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Extra water storage for Banks Peninsula fire fighting
Three new water tanks will help fight fires in rural Banks Peninsula.
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Extra water storage for Banks Peninsula fire fighting
9 Oct 2025Three new water tanks will help fight fires in rural Banks Peninsula.
Parakiore attracts national champs for 2026
With the doors of New Zealand’s largest indoor sport and recreation venue set to open before the end of the year, the 2026 calendar is already filling up with national competitions and events.
One week left to cast your votes
It's now or never – voters across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula have one week to cast their votes in the local elections.
Soak under the stars at new hot pools experience
Watch your favourite film under the stars with the hottest new experience at He Puna Taimoana this month.
Five-month closure for Parklands Library repair
Parklands Library is closing for five months for structural repairs and an upgrade.
Facilities, Libraries |
29 Sep 2025
Snug as a pug in a rug
Dogs in Christchurch’s animal shelter are wrapped up warm after the community answered the call for bedding donations.
Sirens tested as daylight saving begins
Tsunami sirens will sound this weekend as clocks move forward by one hour for daylight saving.
Connecting with our region’s heritage
Find out more about the heritage of our district during the Christchurch Heritage Festival 2025.
Dallington Bridge officially opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
The opening of the new Dallington Bridge was celebrated in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) today.
Dogs |
29 Sep 2025
Civil defence |
25 Sep 2025
History & heritage, Things to do |
24 Sep 2025
Local election candidate videos now live online
Videos featuring candidates in the upcoming local election have been published online by Christchurch City Council in a new initiative.
Changes to Rec and Sport fees and charges
Customers of Christchurch City Council’s recreation and sport services will see changes to some fees and charges next month.
100-day countdown to Special Olympics National Summer Games
The countdown to the Special Olympics National Summer Games is on.
Rat trapping aims to help birds, lizards and insects
A network of traps will be laid along the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River as part of an ambitious project to rid the area of rats.
