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An unusual crevice garden created just before the 2020 lockdown is proving a hit with local, out of town and international visitors to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

A new volunteer programme for men who are supported by the City Mission - either through accommodation or the provision of food and self-care facilities - aims to provide regular, meaningful work opportunities.

A traditional Korean roofed pavilion to be installed in the Songpa-gu Garden at Halswell Quarry Park will commemorate Canterbury veterans of the Korean War.

Two years of successful trials that have seen wildflowers blooming in Hagley Park and recently near the Antigua Boatsheds will ideally be expanded into selected community parks next spring.

A new pink, green and yellow coloured basketball court is designed to encourage girls to feel comfortable using and enjoying the court space.

As spring weaves its magic across the Garden City, we asked Christchurch City Council Head of Parks Andrew Rutledge how the name came about.

Wildflowers, fruit trees and hand-painted signs are helping to brighten up Addington’s Simeon Park in a bid to create a more welcoming and diverse space, as well as help reduce the impact on the environment.

A website and app for walkers which provides easy planning for short and long-distance trips throughout New Zealand has recently added Christchurch City Council-managed tracks to its database.

Alison Evans started work as a Christchurch City Council park ranger one year ago. We asked her a few questions about her life on the job.

Mountain bikers will have a new trail to conquer if plans to expand the track network in a popular Port Hills scenic reserve go ahead.