Here are the key decisions from the Wednesday 3 September Council meeting.

Videos featuring candidates in the upcoming local election have been published online by Christchurch City Council in a new initiative.

As October’s local election approaches, voters can now find information about their candidates online.

Christchurch City Council has reviewed the performance of Chief Executive Mary Richardson for the 2024/25 financial year.

A project to restore a significant wetland and deliver a long-planned expansion of Bower Park will get underway in 2026, following endorsement from the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.

Christchurch City Council Rangers have been getting hands-on to restore coastal lagoon environments to their natural state.

Christchurch City Council will ask the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform for approval to opt out of further housing intensification decisions yet to be made under its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14).

The rebuild of the $27 million Akaroa Wharf is on track for 2027, with construction on the new structure expected to begin early next year.

Known for their energetic live shows, Slim will perform hits like ‘Rise Up’ and ‘Bullet in My Hand’ at their Go Live set on Saturday 23 August.

Two very different exhibitions will open alongside each other at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū this weekend.