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Tūranga leaves big imprint at Architecture Awards
Libraries | 11 Nov 2019Christchurch’s Tūranga has taken pride of place at the New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Swamp paintings surface at Christchurch Art Gallery
Art & creativity | 05 Nov 2019Darkly elegant paintings and prints by contemporary artist Brent Harris will feature in his first Christchurch exhibition, Towards the Swamp.
Libraries |
11 Nov 2019
Akaroa's library to close temporarily
Libraries | 29 Oct 2019
Mahy returns to library with trash to treasure tale
Libraries | 23 Oct 2019
Christchurch artwork shows order and chaos
Art & creativity | 21 Oct 2019
Libraries |
29 Oct 2019
Art & creativity |
21 Oct 2019
Spring into Christchurch's heritage
Central city, History & heritage | 07 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.
Christchurch’s Redwood Library to re-open next week
Facilities, Libraries | 02 Oct 2019Redwood Library will open its doors on 7 October following repairs and refurbishment.
Towering new Pasifika sculpture for Christchurch's city centre
Art & creativity | 02 Oct 2019A 16-metre tall Pasifika sculpture is being installed in Rauora Park this week, becoming the newest public artwork to light up the central city.
Roar into Christchurch’s Tūranga to celebrate magic of Mahy
Libraries | 23 Sep 2019Imaginative young minds can wander into a meadow to find a lion – via a very big book – during celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Margaret Mahy’s magical tale.
Central city, History & heritage |
07 Oct 2019
Government unveils plans for Kate Sheppard's former home
History & heritage | 19 Sep 2019The former Christchurch home of suffragist Kate Sheppard is going to be used as a heritage venue and educational centre where people can learn about trailblazing New Zealand women.
Mine of information inspires libraries games club
Libraries | 09 Sep 2019A long-time lover of games, gadgets and all things creative has helped to build up one of Christchurch City Libraries’ most popular clubs through the magic of Minecraft.
Made in China on its way to Christchurch
Art & creativity | 06 Sep 2019
Art & creativity |
06 Sep 2019
Pod to foster connections at Tūranga
Libraries | 28 Aug 2019
Libraries |
28 Aug 2019
RSA seeking resource consent to move Citizens' War Memorial
History & heritage | 23 Aug 2019The Christchurch Memorial Returned and Services Association (RSA) intends to apply for resource consent so it can move the Citizens’ War Memorial to Cranmer Square.
Christchurch’s Redwood Library closed for further repairs
Libraries | 21 Aug 2019Redwood Library will remain closed in order to carry out more repairs.
