City life

Take a look inside the new home of the Crusaders in the latest construction update from One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.

The first waves of bar-tailed godwits have arrived at the Avon Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai following their heroic annual migration from the northern artic.

Councillors are confirming a plan to introduce parking charges at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.

Parking infringement fees, which are set by the Government and enforced by the Council, have gone up for the first time in two decades.

Over 100 groups which help foster a sense of community across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will receive support from Christchurch City Council.

Increasing use of red-zoned land in Christchurch’s Port Hills by the public has Christchurch City Council rangers fearing the worst.

Wider footpaths, landscaping and improved pedestrian crossings are some of the upgrades on the way for the streets surrounding Christchurch’s new stadium.

Chlorine free water has returned to two community taps in Christchurch.

The future for street upgrades around Te Kaha will be decided next week.

Fendalton Library is closing for eight weeks while Christchurch City Council refurbishes the building.

Changes to Gloucester Street are being proposed to stay.

Cyclists and scooter riders using two Central City shared paths are being reminded to lower their speed.