Christchurch youth to lead local climate action through global fund
Christchurch has been announced as one of 300 cities selected to take part in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund, a global initiative empowering young people to design and deliver practical climate solutions in their own communities.
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Christchurch youth to lead local climate action through global fund
Environment | 9h agoChristchurch has been announced as one of 300 cities selected to take part in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund, a global initiative empowering young people to design and deliver practical climate solutions in their own communities.
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Parklands Library good to go
The books, magazines, coffee, and puzzle exchange are all back – Parklands Library reopens to visitors from Tuesday 7 April.
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The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.
The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.
Ribbon cut at Christchurch’s new stadium
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Date set for tsunami siren testing
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Council to consider mitigation options for wastewater plant
Christchurch City Council is set to consider options for reducing odour from the ponds at the fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant.
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Council briefed on Mass Rapid Transit route protection process
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National search for missing Robyn Kahukiwa artworks
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is issuing a callout to track down a series of missing artworks by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential artists, Robyn Kahukiwa (1938–2025).
Made in the Pacific: A Collection of Tāoga
A new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū celebrates the enduring significance of Pacific art and craft practices and their strong connection with contemporary artists and artmaking.
