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Heritage value of Sutton House nationally recognised

10 Mar 2022

The house and garden that once belonged to celebrated Christchurch artist Bill Sutton have been nationally recognised for their heritage value.


Clubhouse and church supported with heritage grants

24 Nov 2021

A clubhouse completed in 1923 for the Canterbury Yacht and Motor Boat Club is one step closer to finding a new, permanent home beside the Governors Bay Jetty.


Botanic Gardens' historic glasshouse to temporarily close

27 Apr 2021

Cuningham House, the historic greenhouse in Christchurch Botanic Gardens, will be closed for two weeks for repairs from Thursday 29 April.


More time for McLean’s Mansion upgrade

27 Feb 2020

The owner of a landmark Christchurch heritage building has been granted extra time to complete a huge restoration project.


Heritage Incentive Grants for two historic hotels

24 Mar 2021

The owners of two historic hotels in Christchurch’s city centre are going to receive heritage incentive grants to help them preserve their buildings.


Poles apart no longer as Arctic Voices opens at Canterbury Museum

2 Jul 2019

Canterbury Museum will host exhibitions that are polar opposites with the opening of the interactive Arctic Voices.


Christchurch's Berlin Wall pieces mark 30th anniversary

19 Nov 2019

Remnants of the Berlin Wall have gone up in Christchurch in time for the anniversary month of the controversial barrier’s fall 30 years ago.


Worsley’s navigational legacy endures

8 Jan 2019

A new journey of discovery has unravelled the science behind an incredible feat of celestial navigation by Akaroa-born Antarctic explorer Frank Worsley.


Christchurch Town Hall’s Ferrier Fountain to spurt into action

15 Feb 2019

Christchurch’s Ferrier Fountain is nearly back in play almost 50 years after first taking the outdoor “stage”.


Kate Sheppard’s former home now open to public

15 Dec 2020

The public can now visit the former Christchurch home of suffragist Kate Sheppard, who was at the centre of the campaign to get New Zealand women the right to vote.