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What's on this Mother's Day weekend
Get out and about around Christchurch and celebrate the 'mum' in your life with these free or low cost events.
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New bridge for Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
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What's on this Mother's Day weekend
5h agoGet out and about around Christchurch and celebrate the 'mum' in your life with these free or low cost events.
Laptop repair workshops are diverting waste while upskilling kiwi kids
Christchurch students are learning hands-on skills while simultaneously diverting waste from landfill and fostering digital equity for kiwis.
New research on Christchurch’s source water
The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai (the Authority) has updated Christchurch City Council on research into the city’s water source.
Water |
6 May 2025
Railway crossing closures in Hornby for new road link
Christchurch City Council and KiwiRail are gearing up to open a new road link for Halswell Junction Road.
Wet weather, high tides hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Find the latest information on how the wet weather and high tides are impacting Christchurch and Banks Peninsula here.
State of Emergency for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Critical water shortage in Duvauchelle
The water supply in Duvachelle has stabilised after being critically low earlier this week.
Happy first birthday to Matatiki Hornby Centre
They grow up so fast – Matatiki Hornby Centre celebrated its first birthday last week, and the figures show it’s had a bumper year.
Construction to begin at Church Corner intersection
Four weeks of night works will begin on Sunday to install traffic lights at the Main South, Riccarton and Yaldhurst Road intersection.
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28 Apr 2025
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11 Apr 2025
Safer streets proposed around Halswell schools
Plans to make streets surrounding three primary schools safer and easier for tamariki to use are out for public feedback.
Pup-ular Pooch Pool Parties return
Get ready to paw-ty – the eagerly anticipated Pooch Pool Parties are returning next month.
Your guide to the weekend in Christchurch
There's lots happening outdoors this weekend so it's just as well the sun is set to shine! From surfing festivals to markets, performances and workshops, here's our guide to free or low-cost activities around the city.
Repairs required for Halswell Junction Road
Work to address issues with resurfacing work on Halswell Junction Road will begin at the end of the month.
27 Mar 2025
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24 Mar 2025
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21 Mar 2025
