City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
What's On: Canterbury Polyfest and much more!
Check out what's happening in and around Christchurch over the weekend of 14 and 15 March.
Central city on full display after long rebuild
After the 15th anniversary of the 22 February earthquakes, we’re taking a look at different Council aspects of the rebuild, and how far we’ve come. Next up, the central city.
Go Live lineup turns up the nostalgia
Celebrate a golden era in homegrown rock at this year’s Go Live Festival produced by Christchurch City Council.
Ceremony for Christchurch mosque attacks
A formal commemoration will be held to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
What's on this weekend?
Check out what's happening in and around Christchurch for the first weekend of March.
Updates from the Council chamber
Find out more about the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Art & creativity, Things to do |
11 Mar 2026
Civic events |
9 Mar 2026
Sport & recreation, Things to do |
6 Mar 2026
Council updates |
4 Mar 2026
Council updates |
27 Feb 2026
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
Get ready to rock this New Year’s Eve
Whether you’re ringing in the New Year with little ones or want to party like it’s 1999, come join in the fun with free, live music at North Hagley Park.
Council models impact of Government’s proposed rates cap
Christchurch City Council has modelled the potential impact of the Government’s newly announced plan to cap rates increases.
Christchurch City Council has credit rating reaffirmed
International credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has reaffirmed Christchurch City Council’s financial rating.
Plans for New Regent St extension
Pedestrian access from one of the Central City’s favourite attractions – New Regent Street – is set to be extended through to the Ōtakaro Avon River promenade.
Things to do |
10 Dec 2025
Christchurch favoured for National Erebus Memorial
Ōtautahi Christchurch is likely to be home to the new National Erebus Memorial.
Date set for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre opening
Whizz down a hydroslide, shoot some hoops or relax in the sauna – from 5.30am on Wednesday 17 December, people will be able to do it all (and more) at New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation venue.
