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Summer arrives in time for the long weekend

With the long weekend ahead and the cracker weather forecast, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Christchurch.

Things to do  |  3 Feb 2023
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Waitangi Day welcome for our newest citizens

A special Waitangi Day citizenship ceremony will take place on Monday at Ngā Hau E Wha National Marae on Pages Road.

Civic events  |  3 Feb 2023
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Princess Anne to rededicate Citizens’ War Memorial

Mayor Phil Mauger is looking forward to welcoming Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne to Christchurch later this month.

2 Feb 2023
  • Summer arrives in time for the long weekend

    Things to do  |  3 Feb 2023

    With the long weekend ahead and the cracker weather forecast, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Christchurch.

  • Waitangi Day welcome for our newest citizens

    Civic events  |  3 Feb 2023

    A special Waitangi Day citizenship ceremony will take place on Monday at Ngā Hau E Wha National Marae on Pages Road.

  • Princess Anne to rededicate Citizens’ War Memorial

    2 Feb 2023

    Mayor Phil Mauger is looking forward to welcoming Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne to Christchurch later this month.

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Seattle sister-city visit strengthens ties

1 Feb 2023

Kites of all shapes and sizes to delight at Kite Day

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  1 Feb 2023

Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

Extreme weather  |  27 Jan 2023

Seattle sister-city visit strengthens ties

1 Feb 2023

Kites of all shapes and sizes to delight at Kite Day

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  1 Feb 2023

Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

Extreme weather  |  27 Jan 2023

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Museum to Pop Up in CoCA Building

26 Jan 2023

Rocks play a starring role in this garden

Parks and playgrounds  |  26 Jan 2023

Christchurch Free Wi-Fi numbers surging

Central city  |  25 Jan 2023

Museum to Pop Up in CoCA Building

26 Jan 2023

Rocks play a starring role in this garden

Parks and playgrounds  |  26 Jan 2023

Christchurch Free Wi-Fi numbers surging

Central city  |  25 Jan 2023

Jazz on the Lawn kicks off Summer Sundays concert series

Looking for a fun, laid back Sunday afternoon activity for the whole family? Summer Sundays gets underway at the Botanic Gardens this weekend with a session of jazz featuring punchy horns and smooth vocals.

Things to do  |  24 Jan 2023

Have your say on three waters reform bills

Residents can now have their say on two Government bills that progress three waters reform.

23 Jan 2023

Hot pools closing for maintenance

He Puna Taimona is closing temporarily so scheduled maintenance work can be carried out.

Sport & recreation  |  20 Jan 2023

Major events bring city to life

Christchurch is set to buzz over the next week with an action-packed line up of major events coming to the city.

Things to do  |  19 Jan 2023

Jazz on the Lawn kicks off Summer Sundays concert series

Things to do  |  24 Jan 2023

Have your say on three waters reform bills

23 Jan 2023

Hot pools closing for maintenance

Sport & recreation  |  20 Jan 2023

Major events bring city to life

Things to do  |  19 Jan 2023

Everything you need to know about attending Sparks

Things to do  |  17 Jan 2023

Wildflower trial set to bloom around Christchurch

Parks and playgrounds  |  17 Jan 2023

Five ways to play in Christchurch this summer

Things to do  |  16 Jan 2023

Everything you need to know about attending Sparks

Things to do  |  17 Jan 2023

Wildflower trial set to bloom around Christchurch

Parks and playgrounds  |  17 Jan 2023

Five ways to play in Christchurch this summer

Things to do  |  16 Jan 2023

Concrete pours for Te Kaha to begin this month

Central city, Facilities  |  13 Jan 2023

New Rapaki trails proving popular

Things to do  |  11 Jan 2023

Cool events for a hot summer

Things to do  |  10 Jan 2023

Concrete pours for Te Kaha to begin this month

Central city, Facilities  |  13 Jan 2023

New Rapaki trails proving popular

Things to do  |  11 Jan 2023

Cool events for a hot summer

Things to do  |  10 Jan 2023

Five fantastic toddler-friendly walks in Christchurch

Looking to explore the outdoors with your littlies these holidays?

9 Jan 2023

Walking track network expands

Another portion of the Te Kuru stormwater facility in the upper catchment of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River has been completed in time for summer.

Water  |  23 Dec 2022

Thriller author books most popular read

While historical author Lucinda Riley and comedian Richard Osman are rising in the ranks of popular adult fiction, no one can bump Lee Child off the top spot.

Libraries  |  23 Dec 2022

Work progresses on Coastal Pathway

Cycle lanes will be reinstated and traffic layout will return to normal on Main Road as work on the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway pauses over the holiday period.

22 Dec 2022

Five fantastic toddler-friendly walks in Christchurch

9 Jan 2023

Walking track network expands

Water  |  23 Dec 2022

Thriller author books most popular read

Libraries  |  23 Dec 2022

Work progresses on Coastal Pathway

22 Dec 2022

Toxic algae found in Avon River, The Groynes

Cyanobacteria, a potentially toxic algae, has been found within two more popular Christchurch waterbodies.

Water  |  21 Dec 2022

Work starts soon on Blenheim Road intersections

Safety upgrades to two busy intersections on Blenheim Road will begin early in the New Year.

Better streets & spaces  |  21 Dec 2022

20% of Metro's bus fleet now zero-emission

The streets of Greater Christchurch are a little quieter, and a lot greener, with 16 new electric buses rolling out onto our roads from this week.

Climate change  |  20 Dec 2022

Holiday opening hours and services

Find out when you need to put your wheelie bins out over the Christmas holidays and check out opening hours for pools, libraries, fitness centres and other Council facilities.

Council updates  |  20 Dec 2022

Toxic algae found in Avon River, The Groynes

Water  |  21 Dec 2022

Work starts soon on Blenheim Road intersections

Better streets & spaces  |  21 Dec 2022

20% of Metro's bus fleet now zero-emission

Climate change  |  20 Dec 2022

Holiday opening hours and services

Council updates  |  20 Dec 2022

Safer cycle connections for mountain bikes

A popular crossing point for mountain bike riders travelling through Victoria Park and down into the Christchurch Adventure Park has been made safer.

Transport options  |  19 Dec 2022

Excess water charge remission applications open

Remission applications are now available on excess water charges for eligible Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents.

Water  |  19 Dec 2022

Safer cycle connections for mountain bikes

Transport options  |  19 Dec 2022

Excess water charge remission applications open

Water  |  19 Dec 2022
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