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Christchurch City Libraries’ annual Photo Hunt begins on 1 Oct. The Christchurch Photo Hunt is held alongside the long-running Christchurch Heritage Festival, which opens on 6 October with a jam-packed schedule of events. The Photo Hunt aims to gather and preserve photographs from across the community, along with the unique stories of their creators. The…
The Council’s Customer Services team has come out on top winning the Gold Award in the Supreme Awards category at the CRM/CCNNZ Contact Centre Awards on Friday 15 September. Additionally, for the fourth year in a row, the team has taken out the Industry Sector Awards for Public Services. “I’m immensely proud of the team…
Rutherford’s Den Free Tour Join the Arts Centre staff for a free 20-minute guided tour of Rutherford’s Den, tailored for children. This tour of the exhibition explores the idea of magnetism, sound and light waves as well as the Rutherford model of an atom. You can also sit in an original classroom from 1876! This…
Fifteen years later and after stints in every pool and Aquatics position at Christchurch City Council, Ms Baen-Price has been awarded Lifeguard of the Year at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards. Prior to this work, Ms Baen-Price completed her level four certificate and level five Outdoor Education Diploma at what’s now known as the Ara…
In 2017 it cost Christchurch City Council $16,000 to clear rubbish from streets, but that price has increased, peaking at $330,000 in 2020, $230,000 in 2021 and $105,000 in 2022. At the end of the last road maintenance contract periods there were 22,229 jobs relating to fly tipping, on top of the 3,142 reports of…
Earlier this year, we asked which community green areas you’d like to see flourishing with wildflowers. Following this feedback, we have prioritised the most requested parks and reserves for the trial to be expanded into. In addition to these sites, you may also see wildflowers popping up in garden beds throughout the city’s green spaces….
The 45 sirens located between Taylors Mistake in the south and Brooklands in the north will sound for up to three minutes. The tsunami sirens in Christchurch are tested each year at the beginning and end of daylight saving time. The tsunami warning network is designed to forewarn of ‘distant source’ tsunami that could take…
That’s the vision statement of the Christchurch City Council’s Draft Safer Speed Plan, which is out for public feedback from today. The plan sets “safe and appropriate speed limits” for all streets and roads in the district. These speed limits have been guided by new Waka Kotahi rules, which direct all Councils to prepare a…
The theme of the festival, which runs from 6 October – 23 October, is ‘Our stories of living and learning’. John Higgins, Christchurch City Council Head of Planning and Consents, says this year’s theme recognises the legacy of learning and education that has shaped the communities of our district. “Included in the programme this year…
This is one of the burning questions that the next Christchurch Conversations event will explore, as participants discuss current plans for Christchurch’s public transport network, how to make sure it works for all users, and reimagine its future. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, the Driving change: public transport futures event,…
The festival weekend will return from 3 to 5 May 2024, and offers a chance for anyone to share their inside knowledge and love of Ōtautahi’s best buildings. Reveal a hidden gem, a quiet achiever, or acknowledge well-frequented architectural works by putting forward places that are important to you. As seen in previous years and…
Each year, Council sets aside money in the Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund to provide financial support that empowers the many groups and organisations who play a key role throughout the city. Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund Chairperson, Councillor Yani Johanson says funding the organisations helps them to continue with their work improving the wellbeing of the…
“We have a reputation as a city in balance – a place to work and play. The IPA delegates will be able to experience our wonderful natural South Island playground, and our purpose-built, environment first-hand,” she says. Just a block from Te Pae Christchurch, the Margaret Mary Playground is an award-winning all-ages, all-abilities playground which…
Each year, Council sets aside money in the Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund to provide financial support that empowers the many groups and organisations who play a key role throughout the city. Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund Chairperson, Councillor Yani Johanson says funding the organisations helps them to continue with their work improving the wellbeing of the…
The Council’s ‘What Matters Most?’ campaign ran from 6 July to 13 August, and offered a new range of online tools and in-person activities as it collected feedback from the community about what it sees as the city’s priorities for the next 10 years. The campaign resulted in more than 3300 online submissions, along with…
This is one of the burning questions that the next Christchurch Conversations event will explore, as participants discuss current plans for Christchurch’s public transport network, how to make sure it works for all users, and reimagine its future. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, the Driving change: public transport futures event,…
The festival weekend will return from 3 to 5 May 2024, and offers a chance for anyone to share their inside knowledge and love of Ōtautahi’s best buildings. Reveal a hidden gem, a quiet achiever, or acknowledge well-frequented architectural works by putting forward places that are important to you. As seen in previous years and…
The festival weekend will return from 3 to 5 May 2024, and offers a chance for anyone to share their inside knowledge and love of Ōtautahi’s best buildings. Reveal a hidden gem, a quiet achiever, or acknowledge well-frequented architectural works by putting forward places that are important to you. As seen in previous years and…
This is one of the burning questions that the next Christchurch Conversations event will explore, as participants discuss current plans for Christchurch’s public transport network, how to make sure it works for all users, and reimagine its future. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, the Driving change: public transport futures event,…
Hilltop Planting Day Join Christchurch City Council rangers in conjunction with the Wairewa Rūnanga to maintain native forest across the unique and stunning Banks Peninsula at the Hilltop Planting Day. Help local plants and wildlife flourish at a habitat restoration planting day at Harmans Park from 10am on Sunday 20 August. Dive-In Movie Night –…
The Council’s ‘What Matters Most?’ campaign ran from 6 July to 13 August, and offered a new range of online tools and in-person activities as it collected feedback from the community about what it sees as the city’s priorities for the next 10 years. The campaign resulted in more than 3300 online submissions, along with…
Sure, there are four less parking spots near his two cafes – Tom’s and Estelle – on Southwark Street in the Central City but he says the amenity provided by the trees is worth so much. “It’s just so great to have nice, established planting in the Central City,” Tom said. “These trees and…
Ōtautahi Christchurch has welcomed the largest ever delegation of councillors, mayors, and support staff to the city for this year’s Local Government NZ Conference. The three-day program includes compelling international and national keynote speakers, a range of expert panellists and thought-provoking workshops encouraging attendees to speak, share and learn. Alongside election-year political debates and case…
“It’s really important that we have this voice within the Christchurch City Council, and have input from different cultures, especially from an engagement perspective,” Mr Jaiswal says. “If you want to work for the community you need to hear from the community, you need knowledge of how different communities operate, not just two or three….
Six Extinctions Come face to face with some of the top predators of each geological period with a free temporary Canterbury Museum exhibition! Meet the likes of Dunkleosteus, a giant armoured fish that terrorised the seas, Inostrancevia, a tiger-sized sabre-toothed beats, and a scary 13-metre T-rex skeleton! Enjoy displays of collection highlights and explore the…
Forecasts suggest the main rain period is expected to begin on Saturday with showers turning heavy later in the evening. Totals could reach 25 to 40mm by the end of the day. The heaviest rain period is anticipated to hit on Sunday and Monday with 30 to 50mm forecast for Sunday and 25 to 40mm…
Karena Finnie, ChristchurchNZ Head of Major Events says the highly anticipated return of action sports to the city is sure to please residents and visitors alike. “Freestyle Kings brings a new level of playful entertainment back to Ōtautahi Christchurch. We look forward to welcoming more of these high-energy events to our revitalised city. There’s something…
Tīrama Mai powered by Orion and Connetics Immerse yourself in the wonder of Matariki at Ōtautahi Christchurch’s annual winter festival of light for its final weekend! Enjoy a stunning display of light and sound that celebrates the Māori New Year and the coming of winter. Bring your friends and whānau to experience the joy and…
The school holiday programme runs until 16 July and lets tamariki explore four of the city’s favourite places, in any order and at their own pace. The trail is packed with discovery – from Tūranga to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, over to Teece Museum and then the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetū. Head…
Christchurch expects an influx of entrepreneurs, techies, aerospacers and digital disruptors from 5 to 12 September as the city hosts three of Aotearoa’s leading innovation events. If technology and innovation are at the fore of your work, study or passions, then buckle up for Innovate Ōtautahi – a week of inspiration and connection as Christchurch…