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Christchurch City Council has credit rating reaffirmed
International credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has reaffirmed Christchurch City Council’s financial rating.
Plans for New Regent St extension
Pedestrian access from one of the Central City’s favourite attractions – New Regent Street – is set to be extended through to the Ōtakaro Avon River promenade.
19 Nov 2025
Construction to begin on Performing Arts Precinct car park
Work is getting underway next week on a new car park and public space at the vacant central city site in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct.
Crown hands over Parakiore as Council takes the reins
Construction of New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation centre is complete.
Tolkien’s epic trilogy gets theatrical treatment
Buckle up for a journey to Middle Earth (and back again) as Anthony Harper Summer Theatre returns to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this January.
Victoria Henstock appointed Deputy Mayor
Second term Councillor Victoria Henstock has been appointed Deputy Mayor by Mayor Phil Mauger.
Parakiore’s spectacular water adventure playground comes to life
A key part of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre’s leisure water area has come to life with water flowing through the huge water adventure playground for the first time.
Countdown on for stadium roof and façade completion
The façade is finished, and the roof is only days away from completion at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
News from the final Council meeting of the term
At its last meeting of the triennium, Christchurch City Council make a number of decisions including on a heritage plan change, temporary improvements to a street in the Central City and a new footpath upgrade programme.
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.
Climate change, Planning for the future |
12 Sep 2025
Candidate profiles for October election now online
As October’s local election approaches, voters can now find information about their candidates online.
Review of Chief Executive performance
Christchurch City Council has reviewed the performance of Chief Executive Mary Richardson for the 2024/25 financial year.
Super Round heads to New Zealand to open Stadium
The city of Christchurch, the Crusaders and Super Rugby Pacific have joined forces to bring Super Round to Christchurch in 2026, marking the first major sporting event at the brand new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Talking about our changing climate
How do we address an issue as big as climate change?
22 Aug 2025
Main North Road water pipe renewal to begin
A project to install new water supply pipes on Main North Road between Johns and Factory roads will get underway next week.
Nominate a building for Open Christchurch 2026
Calling all curious neighbours, inquisitive passers-by, design professionals and architecture lovers - nominate a building you think is worth celebrating at Open Christchurch 2026.
