Some residential Christchurch streets will be temporarily closed to traffic and turned into play areas for children in a series of pop-up events funded by the Government.
A pop up kids’ community library set up in one of Christchurch’s special suburban Character Areas is being well-used by the community.
The Christchurch City Council is partnering with community groups and social agencies to support the redevelopment of the City Mission site and to build a new whare for Māori youth.
A multi-media touring exhibition and a dance performance in a suburban pool are just two of the projects that have been helped by Creative Communities Scheme grants.
Concerns over safety and public access have prompted the Christchurch City Council to close the North Beach Car Park temporarily to freedom camping during weekends.
Christchurch City Council’s Papanui Service Centre will soon become a one-stop shop for people wanting to post letters and pay bills.
An evolving archive of Christchurch community images captures everyday life in an urban landscape for future generations.
Tighter controls on tourist bus parking, more toilet facilities and “smart” public rubbish bins will all be in place for the busy upcoming cruise ship season in Akaroa.
Options for managing Christchurch’s growing home-share accommodation sector will be outlined to City Councillors next week.
If you have a garden packed with plentiful potatoes, lavish lettuces or beautiful berries then you could be a contender for the upcoming Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards.