City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
What’s your property worth?
Christchurch City Council has released the latest revaluations for properties across the city.
Homestretch for new stadium build
Seat numbers, couches and goal posts – the finishing touches are being added to One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha ahead of the April opening.
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Yesterday
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.
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.
Things to do |
13 Jan 2026
Rubbish & recycling |
18 Dec 2025
17 Dec 2025
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.
Watch: Stadium progress 150 days out
The countdown to One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha opening its doors is on.
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.
19 Nov 2025
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