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New Council initiative to raise profile of eco buildings

Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files.

Building regulations  |  27 Jun 2025

Feedback invited on central-city noise rules

Christchurch City Council is inviting residents and businesses to have their say on options for managing noise in the central city.

District Plan, Have your say, Planning for the future  |  25 Jun 2025

New Council initiative to raise profile of eco buildings

Building regulations  |  27 Jun 2025

Feedback invited on central-city noise rules

District Plan, Have your say, Planning for the future  |  25 Jun 2025

Minister has final say on housing density rules

Building regulations, District Plan, Housing, Land use and growth  |  6 Jun 2025

Minister declines more time for housing density decisions

Building regulations, District Plan  |  14 May 2025

Council to request more time for decisions on housing intensification

Housing  |  2 Apr 2025

Minister has final say on housing density rules

Building regulations, District Plan, Housing, Land use and growth  |  6 Jun 2025

Minister declines more time for housing density decisions

Building regulations, District Plan  |  14 May 2025

Council to request more time for decisions on housing intensification

Housing  |  2 Apr 2025

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Feedback invited on additional Heritage Plan Change submissions

Christchurch City Council is inviting feedback on a number of additional submissions lodged for its Heritage Plan Change (Plan Change 13).

District Plan, Have your say, History & heritage, Housing  |  31 Mar 2025

Council adopts 30-year Future Transport Strategy

The Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport Strategy, adopted by the Christchurch City Council today, sets the strategic direction for land transport across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula for the next 30 years.

Transport options  |  19 Mar 2025

Feedback invited on additional Heritage Plan Change submissions

District Plan, Have your say, History & heritage, Housing  |  31 Mar 2025

Council adopts 30-year Future Transport Strategy

Transport options  |  19 Mar 2025

Changes proposed to manage effects of living near industrial areas

Christchurch City Council is proposing changes to its planning rulebook, the District Plan, to help manage the effects of industrial activity happening close to housing.

24 Feb 2025

Makeover for industrial Cashel Street

A splash of colour and increased tree canopy have added vibrancy to an industrial evolving Central City street.

29 Jan 2025

Changes proposed to manage effects of living near industrial areas

24 Feb 2025

Makeover for industrial Cashel Street

29 Jan 2025

Major new planning rules approved

3 Dec 2024

Council to consider major decisions on Plan Change 14

27 Nov 2024

Three Christchurch bylaws up for review

12 Nov 2024

Major new planning rules approved

3 Dec 2024

Council to consider major decisions on Plan Change 14

27 Nov 2024

Three Christchurch bylaws up for review

12 Nov 2024

Review for Development Contributions Policy

A policy enabling Christchurch City Council to recover the cost of providing infrastructure to support growth is being reviewed.

29 Oct 2024

Feedback open on Kerrs Plan Change

A proposed change to the Christchurch District Plan will enable the relocation of flatwater sports facilities at Kerrs Reach.

11 Oct 2024

Review for Development Contributions Policy

29 Oct 2024

Feedback open on Kerrs Plan Change

11 Oct 2024

Holiday Park upgrade

25 Sep 2024

First decisions for city’s Plan Change 14

18 Sep 2024

Extra time granted for Plan Change decisions

11 Sep 2024

Holiday Park upgrade

25 Sep 2024

First decisions for city’s Plan Change 14

18 Sep 2024

Extra time granted for Plan Change decisions

11 Sep 2024

Council to request more time for Plan Change 14 decisions

21 Aug 2024

Independent recommendations released

2 Aug 2024

Changes will front-end building consent fees

26 Jun 2024

Council to request more time for Plan Change 14 decisions

21 Aug 2024

Independent recommendations released

2 Aug 2024

Changes will front-end building consent fees

26 Jun 2024
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