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City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
New campaign encourages locals ‘to act like a visitor’
Tourism |
12 Mar 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic impacting on local tourism operators and visitor attractions, ChristchurchNZ is launching a new campaign to encourage locals to “act like a visitor’’ and explore their own region.
Hot pools discount for Christchurch residents
Facilities, Things to do |
12 Mar 2020
Christchurch residents wanting a relaxing soak in New Brighton’s new hot pools will get discounted admission.
Facilities, Things to do |
12 Mar 2020
Pool party goes to the dogs for Waltham water play
Dogs |
2 Mar 2020
Paddle into a “totally pawsome” Pooch Pool Party at Waltham Pool on Saturday, 4 April.
Fee increase proposed for CCHL directors
Financial matters |
28 Feb 2020
Independent consultants are recommending raising the fees paid to the Board of Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL).
Council considering loan for Hagley Oval floodlights
Sport & recreation |
28 Feb 2020
Christchurch City Council is considering giving the Canterbury Cricket Trust (CCT) a loan so it can get started on installing new floodlights in Hagley Oval.
Avon Loop upgrade gives kayakers easy access to river
Central city |
28 Feb 2020
Central Christchurch’s first dedicated canoe and kayak launching ramp is now ready for use.
Dogs |
2 Mar 2020
Financial matters |
28 Feb 2020
Latest central city news
Central city |
17 Feb 2020
Mural brings splash of colour to central city
Central city |
17 Feb 2020
Central city |
17 Feb 2020
Central city |
17 Feb 2020
Operatic finale for Lazy Sundays in Botanic Gardens
Things to do |
12 Feb 2020
Christchurch’s Deep South Lazy Sundays will finish on a very high note with Opera in the Gardens.
Sparks promises electrifying night of entertainment
Things to do |
10 Feb 2020
North Hagley Park will be filled with music from blockbuster movies and world famous composers on Saturday night as the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents YES Power Sparks.
Graham Condon revamp progressing well
Sport & recreation |
3 Feb 2020
The refresh of Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre is on track, with the gym and main sports hall re-opening today.
School kids keep busy ahead of Grow Ō Tautahi
Botanic Gardens, Things to do |
3 Feb 2020
A group of Christchurch kids kept themselves busy over the school holidays tending their plants in preparation for the school gardens exhibition-style displays at Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival.
Sport & recreation |
3 Feb 2020
Take the easy route to Sparks – go by free bus
Things to do |
30 Jan 2020
A free park and ride service is going to make it easy to get to the YES Power Sparks concert in North Hagley Park on Saturday 15 February.
Interactive map bears fruit without costing the earth
Sustainable living |
29 Jan 2020
A new online food map reveals where people can find free fruit and nuts growing in public spaces in Christchurch.
Join Aotearoa Bike Challenge and freewheel through February
Getting around |
28 Jan 2020
Get on your bike next month and you could be pedalling your way to prizes as well as helping to clear the air.
Enjoy swashbuckling adventure in the Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens, Things to do |
27 Jan 2020
Venture into the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this week and you might find swashbuckling pirates on the search for hidden treasure.
Things to do |
30 Jan 2020
Christchurch to host Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 final
Sport & recreation |
23 Jan 2020
In a major coup for Christchurch, the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 will be played under lights at Hagley Oval.
Te Pae’s braided river façade one quarter complete
Central city |
22 Jan 2020
The braided river effect of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s façade is taking shape, with CPB Contractors having now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles.
