Christchurch City Council has revealed the concept design for the rebuild of the South Library and Service Centre building.

Overall satisfaction with Christchurch City Council’s performance remains largely unchanged from last year, according to the latest survey of residents, with some noticeable improvements.

All your winter school holiday plans are covered with hundreds of activities, events and performances to choose from at KidsFest.

Offering customers a bite to eat or a drink outside may be about to get easier for businesses, with Christchurch City Council proposing new rules for outdoor dining across the city.

Enjoy tree planting with a twist to mark World Environment Day and Arbor Day.

Forty-nine trees will be planted on sections of Hereford, Worcester and Cashel streets as part of a plan to enhance the walkability, shade and amenity of the city’s inner east.

Christchurch City Council has approved a private plan change that will allow the Homebase retail centre on Marshland Road to expand, following an appeal to the Environment Court last year.

Christchurch residents now have until 12 May to have their say on proposed changes to the city’s planning rules that will allow more intensive development to meet future growth.

Kiri and Lou explore the world of feelings, childhood emotions and friendship.

From dune planting to Whānau Day, there’s a fun-packed programme of events in store for Matariki and Puaka at the city’s libraries this year.