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Christchurch: A great place to be
Super Round heads to New Zealand to open Stadium
The city of Christchurch, the Crusaders and Super Rugby Pacific have joined forces to bring Super Round to Christchurch in 2026, marking the first major sporting event at the brand new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Talking about our changing climate
How do we address an issue as big as climate change?
The issues facing Christchurch this election
Christchurch City Council has released its 2025 Pre-election Report ahead of the local government elections on 11 October.
Stadium street upgrades finished ahead of schedule
350,000 cobblestones, 5,176 plants, and 5.5km of new pipes later – major street and water network upgrades around the new stadium are finished.
Potential sites for National Erebus Memorial shared
Potential sites in Christchurch for the National Erebus Memorial have been shared with Erebus families this week.
News in brief from the Council meeting
From stormwater management to parking at Parakiore and new zoning rules, here are the key decisions made during today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Council updates |
16 Jul 2025
Mass Rapid Transit earns national nod
Christchurch’s Mass Rapid Transit project has been named on a list of nationally important infrastructure work.
Proposed new rebates to encourage central city development
Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.
An award dedicated to the Nepali community
Binod Parajuli’s name may be on the Civic Award he received last year, but the honour was dedicated to the wider Nepali community.
News in brief from the Council meeting
Improvements on Moorhouse Avenue, speed limits around schools, tsunami sirens and Central City development contributions – here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Civic events |
19 Jun 2025
Te Hononga Civic Offices to be strengthened
Christchurch City Council staff will continue to vacate the Te Hononga Civic Offices annex as work to strengthen the building gets underway.
What Christchurch had to say about alcohol-related harm
The Mayor and Councillors are now weighing up the community’s views on how alcohol should be sold and supplied in Christchurch.
Addington Brook renewal progressing well
Stage two of the Addington Brook renewal programme in South Hagley Park is well underway, with half of the earthworks and all of the tree removals now completed.
Consultation for Templeton cemetery opens
Feedback is being sought on a draft concept plan for a cemetery in Templeton to meet Christchurch’s future burial needs.
Facilities |
17 Jun 2025
Have your say |
5 Jun 2025
New digital access partnership with Selwyn Libraries
Christchurch City Libraries have partnered with Selwyn Libraries to operate a shared digital collection for a two-year trial period.
Council must reconsult on stadium speed changes
Changes to speed limits on streets around One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha are again out for feedback from residents.
