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News and Updates from the Christchurch City Council
The appointment was announced during the inaugural Council meeting held today at Tūranga, where the Mayor and Councillors were officially sworn in for the 2025–2028 triennium. “This is a great opportunity for Victoria to take a step up and work alongside me as Deputy Mayor for the term,” Mayor Phil Mauger said. “I think we…
The Department of Internal Affairs signed off on Christchurch City Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan, as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. The plan sets out how the city will sustainably deliver and fund water services over the next 10 years. It confirms the Council will retain in-house control of drinking…
Living Archives delves into the Gallery’s collection and archives, charting personal stories about art and history in Aotearoa. The exhibition explores how trends, taste, technology, politics and social norms have shaped record-keeping, and thereby how we remember and think about the past. Ngataiharuru Taepa Te Mahara 2018. Oxides and acrylic on wood. Collection of Christchurch…
Test pits were dug to investigate the type and depth of material beneath the road’s top seal and to test the subsurface. “In order to rebuild the road, we need to know what lies beneath it and the strength of that material,” says General Manager City Infrastructure Brent Smith. The results will help with designing…
Raymond McIntyre: A Modernist View is open at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū until 15 March 2026. Raymond McIntyre Suzette c. 1914. Oil on wood panel. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, presented by Mary Good, London, 1975. The exhibition is the first comprehensive survey of his work in more…
Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair Come along to the Orton Bradley Spring Fair this Sunday and take a look through garden walks, kids activities, machinery demonstrations, craft and food stalls, walking and bike tracks, live music and more. The fair will be on from 10am – 4pm Sunday at Orton Bradley Park. The Spring Fair…
LIVE: Strong winds hit Christchurch, Banks Peninsula More from the Council source here
The entire indoor facility will be shut from Monday 5 January 2026 and is expected to reopen on the last weekend of January, before Term 1 Swimsmart lessons and other programmes and facility hire start back up on Monday 2 February. Access to the outdoor gathering area and courts will remain available. Christchurch City Council…
The study, completed by GNS Science, builds on earlier ones released in 2023 and 2024 which showed that sea-level rise along some parts of the district’s coastline could be happening about twice as fast as previously thought, as a result of increased land sinking following the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes. Council Team Leader Coastal Adaptation Planning Jane Morgan says there is a much clearer picture now, beyond just the coast, about…
Road users can expect delays of 30 to 60 minutes along this route and roads in the general area, due to work taking place in the intersection of Buchanans and SH1 Carmen roads, from Sunday 26 October to Tuesday 4 November. Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison says this section of pipe is very important…
Canterbury is currently sitting under a red wind warning for Thursday and the latest forecasts suggest Christchurch and Banks Peninsula could be subject to destructive winds of up to 130km/h. High temperatures are also expected which significantly increases the risk of fire. Christchurch City Council’s Manager of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Brenden Winder says…
Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield says the last section of roof was installed late last month, and the team is preparing for the next phase of landscaping. “With the planting, lighting, pathways, and exterior stairs well advanced, we’re ready to connect the grounds to the surrounding footpaths and complete the precinct. “To do…
Midge numbers often increase when the weather gets warmer, with the oxidation ponds providing an ideal breeding ground – especially when algae levels increase. “Managing odour and midge populations is a delicate balancing act. More algae typically means less odour, but it can also mean more midges,” Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Gavin…
The heritage-listed building at 5 Worcester Boulevard has been a community arts venue for the last three years, providing studios for up to 18 artists. Photographer and Engineer Janneth Gil has been in the central city heritage building for three years and says having a space at Toi Auaha has been a dream come true….
To celebrate Play Week starting on Monday 20 October, Christchurch City Council Play Advocate Louise Tongeren highlights some of our newest play spaces, and others that are perfect for outdoor exploration. Fenced Spaces to Play These locations have fenced play spaces if that works better for your family: St Albans playground Kendal Reserve in Bishopdale…
People can browse, book and pay for Council venues online through a new website, Ō Tātou Wāhi – Our Spaces, which has been launched by the Council this month. Spaces include, but are not limited to: Gardens, lawns, picnic areas Sports fields, changing rooms Courts, gymnasiums, dance studios Pools, lane hire, dive pools, hydrotherapy pools…
Diwali: The Festival of Lights Join us at Tūranga for a vibrant celebration of Diwali: The Festival of Lights this Saturday. Experience the rich culture of India through a variety of performances representing different regions, followed by an engaging craft activity for children. All family are welcome, this event is free, no bookings required, and will be on…
The upcoming project by the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network will work to remove the invasive Reed Sweetgrass (Glyceria maxima) from the riverbanks and margins of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River. The programme will begin in November and continue early into the new year, with works to complete the full weed removal continuing over several years. The…
Technicians work on site at the purpose-built laboratory, carrying out daily chemical and biological tests to make sure the presence of specific chemicals or pathogens are within acceptable limits. Laboratory Manager Belinda Wilson says Christchurch’s water comes from deep underground aquifers, providing some of the highest quality drinking water in the country – all of…
Developed by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) in partnership with Christchurch City Council, the short course – offered through UC’s online learning platform Tuihono UC | UC Online – will help learners explore climate science, adaptation strategies, and the roles of science and mātauranga Māori in responding to environmental challenges. …
The Christchurch City Council Information Network already has 15 sensors located across Bottle Lake Forest, Naval Point and the Port Hills using smart technology to help with early fire detection. Twelve new sensors are being added to the network in public spaces, such as suburban parks and reserves along the Heathcote and Avon Rivers, and…
The current count has Mauger with 54,644 votes, a majority of almost 20,000. His nearest rival Sara Templeton received 34,726 votes. The next highest polling Mayoral candidate was Thomas Healey who received 1547 votes. Mayor-elect Mauger will be joined at the Council table by two new Councillors and 14 returning Councillors, as progress results stand….
The Dutch Funeral For a short time only see one of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s most cherished paintings, Petrus van der Velden’s The Dutch Funeral – Burial in the Winter on the Island of Marken. The painting will be on display at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from 11 – 16 October. This treasured work…
Work to install two tanks in Birdlings Flat will start mid-October, with another tank being installed in Pigeon Bay in late-November. The communal storage tanks can hold 26,000 litres of water each and are being installed in areas recommended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. They are critical for rural communities, which have restricted water…
The Whaka-Ora Pest Project (WOPP) is a programme with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand aimed at controlling invasive predators and targeting possums, rats and stoats. Invasive weeds are also a major problem, such as spur valerian, old man’s beard, banana passionfruit, boneseed, wilding pines and sycamore. The focus is to restore the natural biodiversity of the harbour landscape…
The Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) – which is being held at Te Pae Convention Centre from 13 to 16 October – is recognised as the world’s largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering. This year’s conference will spotlight Pacific and indigenous leadership, with more than 90 countries represented across 200-plus sessions, masterclasses, field days, and…
Christchurch City Council City Infrastructure General Manager Brent Smith says people should expect some delays, particularly when travelling around the South-East Central area over the next couple of months. “One of our biggest packages of work will be the safety improvements at two intersections on Moorhouse Ave, starting Monday 13 October,” says Mr Smith. “We’re…
The new partnership is through the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, which is the world’s largest multilateral research and innovation initiative. The city will be a key participant in the RISE-IN (Resilient Investment for Sustainable Environments) project, which pioneers innovative green financing solutions. The RISE-IN project is being co-ordinated by the Polytechnic of Milan. Through…
Swimming New Zealand and Basketball New Zealand have signed on with Christchurch City Council to make use of the brand-new spaces at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre on Moorhouse Avenue. Confirmed events at Parakiore 10 – 14 December 2025 – Special Olympics National Summer Games 15 – 18 July 2026 – Basketball Foot Locker U16…
Christchurch City Council was last year offered 526 hectares of land at 3089 Bossu Road by owners Douglas and Shay DeAngelis, who wanted to ensure the property was publicly accessible, managed for community benefit and protected by a conservation covenant. The site will be opened for public use and managed as a regional park, with…