City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Noise limit plan change gets go ahead
Work will continue on the Central City Noise plan change.
Find out what's on in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Mitre10 Sparks, a drive-in Valentine's themed movie night, plus events for the whole family - all taking place in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula this weekend.
Sky-high fun set to make smiles at Kite Day
New Brighton Beach will be the place to be on Saturday 24 January from 12-4pm as Kite Day takes flight.
Gold stars for bin good
Christchurch residents are earning top marks for their best year yet at recycling.
Councillors plan for 2026
Councillors have given their priorities for what to include in next year's Draft Annual Plan, which will outline Christchurch City Council's activities and projects for 2026/27.
Top-secret stadium turf revealed
The last piece of the puzzle – a world-class turf – has been laid at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Things to do |
13 Jan 2026
Rubbish & recycling |
18 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
Things to do |
10 Dec 2025
Watch: Stadium progress 150 days out
The countdown to One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha opening its doors is on.
Excellence in civil construction
Three Christchurch City Council projects have come out on top at the Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) Canterbury Awards.
Spark an open-air romance with music this summer
Mitre10 Sparks is set to dazzle in 2026 with a special Valentine’s Day-themed extravaganza.
Come celebrate the New Year at Hagley Park!
North Hagley Park will be the place for young and old to come together and countdown to the start of 2026 with music, dance, singing and fireworks.
19 Nov 2025
Construction to begin on Performing Arts Precinct car park
Work is getting underway next week on a new car park and public space at the vacant central city site in the city’s Performing Arts Precinct.
Crown hands over Parakiore as Council takes the reins
Construction of New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation centre is complete.
Tolkien’s epic trilogy gets theatrical treatment
Buckle up for a journey to Middle Earth (and back again) as Anthony Harper Summer Theatre returns to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this January.
Victoria Henstock appointed Deputy Mayor
Second term Councillor Victoria Henstock has been appointed Deputy Mayor by Mayor Phil Mauger.
Green light for Christchurch's water delivery plan
The delivery plan for Christchurch’s water services has received official approval.
Six months to go for new stadium
With six months until the city’s new stadium opens its doors, the roof is finished, and the landscaping works are coming along in leaps and bounds.
Water |
30 Oct 2025
22 Oct 2025