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Top brass performer a steadfast supporter

17 Dec 2019

Kim Blackmore is practically pitch perfect in the local community – from accomplished trombonist and busy baton wielder to popular provider of pastoral care.


Change of venue for national remembrance service

11 Mar 2020

The venue for the national remembrance service marking the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks has been changed to Horncastle Arena.


Gansu links up for Christchurch sister-city celebration

9 Sep 2019

A visit to Christchurch by the head of China’s Gansu province has reinforced a sister-city relationship spanning 35 years.


Waitangi Day welcome for new Kiwis at Banks Peninsula marae

31 Jan 2019

Distinguished guests will join Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel at Ōnuku Marae near Akaroa for this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.


Extra security for Anzac Day dawn service in Cranmer Square

24 Apr 2019

People planning to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Cranmer Square are being encouraged to allow extra time to get there because of the heightened security surrounding this year’s commemorations.


Royal backing for Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement

22 Nov 2019

The reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral has received royal backing, with the Prince of Wales agreeing to become the project’s Royal Patron.


New citizens at home in Christchurch Town Hall

23 Jul 2019

Christchurch Town Hall has hosted a citizenship ceremony for the first time since the 2010-11 earthquakes.


Banks Peninsula to host Waitangi Day welcome for new citizens

4 Feb 2020

Forty-seven people will become New Zealanders during this year’s Waitangi Day commemorations at Okains Bay.


Civic award source of pride for social entrepreneurs

5 Jul 2021

Receiving a Christchurch Civic Award last year was a big deal for the young founders of The Conscious Club.


Football fan recognised for service to sport

18 Dec 2019

“Tech for life” is a saying familiar to members of local football club Cashmere Technical and it aptly describes the dedicated approach of its President Bill Cowen.