City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Spark an open-air romance with music this summer
Mitre10 Sparks is set to dazzle in 2026 with a special Valentine’s Day-themed extravaganza.
Come celebrate the New Year at Hagley Park!
North Hagley Park will be the place for young and old to come together and countdown to the start of 2026 with music, dance, singing and fireworks.
Environmental monitoring sensor network expansion
A network of sensors that provide environmental information to help support emergency services’ response efforts is expanding to more sites around Christchurch and at Little River.
Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch mayor
Progress results show Phil Mauger has won Christchurch’s mayoralty race.
Transport upgrades for South-East Central
Spring roading upgrades are kicking off throughout the Central City.
Snapshots from Canterbury's past
Calling all photo buffs! It’s time for the annual Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.
Super Round heads to New Zealand to open Stadium
The city of Christchurch, the Crusaders and Super Rugby Pacific have joined forces to bring Super Round to Christchurch in 2026, marking the first major sporting event at the brand new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Talking about our changing climate
How do we address an issue as big as climate change?
Main North Road water pipe renewal to begin
A project to install new water supply pipes on Main North Road between Johns and Factory roads will get underway next week.
Nominate a building for Open Christchurch 2026
Calling all curious neighbours, inquisitive passers-by, design professionals and architecture lovers - nominate a building you think is worth celebrating at Open Christchurch 2026.
Sixty artists feature in new street art exhibition
An upcoming group exhibition at The Welder in Welles Street promises to bring the streets indoors.
Clock ticking to deadline for candidate nominations
If you are still mulling standing in the October election, you have until noon next Friday to throw your hat in the ring.
Trees and big screens signal business end of construction on new stadium
Landscaping and big screens are being installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha after another big month of progress on site.
Charlie leads pack as most popular pooch name
Charlie is still top dog when it comes to popular names for Christchurch canines.
Dogs |
21 Jul 2025
The issues facing Christchurch this election
Christchurch City Council has released its 2025 Pre-election Report ahead of the local government elections on 11 October.
Stadium street upgrades finished ahead of schedule
350,000 cobblestones, 5,176 plants, and 5.5km of new pipes later – major street and water network upgrades around the new stadium are finished.
