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[ad_1] Mayor Phil Mauger said the Report, which was adopted at today’s Council meeting, shows another year of strong performance for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. “I am so proud of the resilient, thriving city we’ve built together and are continuing to grow with new people and businesses choosing to make the ‘capital of cool’ their…
[ad_1] What you need to know about extreme weather events With weather events causing damage and disruption across Waitaha Canterbury in the past week, we understand the challenges as landowners take stock of the impacts and begin the clean up. Work can be undertaken to remediate and clean up following an extreme weather event. When…
[ad_1] Summer Theatre is a highlight of Christchurch City Council’s summer events programme, and this year is no exception. Elves, orcs and halflings will take centre stage at the Archery Lawn in The Lord of the Rings in 90 Minutes! An Unauthorised Comedy by Rollicking Entertainment (and JRR Tolkien). The company behind the 2025 hit, The…
[ad_1] Riverside Farmers Market Soak up the festive fun at the Riverside Farmers Market this Sunday. Expect fresh local produce, new and familiar stalls, live music and a buzzing Riverside vibe. The market will be on at Riverside from 10am – 2pm Sunday. DINOvember @ Te Hāpua This month at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre we’re…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] Love your backyard? Here’s how to enjoy it without the smoke The weather’s heating up, but that doesn’t mean your fire should! In most parts of Christchurch, lighting your fire pit or brazier for warmth or ambience isn’t allowed. Under the Canterbury Air Regional Plan, using fire pits, chimineas, and braziers is generally not…
[ad_1] Free wetland restoration workshop to be held in Glenavy Join Dr Rebecca Eivers in Glenavy for a hands-on wetlands restoration workshop. Learn how to create, restore, and manage farm-scale wetlands. Workshop details Date: Friday 7 November 2025 Time: 9am to 5pm Location: Glenavy Hall, 3 Innes Street, Glenavy Register: Contact our land management advisor Jess…
[ad_1] New leadership for the Canterbury Regional Council Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has confirmed its new Chair and Deputy Chair, beginning a new leadership term focused on collaboration and sustainable outcomes for Waitaha Canterbury. Chair and deputy chair appointed [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] State of Local Emergency Declared for the Canterbury Region A Red Warning is in place for Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains from 9am to 4pm today (Thursday 23 October). Expect severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts up to 140 km/h in exposed areas. A State of Emergency has been declared and remains in place…
[ad_1] LIVE: Strong winds hit Christchurch, Banks Peninsula [ad_2] More from the Council source here
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] Final results confirm new councillors for regional council Final election results confirm the make-up of Canterbury Regional Council, with six re-elected and six new faces around the table. The Christchurch South/Ōwhanga constituency has entirely new representation, while the other five have a mix of new and returning councillors. First time councillors include John Faulkner,…
[ad_1] Welcoming major Government investment in Canterbury’s flood resilience We have welcomed a significant $21.5M co-funding investment from the Government to accelerate Waitaha Canterbury’s flood resilience efforts. The announcement, made by Minister Shane Jones today, will see nine priority projects identified in our 30-year infrastructure programme accelerated, with new co-funding drawn from the second tranche…
[ad_1] Hay bale grazing a game-changer for Hororata dairy farm Four years into switching from conventional winter cropping to hay bale grazing, Deane Parker and Melissa Scarlett are seeing transformational results. The couple are operating a 200-hectare irrigated dairy farm in Hororata, central Canterbury. Aside from buying in their high-quality hay, they are self-contained with…
[ad_1] 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….
[ad_1] ‘WOPPers’ wipe out 4500 pests in two years around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour The Whaka-Ora Pest Project (WOPP), run by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ), protects native wildlife by targeting pests like rats, possums, stoats, and hedgehogs around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. Lily Duval is a WOPPer. That may sound like an insult, but it’s a…