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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.


New lookout for Sign of the Bellbird

6 Dec 2021

A new lookout opposite the Sign of the Bellbird featuring stone walls and native plantings will be under construction by February.


New name reflects importance of cemetery

30 Jun 2021

A name change for Avonhead Park Cemetery will reflect its significant location as the interment site of the unidentified victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.


Annual hunt for historic Christchurch photos begins

29 Sep 2023

The search is on once again for unique photos that tell the stories of Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū-Banks Peninsula.


Name change on agenda for ‘spelling mistake’ creek

8 Apr 2021

Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board members want to correct the historical misspelling of Kaputone Creek, seeking an official name change to Kā Pūtahi.


Memorial to Lyttelton's first Catholic church

15 Jan 2024

A memorial has been created to mark the site of one of Lyttleton’s earliest churches.


Historic Rapaki Schoolhouse to be conserved

24 Nov 2021

An important part of Te Hapū o Ngati Wheke history will be preserved for future generations with the help of a $71,000 Heritage Incentive Grant.


Christchurch Town Hall’s outstanding significance recognised

4 Sep 2020

Christchurch’s restored Town Hall has been recognised as a Category 1 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.