City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Preparing for life in 2050
The risks and hazards posed by climate change will be discussed in the next instalment of the Christchurch Conversations series.
Candidate profiles for October election now online
As October’s local election approaches, voters can now find information about their candidates online.
Climate change, Planning for the future |
12 Sep 2025
22 Aug 2025
Clock ticking to deadline for candidate nominations
If you are still mulling standing in the October election, you have until noon next Friday to throw your hat in the ring.
Trees and big screens signal business end of construction on new stadium
Landscaping and big screens are being installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha after another big month of progress on site.
Charlie leads pack as most popular pooch name
Charlie is still top dog when it comes to popular names for Christchurch canines.
The issues facing Christchurch this election
Christchurch City Council has released its 2025 Pre-election Report ahead of the local government elections on 11 October.
Dogs |
21 Jul 2025
New Zealand’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience
Sinks are being sliced, custom-made hand pumps are being cast, and bubbling tubes are being illuminated as bespoke features for New Zealand’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience take shape in Christchurch.
Christchurch’s plans finalised for next year
Christchurch City Council has confirmed its plans for the year ahead, with the adoption of the Annual Plan 2025/26.
Milestone moment as first seat installed at new stadium
The first seat has been installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Mass Rapid Transit earns national nod
Christchurch’s Mass Rapid Transit project has been named on a list of nationally important infrastructure work.
Proposed new rebates to encourage central city development
Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.
An award dedicated to the Nepali community
Binod Parajuli’s name may be on the Civic Award he received last year, but the honour was dedicated to the wider Nepali community.
News in brief from the Council meeting
Improvements on Moorhouse Avenue, speed limits around schools, tsunami sirens and Central City development contributions – here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Te Hononga Civic Offices to be strengthened
Christchurch City Council staff will continue to vacate the Te Hononga Civic Offices annex as work to strengthen the building gets underway.
Civic events |
19 Jun 2025
Facilities |
17 Jun 2025
What Christchurch had to say about alcohol-related harm
The Mayor and Councillors are now weighing up the community’s views on how alcohol should be sold and supplied in Christchurch.
Addington Brook renewal progressing well
Stage two of the Addington Brook renewal programme in South Hagley Park is well underway, with half of the earthworks and all of the tree removals now completed.
