Kick off the winter school holidays in Christchurch this weekend with these low-cost activities.

These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest.

Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.

Binod Parajuli’s name may be on the Civic Award he received last year, but the honour was dedicated to the wider Nepali community.

The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.

Nineteen environmental protection projects have been supported through the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.

The Government has issued its final decisions on a number of matters referred to it as part of the planning process for greater housing density in Christchurch.

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, has told Christchurch City Council it has until the end of this year to make final decisions about applying greater housing density rules across much of the city.

Make the most of an Ōtautahi winter with these popular Christchurch City Council events.

This year’s Puanga Matariki festival in central Christchurch will showcase a range of artistic lighting and cultural displays – including a revamp of a crowd favourite.