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.
Transport and water upgrades planned for Lincoln Road
A major upgrade to Lincoln Road starts in April, installing peak hour bus lanes and improving water and wastewater services.
Central city, District Plan |
13 Feb 2026
Things to do |
13 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Rubbish & recycling |
18 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
16 Dec 2025
Things to do |
10 Dec 2025
19 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Water |
30 Oct 2025
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.
Environmental monitoring sensor network expansion
A network of sensors that provide environmental information to help support emergency services’ response efforts is expanding to more sites around Christchurch and at Little River.
22 Oct 2025
