A $150,000 boost to help the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) expand their work in the community is one of several new grants approved by Christchurch City Council.

A charitable trust which runs a native tree nursery that provides thousands of trees each year for community planting projects in Christchurch is expanding its operation.

Murals on the walls of a boxing gym have sparked a community movement targeting graffiti in Aranui.

Being recognised with a Community Service Award came completely out of the blue for Manish Pandey.

Former red zone residents can share their stories of special places via a free app.

The Christchurch Netball Centre in South Hagley Park may become a community recreation, sports and multicultural centre.

Being recognised with a Community Service Award is a badge of honour for a Halswell Cub Leader.

Christchurch's Community Boards have outlined their priority projects for next few years, including promoting a healthy environment, improving local infrastructure, and supporting community safety and wellbeing.

Christchurch City Council is planning to set up a new group to provide advice on how to engage with residents on issues that are important for the whole city.

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.