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A joint application from Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, has seen MRT successfully make it into Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan. The MRT project, which will provide high capacity, frequency, fast, reliable travel, was assessed by a team of independent experts…
Annual Plan 2025/26 adopted following strong public feedback Council has officially adopted the Annual Plan for 2025/26, following a robust public consultation process and strategic council deliberations that reflected the voices of communities across the region. Source link
Busy Council meeting sees Annual Plan adopted and decision made on CBD land At this Wednesday’s Council meeting, Councillors adopted the Annual Plan 2025/26. It was a jam-packed meeting, and there were plenty of other interesting items on the agenda. The key decision at this week’s Council meeting was the adoption of the Annual Plan…
Check the rules before you burn outdoors Around this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get familiar with the outdoor burning rules and consider alternatives to burning. Under 2 hectares? You…
Greater Christchurch bus fares to increase from 7 July 2025 From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri. Chair Craig Pauling said this was a result of a decision made in December last year to increase public transport fares. “There’s no action needed for…
The schemes would sit alongside the proposed new Development Contributions Policy, which Christchurch City Council uses to help recover some of the costs of providing infrastructure for new developments. “Rebates enable the Council to waive development contributions in specific circumstances, where there is a clear benefit to the wider community,” says Council General Manager…
You’ve heard of tennis and badminton, but have you heard of pickleball? Give it a go with the whole family at Te Kura Hagley Park Tennis Club. With koha entry, no booking required, and volunteer trainers on hand, it’s an easy and fun way to pass a couple of hours. Meanwhile basketball lovers of all…
Routes 95 & 97 now stop at Ravenswood, boosting Woodend connections A new bus stop in Woodend will strengthen the connection between Ravenswood residents and their use of Metro services. Route 95 Waikuku and Pegasus/City and Route 97 Rangiora/Pegasus are now picking up and dropping off customers from the new stop on Bob Robertson Drive,…
The Finance and Performance Committee this week approved funding of $483,833 to help local protect and restore significant and vulnerable ecosystems and species. The recipients are required to match Council funding with a similar in-kind contribution, either through volunteer labour or materials. Committee Chairperson Sam MacDonald says the partnership approach is an opportunity for the…
From 1 July, library members in Christchurch and Selwyn will have access to an increased range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines available through the new service, which uses the Libby app. The service will be named AWA, after the network of rivers and streams that flow through the Canterbury landscape. “We felt it appropriate to…
Forty five sirens between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will sound for up to three minutes at 11am on the last Sunday of the school holidays. Residents will hear a tone followed by a message: “This is a test of the tsunami warning sirens. Do not be alarmed. This is only a test.” The new testing…
From interactive technology and craft workshops to outdoor adventures and music and theatre events, there’s a wide array of entertaining events to please everyone. The festival runs from Saturday 28 June until Sunday 13 July, with event providers from across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn and Waimakariri offering more than 250 events. “KidsFest is a great…
“Halswell Quarry Park is a popular community space, used by lots of different groups of people – including people with dogs,” Head of Parks Rupert Bool says. “There’s been a significant increase in visitors to the park’s dog exercise area, and we’ve had requests from the community to make some changes to the way dogs…
Christchurch City Libraries Kaitakawaenga, Māori Services, Maatakiwi Wakefield says the Māori New Year has always been celebrated with the rise of the star cluster Matariki. “It marks the beginning of the Aotearoa/Pacific New Year according to the lunar calendar. The stars rise from 19 June until 22 June. “Puaka rises about 3 weeks before Matariki…
Dominated by tōtara, mātai, kahikatea and kānuka, the bush provided a haven for various birds including kererū, kākā and paradise ducks. The area was one of only two patches of natural forest remaining when European settlers arrived in Ōtautahi Christchurch – standing alongside the treasured Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush. While 7.8-hectares of the original Riccarton Bush remains…
Christchurch City Council is installing 60 new shelters using funding which was secured through the Government’s Climate Emergency Response Fund. “We’ve targeted the most well-used stops, many around school routes in Christchurch east,” Transport Operations Manager Stephen Wright said. “With more than 2,000 passengers expected to benefit every single day, the new shelters are going…
The Council has a legal requirement to provide for community burial needs and there is limited capacity within the city’s existing cemeteries. The proposed cemetery, which has been gifted the name Whakatā meaning “the Resting Place” by Ngā Maata Waka, is projected to last for up to 100 years. Community Parks Manager Al Hardy says…
Minister for RMA Reform Chris Bishop has given Christchurch City Council his decisions on 20 alternative recommendations put forward by the Council for its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14). Plan Change 14 alternative recommendations Accepted: An increased building height overlay (to 36m) for the former Stockyards at 25 Deans Avenue Aligning…
The spring-fed brook is being naturalised to improve the biodiversity and health of the waterway, enhance park safety and restore drainage capacity. Stage one, which was completed last year, involved flattening and stabilising the banks before planting them with native riparian strips to protect against future erosion and help filter contaminants. Work on stage two…
Christchurch City Council’s Cycle Safe programme has teamed up with Isaac Construction, which has sponsored 24 new bikes. The course delivers grade 1 and 2 skills training, both on court and on road, to year 6 students across Ōtautahi. “Working with Isaac Construction to get these new bikes means Cycle Safe is fully inclusive to…
The popular 22m long tunnel installation, called Takohia mai nā e koe ko te tātai whetū, will feature a new light show designed by The Light Site and soundscape storytelling by Kommi Tamati-Elliffe me ana haumi. Positioned on the forecourt of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, the tunnel will bring to life the story…
Registration letters will be sent out in the last week of June and fees are due by the end of July for all dog owners. Dog owners must have their registrations paid by 1 September to avoid any late fees. Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger urges owners to check both their details and their dogs’…
The deliberations are the latest phase of Christchurch City Council’s development of a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). Building on months of research, the Council took its Draft LAP out for public feedback in April, proposing three main ways of addressing alcohol-related harm in the district: All off-licence retailers must stop selling alcohol at 9pm daily….
Currently 45 sirens are located along the coastline between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake. However, if the Council approves the recommendation, sirens will only be considered in evacuation zone areas where there is limited cell phone coverage. This is expected to be in the range of four to six sirens. The recommendation comes after a review…
Street upgrades, which will start on Monday 23 June, aim to reduce traffic speeds, limit heavy vehicle use, and improve safety for people biking and walking, especially outside Bromley School. “Residents have told us they’re concerned about fast, heavy traffic on Bromley streets, including safety around crossing points,” says Christchurch City Council Transport Planning and…
An account manager in the outdoor industry, she soon convinced partner Dave to come along. “He started by walking the course, then volunteering, and before long he was running 5km in under 30 minutes!” Briony says. “It’s the people, the encouragement and the shared sense of purpose that keeps us coming back and the volunteering…
Tīrama Mai Opening tomorrow from 4.30pm, this free cultural festival shines a light on Puanga and Matariki with artistic displays, projections, performances, exhibitions and interactive experiences. Tīrama Mai 2025 is based at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, with some works also along Worcester Boulevard and at Riverside…
An engineer’s seismic assessment has indicated the main building is 100% of the New Building Standard (NBS) and the annex floor connections on the Worcester Boulevard side are at 40%. While the NBS rating for the building is above 34% (meaning it is not earthquake prone), the annex floor connections could behave unpredictably or fail…
Moorhouse Avenue Upgrades are on the way for the Moorhouse Avenue intersections with Barbadoes and Madras Streets. Moorhouse Avenue is one of Christchurch’s busiest transport corridors, with around 46,000 vehicles a day. It is a key route for people walking and cycling to and from Ara and the central city, with more people expected heading…
The Annual Plan outlines the day-to-day activities and services the Council provides, as well as the capital projects it will deliver, like One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub, and the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant. It also outlines how the Council will pay for them. Elected members will…