Laboratory Trust for the annual Summer in the Styx event. This free event is for the community to come and learn more about the amazing conservation mahi happening in Christchurch, and in particular the Pūharakekenui/ Styx River Catchment. These fun family-friendly festivities will be in the Te Waoku…
Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant insurance
This report contains all the information that can be released at this stage to keep the public informed without prejudicing our ongoing insurance claim or disclosing confidential commercial arrangements. The report will be considered at the Finance and Performance Committee meeting on Wednesday 28 February. Read the full report here. The report confirms that design…
Save the date: Matatiki Hornby Centre set for April opening
Matatiki Hornby Centre, in Kyle Park, will be officially opened by Mayor Phil Mauger at a formal ceremony starting at 1pm. The formalities will be followed by a full day of community activities and celebrations on Saturday 20 April. “We’re looking forward to opening the doors and welcoming the community,” says Council Head of Recreation,…
Initiatives target city safety and wellbeing
Funding has come from the previous government’s Better Off support package and is targeted at initiatives that will improve community wellbeing and safety. At Wednesday’s Council meeting, the Mayor and Councillors approved the list of initiatives, which were developed in consultation with social services providers and businesses along with Police and Ministry of Social Development….
Managing stormwater in the Ōtākaro Avon River
Consultation has opened on Christchurch City Council’s Ōtākaro Avon Stormwater Management Plan. This is the sixth of seven plans being prepared for the district’s different stormwater catchments. Stormwater management plans lay out the ways in which the Council will meet the requirements of its 25-year Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent (CSNDC), which was granted by…
Port Hills fire: State of Local Emergency lifted
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton agreed that a State of Local Emergency be declared for Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and Selwyn at 6.13pm last Wednesday. With residents now back in their homes and the change to more favourable weather conditions, the immediate dangers posed by the fire have passed and efforts…
Merivale bridges to be demolished and replaced
The bridges at Poynder Avenue and Garden Road will be rebuilt to new structural standards. Works commence from 4 March 2024, with each bridge expected to take approximately four months to complete. The Poynder Avenue bridge will be constructed first, and once the new bridge is opened, workers will then move to the Garden Road…
Lyttelton by-election final results declared
Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly has today declared the final results of the by-election held on 17 February 2024. Jillian Frater The final results show: Jillian Frater received 1003 votes Vicki Tahau-Paton received 344 votes The voter return was 51.8 percent. Ms Daly says the voter turnout numbers indicates the high level of…
Transport projects approved across Christchurch
Shirley intersections Two Shirley intersections in the top 1% of crash prone areas in Christchurch will be revamped to improve safety. The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board approved changes to the Shirley Road, Warrington Street and Hills Road intersection. During a joint meeting with the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board, it also gave the green light to…
Results in for Lyttelton by-election
Voting closed at noon today, and the progress results show: Jillian Frater has 952 votes Vicki Tahau-Paton has 326 votes Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly hopes to declare the final results by 22 February 2024. “Progress results to date so far indicate we have had 48.8 percent of electors participate in the by-election,”…
Celebrate Christchurch’s diversity at Culture Galore
Culture Galore is back for 2024 for a day of global festivities at Ray Blank Park from 12 – 4pm on Saturday 17 February. “This event is the perfect platform to bring all parts of the world together and celebrate Christchurch’s diversity,” says Head of Community Support and Partnerships, John Filsell. “We know how much…
What's on in Christchurch
Culture Galore Celebrate Christchurch’s diversity with Ōtautahi’s biggest multicultural event, Culture Galore, back again at Ray Blank Park this Saturday from 12 – 4pm. Highlights include Japanese drummers, colourful traditional dances and performances from Indonesia, Korea, Sri Lanka, China, Fiji, Bangladesh and more. Families can get involved in a huge range of have-a-go activities, including…
Long Term Plan on home stretch
Councillors met yesterday to debate and vote for the 132 amendments that were on the table, as development of the Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP) continues. At this stage, the amendments have brought the overall provisional rates increase to 14% in the first year of the LTP, down from the 15.84% it had been sitting…
Port Hills fire update
Port Hills fire update More from the Council source here
Christchurch declared State of Local Emergency
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton have agreed that a State of Local Emergency be declared for Christchurch City (which includes Banks Peninsula) and Selwyn District due to the impacts of the fire in the Port Hills. The declaration was made at 6:13pm. “The declaration means we are better able…
Connecting South Library back to its history
The name has been given to Christchurch City Council by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and is consistent with the traditional practice of whakahaumanu te papatupu | restoring the customary title to the land beneath the building. “Ōmōkihi was the name of an old kaika (settlement), possibly a nohoka/nohonga (seasonal occupation site) where mogi/mōkihi rested during their journey…
One stop shop at Fendalton Service Centre
From Thursday 15 February, the service centre will be upgrading to NZ PostPlus, offering a range of new services. These new services include bill payments, IRD applications, Kiwi Access applications and New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi services – in addition to the usual posting of letters and parcels. “We started providing postal services at…
Last chance to have your say in the Lyttelton by-election
Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly says that all enrolled voters in the Lyttelton community subdivision should have received their by-election voting papers by now. “To have their say, electors just need to read about the candidates, tick their preferred candidate, and return the completed voting form to us.” The candidates are: Jillian Frater…
Vision for central Christchurch neighbourhood coming into focus
South-East Central covers the area bordered by Fitzgerald Avenue, Moorhouse Avenue, Colombo Street, St Asaph Street, Manchester Street and Armagh Street. Fast facts Over 450 new homes have been built since 2018. Almost 200 more homes under construction or in the consenting process. Around 70,000 square meters of vacant land. Te Kaha will regularly bring…
Christchurch draft budget to be finalised
On Wednesday 14 February, Councillors will debate and settle on the proposed rates figure, and the projects and services that Christchurch City Council intends to deliver over the next 10 years. At the moment, the Draft Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP) proposes a 14.9% rates increase for the average household, and 15.84% across all ratepayers,…
Watch: Te Kaha taking shape
The western stand is now at full height, and the first of 40 radial trusses was installed just before Christmas, marking a new phase in the construction project. Four more radial trusses are being built on site and will be lifted into place by crane in the coming weeks. The trusses are key pieces of…
What's on in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Garden City Mākete Come along to the Garden City Mākete at The Arts Centre this Saturday and explore over 130 local designers, artisans and entrepreneurs offering pottery, fashion, art and more. There will be plenty of food trucks, face painting and characters for your tamariki, and live performances throughout the day. The market will run…
Award winning artist to speak at Christchurch Art Gallery
She has now been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Olivia Spencer Bower Award. Jen spent her late teens and early twenties in Ōtautahi, before heading overseas to Melbourne and London and eventually moving back to Christchurch in 2019. Currently, Jen is a doctoral candidate at the University of Canterbury in Art…
Linwood Village renewal about to start
The package of works includes wider footpaths, dedicated cycle lanes, more trees, better lighting and improved landscaping. “We’re aiming to make this section of Stanmore Road more people friendly and pleasant for those who visit the shops and amenities in the area,” says Jacob Bradbury, Manager Planning and Delivery Transport. “We’re also focussing on improving…