City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Buskers Festival taking over Christchurch streets
The World Buskers Festival is back this month, bringing wild, world-class street performances to Christchurch.
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%.
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.
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.
Christchurch favoured for National Erebus Memorial
Ōtautahi Christchurch is likely to be home to the new National Erebus Memorial.
19 Nov 2025
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.
Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch mayor
Progress results show Phil Mauger has won Christchurch’s mayoralty race.
Transport upgrades for South-East Central
Spring roading upgrades are kicking off throughout the Central City.
22 Oct 2025
Snapshots from Canterbury's past
Calling all photo buffs! It’s time for the annual Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.
Parakiore’s spectacular water adventure playground comes to life
A key part of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre’s leisure water area has come to life with water flowing through the huge water adventure playground for the first time.
