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Milestones and memories marked during Christchurch Heritage Festival
Take a trip down memory lane as Christchurch Heritage Festival 2022 throws open the doors to some of our most cherished historical landmarks.
Safety changes approved for Waterloo Road
Safety concerns raised by Hornby High School students have led to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board agreeing to make changes on busy Waterloo Road.
Lift your workout to new heights at revamped gym
The Graham Condon Fitness Centre has been upgraded and reconfigured so that it can offer a new type of high intensity group training class that will blast calories and boost fitness.
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History & heritage, Things to do | 13h agoTake a trip down memory lane as Christchurch Heritage Festival 2022 throws open the doors to some of our most cherished historical landmarks.
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Better streets & spaces | 13h agoSafety concerns raised by Hornby High School students have led to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board agreeing to make changes on busy Waterloo Road.
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Sport & recreation | 29 Sep 2022The Graham Condon Fitness Centre has been upgraded and reconfigured so that it can offer a new type of high intensity group training class that will blast calories and boost fitness.
October heralds start of new excess water charges
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents will need to keep an eye on their water use from 1 October as new charges to manage demand for water are introduced.
Take Charge Christchurch Expo sparks strong public interest
Nearly 9000 people went to Te Pae at the weekend to get a close look at the latest in battery electric vehicle technology at the Council’s Take Charge Christchurch Expo.
Nominate a building for Open Christchurch 2023
Is there a building in Christchurch that has always intrigued you? Then nominate it for inclusion in next year’s Open Christchurch event.
Grants to help safeguard Christchurch’s heritage
New Zealand’s oldest operational steamship – the tug Lyttelton - will get a new electrical boiler, thanks in part to a heritage grant from Christchurch City Council.
Water |
20 Sep 2022
19 Sep 2022
Flags at half-mast as Christchurch mourns the Queen
Flags across the city are being lowered to half mast as Christchurch joins the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Naval Point improvements continue
More improvements are planned for Te Nukutai o Tapoa-Naval Point, including changes to the site’s main access road, Godley Quay, and a waterfront upgrade incorporating cultural elements.
Restoration complete on Akaroa’s whaling pots
Some important relics of Akaroa’s whaling days are being returned to a prime spot on the township’s waterfront.
Christchurch street change projects get Waka Kotahi funding
Two Christchurch City Council projects aimed at making streets safer and more people-friendly have won funding support from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
7 Sep 2022
Town Hall marks 50 fabulous years
September 1972 was an historic month marked by the opening of the Christchurch Town Hall - a momentous event for the city and its people.
Consultation opens on Botanic Gardens easements
Christchurch City Council is seeking the public’s views on whether it should grant Canterbury Museum some easements over reserve land in the Botanic Gardens.
Building work shows confidence in Christchurch’s city centre
Investment activity in Christchurch’s city centre is continuing at pace with consenting data showing a healthy amount of new development work in the pipeline.
What’s on this weekend
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday so why not spend some time this weekend with the ‘dad’ in your life by checking out one of these events.
5 Sep 2022
Things to do |
2 Sep 2022
New pool membership for kids
Children who regularly use Christchurch City Council’s swimming pools will benefit from a new pool membership that is being introduced from 1 October.
Cantabrians invited to say 'see you later to favourite museum exhibits
Canterbury Museum is inviting Cantabrians to come and say “see you later” to their favourite exhibits as it plans to dismantle galleries later this year ahead of a transformative redevelopment project.
Sport & recreation |
1 Sep 2022
