City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Ribbon cut at Christchurch’s new stadium
One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha was officially opened by Mayor Phil Mauger at a ceremony this morning.
Another big jump in satisfaction with the Council
Resident satisfaction in Christchurch continues to climb, with Christchurch City Council achieving its highest overall satisfaction score since 2019.
Take a peek at One New Zealand Stadium
Make the most of your chance to see One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha when its doors open for a community day.
Public consultation planned for Cathedral Square
Christchurch residents will have the opportunity later this year to provide feedback on a proposed design of Cathedral Square.
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.
18 Mar 2026
Central city |
11 Mar 2026
Art & creativity, Things to do |
11 Mar 2026
Civic events |
9 Mar 2026
Council calls to work with Government on rates approach
Christchurch City Council staff have outlined concerns about the Government’s proposal to cap annual rates increases at 2% to 4%.
New Performing Arts Precinct car park open
A new carpark is now open for the public to use on Gloucester Street.
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.
Things to do |
13 Jan 2026
Rubbish & recycling |
18 Dec 2025
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.
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.
17 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
Things to do |
10 Dec 2025
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.
