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Christchurch: A great place to be

The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.

The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.

Central city  |  Yesterday

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.

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Facilities, Innovation, Sport & recreation  |  27 Mar 2026

The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.

Central city  |  Yesterday

Ribbon cut at Christchurch’s new stadium

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Facilities, Innovation, Sport & recreation  |  27 Mar 2026

Another big jump in satisfaction with the Council

Council updates  |  19 Mar 2026

Central city on full display after long rebuild

Infrastructure upgrades, Libraries, Parks and playgrounds, Planning for the future, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  27 Feb 2026

What’s your property worth?

Housing  |  25 Feb 2026

Another big jump in satisfaction with the Council

Council updates  |  19 Mar 2026

Central city on full display after long rebuild

Infrastructure upgrades, Libraries, Parks and playgrounds, Planning for the future, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  27 Feb 2026

What’s your property worth?

Housing  |  25 Feb 2026

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Homestretch for new stadium build

Facilities, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  23 Feb 2026

Noise limit plan change gets go ahead

Central city, District Plan  |  13 Feb 2026

Transport and water upgrades planned for Lincoln Road

Better streets & spaces, Infrastructure upgrades, Neighbourhood news, Road safety  |  12 Feb 2026

Homestretch for new stadium build

Facilities, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  23 Feb 2026

Noise limit plan change gets go ahead

Central city, District Plan  |  13 Feb 2026

Transport and water upgrades planned for Lincoln Road

Better streets & spaces, Infrastructure upgrades, Neighbourhood news, Road safety  |  12 Feb 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

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.

18 Mar 2026

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.

Central city  |  11 Mar 2026

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.

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  11 Mar 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

Take a peek at One New Zealand Stadium

18 Mar 2026

Public consultation planned for Cathedral Square

Central city  |  11 Mar 2026

Go Live lineup turns up the nostalgia

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  11 Mar 2026

Ceremony for Christchurch mosque attacks

Civic events  |  9 Mar 2026

What's on this weekend?

Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  6 Mar 2026

Updates from the Council chamber

Council updates  |  4 Mar 2026

Ceremony for Christchurch mosque attacks

Civic events  |  9 Mar 2026

What's on this weekend?

Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  6 Mar 2026

Updates from the Council chamber

Council updates  |  4 Mar 2026

Council to consider Cathedral Square roading improvements

27 Feb 2026

It’s Annual Plan time again

Council updates  |  27 Feb 2026

Feedback sought on clearway trial

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Have your say, Parking, Road safety  |  30 Jan 2026

Council to consider Cathedral Square roading improvements

27 Feb 2026

It’s Annual Plan time again

Council updates  |  27 Feb 2026

Feedback sought on clearway trial

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Have your say, Parking, Road safety  |  30 Jan 2026

Buskers Festival taking over Christchurch streets

The World Buskers Festival is back this month, bringing wild, world-class street performances to Christchurch.

Art & creativity, Central city  |  22 Jan 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%.

20 Jan 2026

New Performing Arts Precinct car park open

A new carpark is now open for the public to use on Gloucester Street.

Better streets & spaces  |  14 Jan 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.

Things to do  |  13 Jan 2026

Buskers Festival taking over Christchurch streets

Art & creativity, Central city  |  22 Jan 2026

Council calls to work with Government on rates approach

20 Jan 2026

New Performing Arts Precinct car park open

Better streets & spaces  |  14 Jan 2026

Sky-high fun set to make smiles at Kite Day

Things to do  |  13 Jan 2026

Gold stars for bin good

Christchurch residents are earning top marks for their best year yet at recycling.

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.

17 Dec 2025

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.

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.

Things to do  |  10 Dec 2025

Gold stars for bin good

Rubbish & recycling  |  18 Dec 2025

Councillors plan for 2026

17 Dec 2025

Top-secret stadium turf revealed

16 Dec 2025

Get ready to rock this New Year’s Eve

Things to do  |  10 Dec 2025

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.

Financial matters  |  9 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.

Financial matters  |  5 Dec 2025

Council models impact of Government’s proposed rates cap

Financial matters  |  9 Dec 2025

Christchurch City Council has credit rating reaffirmed

Financial matters  |  5 Dec 2025
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