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Important: Fire ban and water restrictions in place across Christchurch district
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More time for McLean’s Mansion upgrade
History & heritage |
4h ago
The owner of a landmark Christchurch heritage building has been granted extra time to complete a huge restoration project.
Grants recommended for two landmark heritage buildings
History & heritage |
21 Feb 2020
The owners of two important heritage buildings in Christchurch’s city centre could receive financial help from Christchurch City Council to restore them.
An open book – Christchurch’s best summer reads
Libraries |
23 Dec 2019
Libraries |
23 Dec 2019
Fresh paint work granted to historic Akaroa cottage
History & heritage |
28 Nov 2019
A heritage grant will see one of the oldest cottages in Akaroa, built by one of the town’s first European settlers, given a fresh coat of paint.
Tribute to Treaty rises in Victoria Square
Art & creativity |
27 Nov 2019
A new artwork that pays tribute to the signatories of the Treaty of Waitangi has been unveiled in Victoria Square.
Trophies keep stacking up for Tūranga
Libraries |
22 Nov 2019
The list of accolades for Tūranga keep growing, with the central library building picking up yet another prestigious award.
Adelaide’s artistic tree of steel grows in Halswell
Better streets & spaces |
21 Nov 2019
A quest to replace a stolen artwork is over with the installation of a special Adelaide Sister-City piece – titled Kaurna Wailyu (Kaurna Leaves) – in Halswell Quarry.
Art & creativity |
27 Nov 2019
Libraries |
22 Nov 2019
Christchurch's Berlin Wall pieces mark 30th anniversary
History & heritage |
19 Nov 2019
Remnants of the Berlin Wall have gone up in Christchurch in time for the anniversary month of the controversial barrier’s fall 30 years ago.
Akaroa reopens doors to Māori motif colonial cabinet
History & heritage |
18 Nov 2019
An outstanding piece of colonial furniture has been bought by Akaroa Museum and the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Tūranga leaves big imprint at Architecture Awards
Libraries |
11 Nov 2019
Akaroa's library to close temporarily
Libraries |
29 Oct 2019
Libraries |
11 Nov 2019
Libraries |
29 Oct 2019
Mahy returns to library with trash to treasure tale
Libraries |
23 Oct 2019
Christchurch artwork shows order and chaos
Art & creativity |
21 Oct 2019
Libraries |
23 Oct 2019
Art & creativity |
21 Oct 2019
Contractors working on New Brighton clock tower turn back time
History & heritage |
10 Oct 2019
Behind the white plastic wrapping that shrouds New Brighton’s clock tower, a team of experienced contractors are working hard to turn back time.
Restoration begins on artist Bill Sutton's former home
Art & creativity, History & heritage |
7 Oct 2019
Work is under way to convert the former home of acclaimed New Zealand artist Bill Sutton into a community centre and house museum showcasing his life and art.
