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Never a dull day for Council Parks Ranger

13 Jan 2022

There is no such thing as a normal day at work for Christchurch City Council Ranger Yvette Williams.


Sumner skate park on track for summer start

15 Apr 2021

A skate park will start to roll into view in Sumner this year following approval of plans for the wider Village Green.


Doris Lusk artwork is a family affair

8 Apr 2024

A new interactive artwork in Doris Lusk Reserve in Linwood Village pays homage to the artist the reserve is named after, and was designed by her granddaughters, Natasha English and Tatyanna Meharry.


Top award for Christchurch parks icon

14 Nov 2023

A man of mana, a legend and a bloody good bugger.


Turf is in the blood for new recruit

10 Aug 2021

Twenty one year old Lachie Stove is stoked to be starting his new role as a Sports Turf Operator at Hagley Park this month.


Rocks play a starring role in this garden

26 Jan 2023

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.


Homeless people volunteer with park rangers

21 Dec 2021

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.


New ‘smart’ bins coming to a park near you

1 Jun 2021

‘Smart’ bins are being installed in community parks around Christchurch as the city council moves to reduce maintenance costs in the city’s public spaces.


Pavilion to form centrepiece of Korean garden

17 May 2022

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.


Colourful makeover for basketball court

16 Mar 2022

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