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Pavilion to form centrepiece of Korean garden
Parks and playgrounds | YesterdayA traditional Korean roofed pavilion to be installed in the Songpa-gu Garden at Halswell Quarry Park will commemorate Canterbury veterans of the Korean War.
Honey, I’m home: Bug hotel for native bees in Christchurch's former Red Zone
Parks and playgrounds | 29 Apr 2022A bug hotel shaped like a whare has been installed in the Ōtakaro Avon River Corridor to help boost the population of native bees.
Colourful makeover for basketball court
Parks and playgrounds | 16 Mar 2022A new pink, green and yellow coloured basketball court is designed to encourage girls to feel comfortable using and enjoying the court space.
COVID-19 impacting park maintenance work
Parks and playgrounds | 11 Mar 2022Some parks maintenance work around Christchurch might be delayed over the coming weeks because the Council’s contractors are experiencing staff shortages.
Playground upgrade coming for Heritage Park Little River
Parks and playgrounds | 3 Mar 2022Little River residents can look forward to a brand new playground as work has begun to upgrade the play space at Heritage Park Little River to give it a fresh new look.
BMX club gets go-ahead for new pump track
Parks and playgrounds | 16 Feb 2022A Christchurch BMX club has been given approval to build a brand new, sealed pump track at Bexley Reserve.
St Albans skate park upgrade will cater for beginners
Parks and playgrounds | 15 Feb 2022An upgrade and extension of the St Albans skate park means beginner scooters and skaters will be better able to use the facility.
Blooming wild flowers a bee-spoke addition to North Hagley Park
Botanic Gardens, Parks and playgrounds | 20 Jan 2022A corner of North Hagley Park has been planted with wildflowers to help boost the city’s bee population.
Never a dull day for Council Parks Ranger
Parks and playgrounds | 13 Jan 2022There is no such thing as a normal day at work for Christchurch City Council Ranger Yvette Williams.
“The best job in the world” found at Halswell Quarry
Parks and playgrounds | 22 Dec 2021In a job where “no two days are the same”, Christchurch City Council Park Ranger Nigel Morritt is looking forward to his busiest time of the year.
Homeless people volunteer with park rangers
Parks and playgrounds | 21 Dec 2021A new volunteer programme for men who are supported by the City Mission - either through accommodation or the provision of food and self-care facilities - aims to provide regular, meaningful work opportunities.
Life of a park ranger filled with variety
Parks and playgrounds | 15 Dec 2021Alison Evans started work as a Christchurch City Council park ranger one year ago. We asked her a few questions about her life on the job.
Different options eyed for four Halswell playgrounds
Parks and playgrounds | 17 Nov 2021Play options at four neighbourhood parks in the fast-growing Halswell area are being weighed up because the existing play equipment has reached the end of its life.
Food for thought in Heathcote Valley
Dogs, Parks and playgrounds | 19 Oct 2021A community initiated food forest in Birdsey Reserve will be supported under a new proposal which has opened for consultation.
Turf is in the blood for new recruit
Parks and playgrounds | 10 Aug 2021Twenty one year old Lachie Stove is stoked to be starting his new role as a Sports Turf Operator at Hagley Park this month.