Stories from the graves
A new exhibition at Tūranga aims to shed light on lost stories from Christchurch’s oldest cemeteries.
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Stories from the graves
City life | 10 Jul 2025A new exhibition at Tūranga aims to shed light on lost stories from Christchurch’s oldest cemeteries.
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Borehole drilling starts at Lighthouse Road site
Investigations are continuing to understand potential remediation options for land instability affecting Lighthouse Road and surrounding area in Akaroa.
Get amongst the fun at KidsFest
These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest.
Things to do |
23 Jun 2025
City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
New alcohol rules for Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has adopted a new series of rules that set out how alcohol should be sold and supplied.
Christchurch’s plans finalised for next year
Christchurch City Council has confirmed its plans for the year ahead, with the adoption of the Annual Plan 2025/26.
Council updates |
30 Jun 2025
Environment
Looking after our natural resources
Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots
The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.
Funding supports weed and pest control efforts
Nineteen environmental protection projects have been supported through the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.
Planning & building
Creating a modern, sustainable city
New Council initiative to raise profile of eco buildings
Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files.
Feedback invited on central-city noise rules
Christchurch City Council is inviting residents and businesses to have their say on options for managing noise in the central city.
Four events to warm your winter
Make the most of an Ōtautahi winter with these popular Christchurch City Council events.
Creative collaboration to feature at Tīrama Mai
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.
Things to do |
17 Jun 2025
