For 25 years, Community Boards in Christchurch have been celebrating inspirational people who help make local areas a better place to live.

Time is running out to have your say on the future of 45 privately owned baches on public land at Taylors Mistake, Hobsons Bay and Boulder Bay.

Two refugee families will be welcomed to Christchurch on Friday as the city continues its proud tradition of offering a fresh start to families forced to flee their homeland.

Understanding youth sub-cultures is core to tackling alcohol-related harm among young people, a youth addictions expert says.

A permanent alcohol ban for rugby league playing fields has been backed by Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch City Council is seeking public feedback on its proposal to introduce a new permanent alcohol ban for rugby league fields and adjoining areas.

Residents in the Akaroa and bays area will be consulted about whether they are willing to help fund a $1.3 million grant for the new Akaroa Health Centre.

Christchurch City Council will try to acquire the Christchurch Netball Centre in South Hagley Park as a new base for community recreation, sports, and multicultural activities.

Rachael Fonotia remembers the feeling of excitement and optimism on the day the Aranui Wainoni Community Centre opened, with local school children singing waiata and a rousing haka performed in front of the impressive new building.

On what would have been Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh's 101st birthday, a Memorial Grove dedicated to his memory was officially opened today.