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Board games, book sales and Matariki celebrations - check out what's on in Christchurch this weekend.
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Your low cost guide to the weekend
YesterdayBoard games, book sales and Matariki celebrations - check out what's on in Christchurch this weekend.
Shelter upgrades for Christchurch bus users
Waiting for the bus will be a bit easier this winter at some of the most well-used stops in the city’s east.
Celebrate Matariki with Christchurch City Libraries
Explore the traditions and importance of Matariki and celebrate with Christchurch City Libraries this year.
Improvements for dog facilities in Christchurch’s southwest
A fenced dog exercise area, two walking paths and tree plantings are being planned as part of the Halswell Quarry Park improvement plan.
New date confirmed for tsunami siren testing
Tsunami sirens along Christchurch’s coastline will be re-tested on Sunday 13 July.
Civil defence |
30 May 2025
Time to retire for long standing education dog
Shelter rescue Jock has taught hundreds of school kids about dog safety for the past 12 years.
Peace Train steaming along a new route
The Peace Train has completed its biggest season yet with over 10,000 passengers taking a ride along its new route.
Spinning a yarn and crafting connection
Library craft groups have been busy on the needles, knitting and crocheting to keep Christchurch families warm this winter.
Exciting upgrades underway at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Campers will soon enjoy new facilities at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park, as an eagerly awaited rebuild of the main amenity block that was lost to fire gets underway.
Art & creativity, Libraries |
21 May 2025
Water |
6 May 2025
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.
Water |
28 Apr 2025
Central city, Civic events |
16 Apr 2025
