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[ad_1] They’ll be joined by neosoul pop duo Dillastrate from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Timaru-based rock country artist Brad Staley, and DJ Sambora, with Dillastrate’s very own Henare Kaa MCing the free, all-ages event on 31 December 2025. NYE25 powered with Hydrate by IHF, put on by Christchurch City Council, kicks off at 8pm, following the 4–7pm…
[ad_1] Since 2008, people from across the district have shared thousands of images during the month-long competition, which runs throughout October. “We love that people are contributing their images to help build a rich photographic history of life here in Christchurch. We’re hoping there will be some exciting new treasures uncovered this year and encourage…
[ad_1] The library will be closed from Monday 13 October 2025, and Christchurch City Council expects the work to be completed in March 2026. “We know Parklands Library holds an important space in Christchurch’s northeast community, and that losing it for five months will leave a big gap for many,” says Rosie Levi, Acting Head…
[ad_1] A post on the Council’s Facebook asking for spare blankets for the shelter was viewed by tens of thousands of residents with donators reaching out from across Christchurch and beyond. Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger says the shelter was overwhelmed with the community’s response. “We had hundreds of messages, calls and people coming into…
[ad_1] Riverside Market’s 6th Birthday Christchurch’s Riverside Market is celebrating its 6th Birthday with a full weekend of festivities this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will feature family fun, kids activities, cupcake decorating, roaming performers and live music. On Sunday, Riverside launches its first ever Farmers Market, showcasing local growers, producers and artisans along the Avon…
[ad_1] Residents living along Christchurch’s coastline will hear the tsunami warning sirens for up to three minutes, from 11am on Sunday 28 September. The warning takes the form of a tone followed by the message: This is a test of the tsunami warning sirens. Do not be alarmed, this is only a test. Tests are…
[ad_1] The Christchurch Heritage Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of Council collaboration with heritage organisations and community event providers to share events with our district. While the festival has evolved over the years, its kaupapa remains unchanged: sharing the stories of the past helps strengthen our relationships and connects us to…
[ad_1] The towering play structure, standing over seven metres high and featuring more than 30 interactive water toys, slides, water jets and the iconic tipping bucket, burst into action as the project team tested each feature. Gordon Harper from specialist supplier New Wave says the water adventure playground has been designed for fun and inclusion….
[ad_1] Currently being tested for release this summer, the model addresses long-standing community concerns about the long-term grades and sites being considered unsuitable for swimming all season. Swimmers and other water users will be able to see hourly water quality predictions, rather than using a season-long warning. The model will provide water quality information which…
[ad_1] A ceremony was held to mark the opening of the bridge, which is the fourth and final walking and cycling bridge to be constructed as part of the Corridor’s Regeneration Plan. The opening was attended by mana whenua, elected members, community groups, and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust (CEAT), who provided the funding for…
[ad_1] The project is part of the Downstream Effects Management Plan (DEMP), which aims to mitigate the impact of increased traffic from the Christchurch Northern Corridor on residential streets. Several traffic calming options were considered for Flockton Street to slow vehicles and discourage through traffic. To balance effectiveness with the need to accommodate bus movements,…
[ad_1] In a video released today, Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield says the major milestone “closes out a significant part of the project”. “The entire roof system has been an extremely complex undertaking. We’ve had a range of personnel working on the roof at different stages of the project, from crane operators through…
[ad_1] Whāia te Taniwha Celebrate the opening of Whāia te Taniwha this weekend with a night of music, kai and creativity. Enjoy live sets from Te Kahureremoa, MĀ and top local DJs, plus a range of food trucks, bar, games and art-making activities. Once there, step inside the exhibition, where Māori artists explore the power of taniwha…
[ad_1] Heritage plan change approved The Council has approved a number of heritage-related changes to the city’s planning rulebook. Councillors today approved nearly all of the Hearings Panel’s recommendations on Plan Change 13, including adding nine new Residential Heritage Areas (RHAs) to the District Plan: Chester Street East/Dawson Street, Inner City West, Church…
[ad_1] Opening this Saturday 20 September, this exhibition of work by Māori artists offers a window into the rich narratives of taniwha that tāngata whenua have held for generations. It’s party time Celebrate the opening of Whāia te Taniwha with a night of music, kai and creativity. Enjoy live sets from Te Kahureremoa, MĀ and…
[ad_1] Voting for Bird of the Year is open now until 28 September with the focus this year to shine light on the “underbirds” – and Ecologist Andrew Crossland says that’s exactly why the Christchurch City Council is backing the spotted shag. Known in Canterbury as the kōau or parekareka and elsewhere as kawau tikitiki,…
[ad_1] Emma Norrish has been serving her community as a member of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board for 12 years. Back in 2013, Emma was on maternity leave with two young children. As the election approached, she realised she didn’t know much about community boards. “I thought that if I didn’t know, then others in…
[ad_1] Te Wiki began following a single Māori Language Day in 1972 and grew to be a full week by 1975. This year, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori will run from 14-20 September. There’s a range of opportunities to get involved in Māori Language Week 2025, including events and activities on offer across the…
[ad_1] Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, Ōtautahi in 2050 will be held from 6pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 23 September in the TSB Space at Tūranga. This is a free public event, but bookings are required. You can join in person or online. A panel of expert speakers will explore some of…
[ad_1] Pool Gathering for Families Come along to Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool on Friday evening for the Pool Gathering for Families event as part of Welcoming Week 2025. Make a splash, enjoy a memorable evening at the pool and make new friends. Free pool entry is available for those who have registered. This session…
[ad_1] The centre will close temporarily in April 2026, with the reopening of the group fitness area, gym and summer pools planned for November 2026. The indoor pools are expected to reopen within the first quarter of 2027. “We’ll be completing earthquake strengthening, upgrading the heating, air conditioning and pool water filtration, and undertaking re-cladding, internal…
[ad_1] Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements New peak hour bus lanes will be installed along the southern end of Lincoln Road to improve public transport from the southwest of Christchurch to the Central City. Today Christchurch City Council approved construction of the new lanes from Wrights Road and Lyttelton Street to Annex Road. The lanes…
[ad_1] Ninety-two-year-old Donald McKay was born on a farm in Le Bons Bay, where he grew up steeped in the rhythms of farming life. He attended high school in Christchurch before returning to work on the family farm and other farms around the district throughout the 1950s. Donald had discovered a passion for photography whilst…
[ad_1] The land around Lake Kate Sheppard, an urban lake in the red zone south of QEII Park, subsided by approximately a metre in the Canterbury Earthquakes. This has seen the area start to revert naturally to wetlands, which this project will protect and enhance. The work will focus on restoring the habitat, which includes…
[ad_1] “Residents who have enrolled to vote should expect voting papers to arrive in their letter boxes from today until 22 September,” says Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp. Voting opens on Tuesday 9 September and closes at noon on Saturday 11 October. “Each enrolled voter will receive an information and candidate profiles booklet,…
[ad_1] Field Operations Ranger Guillaume Jacob works year-round with his team to protect and enhance our region’s coastal lagoons – specifically, the Regional Park area surrounding Te Riu O Te Aika Kawa Brooklands Lagoon. “We’re trying our best to return this important landscape to the way it used to be,” Guillaume says. This coastal ecosystem…
[ad_1] Welcoming Week Today’s the start of Welcoming Week 2025! This is a warm invitation to all who call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. This week of events connects newcomers and long-time residents through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and community spirit, building a city where everyone feels they belong. This weekend, come along to the morning tea…
[ad_1] Dog Control Bylaw and Policy Review Ōtautahi Christchurch dog rules will change on 3 November 2025. Council adopted updates to the Dog Control Bylaw and Policy today, following extensive consultation and considering recommendations of the hearings panel. Most changes reflect the ways in which the city has changed since the previous bylaw and policy…
[ad_1] The Council agreed at its meeting today to seek approval from Minister Chris Bishop to withdraw the remaining parts of Plan Change 14 – related to applying national Medium-Density Residential Standards (MDRS) – ahead of the Government’s 12 December deadline. In making its decision, the Council approved some of the plan change’s Independent Hearings…
[ad_1] The 110-hectare wetland in Christchurch’s southwest can store over one million cubic metres of floodwater, reducing flood risks and improving runoff treatment. The stormwater management project was awarded two major honours at the IPWEA Australasia Public Works Awards – the Best Public Works Project and the IPWEA Australasia Public Works Project of Year 2025….