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Akaroa Lighthouse gains funding to improve public access
History & heritage | 3 Jun 2020Visitors to the landmark Akaroa Lighthouse will be able to view the original machinery inside thanks to new funding from the Christchurch City Council.
More time for restoration of landmark Christchurch heritage buildings
History & heritage | 14 May 2020Extra time has been granted to the owners of two prominent heritage buildings in the central city so work on their restoration can continue.
Dawn blessing marks Christ Church Cathedral milestone
Central city, History & heritage | 12 May 2020A dawn blessing service at Christ Church Cathedral today marks the start of stabilisation work in preparation for the restoration of the site.
Canterbury Museum cares for tribute collection
History & heritage | 11 Mar 2020About 100 tributes left across the city in the wake of the mosque attacks have found a new home at Canterbury Museum.
Strike up the band for Edmonds Band Rotunda return
History & heritage | 11 Mar 2020A $1.5 million project to restore Christchurch’s heritage Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda on the banks of the Avon River is set to start this week
More time for McLean’s Mansion upgrade
History & heritage | 27 Feb 2020The 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 2020The owners of two important heritage buildings in Christchurch’s city centre could receive financial help from Christchurch City Council to restore them.
Canterbury’s new digital heritage archive an open book
History & heritage | 14 Jan 2020A new digital repository captures the heritage of Canterbury, with rare images and previously unpublished community and personal records now publicly accessible.
Fresh paint work granted to historic Akaroa cottage
History & heritage | 28 Nov 2019A 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.
Christchurch's Berlin Wall pieces mark 30th anniversary
History & heritage | 19 Nov 2019Remnants 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 2019An outstanding piece of colonial furniture has been bought by Akaroa Museum and the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Behind the fences at Christ Church Cathedral
History & heritage | 16 Oct 2019Staff inside Christ Church Cathedral heard a loud rumble and saw a thick cloud of dust when the February 2011 earthquake hit.
Contractors working on New Brighton clock tower turn back time
History & heritage | 10 Oct 2019Behind 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 Christchurch home
Art & creativity, History & heritage | 7 Oct 2019Work 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.
Spring into Christchurch's heritage
Central city, History & heritage | 7 Oct 2019Spring fairs, a rare glimpse inside an historic mansion undergoing restoration, and the chance to explore heritage hot spots in the central city are some of the highlights of this year’s Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival.