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Strike up the band for Edmonds Band Rotunda return

11 Mar 2020

A $1.5 million project to restore Christchurch’s heritage Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda on the banks of the Avon River is set to start this week


Government unveils plans for Kate Sheppard's former home

19 Sep 2019

The former Christchurch home of suffragist Kate Sheppard is going to be used as a heritage venue and educational centre where people can learn about trailblazing New Zealand women.


School’s in for Open Christchurch architecture

26 Jun 2019

Are you curious about the amazing playground on the roof of Cathedral Grammar, a dining hall at Christ’s College that mirrors Hogwarts, and Christchurch’s only vertical school, Ao Tawhiti?


Family snaps slide into Canterbury history

29 Oct 2020

Family slideshow evenings held in a darkened lounge are a fond, nostalgic memory for Christchurch woman Isabel Tweedy.


Spring into Christchurch's heritage

7 Oct 2019

Spring fairs, a rare glimpse inside an historic mansion undergoing restoration, and the chance to explore heritage hot spots in the central city are some of the highlights of this year’s Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival.


Grant helps share stories of Christchurch’s important places

28 Apr 2021

A project that tells the stories and histories of important heritage places in Christchurch is getting a $30,000 grant from Christchurch City Council.


Celebrating the rich heritage of Christ Church Cathedral

5 Sep 2019

The unique history and heritage of Christ Church Cathedral will be celebrated at the upcoming Beca Christchurch Heritage Festival 2019.


Restoration work starting on Old Municipal Chambers

29 Apr 2021

A multimillion-dollar project to restore and strengthen one of Christchurch’s grand old dames – the Old Municipal Chambers building – is about to get under way.


Restoration begins on artist Bill Sutton's former Christchurch home

7 Oct 2019

Work is under way to convert the former home of acclaimed New Zealand artist Bill Sutton into a community centre and house museum showcasing his life and art.


Street Talk: Papanui Road – building a city

16 Feb 2022

Not many streets have been the subject of a concert overture - which makes Christchurch's Papanui Road extra special.