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Library exhibition spotlights iconic pre-quake buildings

17 Apr 2024

The architectural landscape of Christchurch looks very different to 100 years ago, with post-quake buildings like Tūranga reflecting our resilience and bicultural values.


Street Talk: Marking history

1 Feb 2022

Streets provide a way for us to commemorate important events in history, through names – and in one special instance through trees.


Sneak peek inside the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings

4 May 2023

Want to take a look at the inside of one of the city’s earthquake-damaged heritage buildings?


Beauty of newly restored landmark revealed

17 Apr 2024

The scaffolding is down and for the first time in more than 10 years the ornate detail of Christchurch’s Old Municipal Chambers can be seen and appreciated.


Heritage building saved for community arts

28 Jul 2022

Rolleston House will get a new lease on life as a space for local artists.


Takapūneke landscape master plan gets underway

22 Nov 2021

Work on implementing the first stage of a landscape master plan for Takapūneke Reserve gets under way today.


Restoration complete on Akaroa’s whaling pots

7 Sep 2022

Some important relics of Akaroa’s whaling days are being returned to a prime spot on the township’s waterfront.


New steel frame helps stabilise Cathedral

17 Dec 2020

A large steel frame measuring 13.2 metres high by 10.3 metres wide has been installed on the western façade of Christ Church Cathedral.


Time to hunt out your old photos

11 Oct 2022

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but last year’s winner of the Christchurch Photo Hunt competition is worth a lot more than that.


Street Talk: Ferry Road – from sea to city

2 Feb 2022

We have a number of key arterial routes in Christchurch but the one with arguably the longest and most interesting history is Ferry Road.