Updates

  • Design approved for Shirley Community Facility

    The former Community Centre at 10 Shirley Road was damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes and demolished in 2012. Previously, the centre was home to a number or organisations and programmes that contributed towards community connectivity. Following demolition of the building, community activity and demand shifted away from the reserve. The reserve was fitted with recreational…

  • Marine hotels provide insights into Lyttelton Harbour health

    Earth and marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager knows this better than most and is keen to learn more about the invertebrates that call Whakaraupō home and share this information with the wider community. What’s been found in the marine hotels Invertebrates and other sea creatures found on the marine hotels have included: polychaete worms bryozoans…

  • Councillors plan for 2026

    Staff will now start preparing the draft plan, which they will then present to councillors in February 2026 before going out for public feedback. Chief Financial Officer Bede Carran says the options have been developed by the new council in a series of workshops held since October’s local elections. “Councillors have workshopped different ways of…

  • Gold stars for bin good

    Christchurch City Council contractors collect about 20 to 30 truckloads of recycling every weekday, which equated to 26,167 tonnes over the last year. Throughout 2025, the vast majority of this material was recycled, with just 1 per cent of truckloads sent to landfill due to contamination of non-recyclable material. Resource Recovery Manager Dr Alec McNeil…

  • Be mindful of your pooch over summer

    Christchurch City Council Acting Animal Services Manager Ivan Trethowen says people love getting out and about with their furry friends over the summer period, but it’s important that everyone sticks to the rules. “This helps keep everyone safe, by protecting swimming and recreation areas that fill up when it is hot.” The Summer Beach Prohibition…

  • Take a break from hot days with cool art

    There’s so much art to enjoy at the Gallery right now so plan a visit to immerse yourself in the coolest cultural spot in the city.  Plan your visit to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū – the coolest spot in town this summer! Open daily: 10am – 5pm Closed: 25 December (Christmas Day) Late night Wednesdays: open until 9pm (except…