Search results

Showing 1 - 10 of 106 for History & heritage

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?


Heritage building saved for community arts

28 Jul 2022

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


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.


Clock tower repairs timed to start in July

26 Jun 2019

Work to repair and restore the damaged heritage clock towers in New Brighton and Scarborough will begin in July.


Pictures worth a thousand words

7 Oct 2021

Do you have a box of photos at the top of the wardrobe or under the bed? Do you think no-one would be interested in your old photos? Think again!


All you need to know for Princess Anne's visit to Christchurch

15 Feb 2023

The public are welcome to witness the dedication of the restored Citizens’ War Memorial in the presence of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne on Friday.