City life
Christchurch: A great place to be
Candidate profiles for October election now online
As October’s local election approaches, voters can now find information about their candidates online.
Review of Chief Executive performance
Christchurch City Council has reviewed the performance of Chief Executive Mary Richardson for the 2024/25 financial year.
22 Aug 2025
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.
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.
Dogs |
21 Jul 2025
Council updates |
30 Jun 2025
Christchurch’s plans finalised for next year
Christchurch City Council has confirmed its plans for the year ahead, with the adoption of the Annual Plan 2025/26.
Milestone moment as first seat installed at new stadium
The first seat has been installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha.
Mass Rapid Transit earns national nod
Christchurch’s Mass Rapid Transit project has been named on a list of nationally important infrastructure work.
Proposed new rebates to encourage central city development
Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.
An award dedicated to the Nepali community
Binod Parajuli’s name may be on the Civic Award he received last year, but the honour was dedicated to the wider Nepali community.
News in brief from the Council meeting
Improvements on Moorhouse Avenue, speed limits around schools, tsunami sirens and Central City development contributions – here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Te Hononga Civic Offices to be strengthened
Christchurch City Council staff will continue to vacate the Te Hononga Civic Offices annex as work to strengthen the building gets underway.
What Christchurch had to say about alcohol-related harm
The Mayor and Councillors are now weighing up the community’s views on how alcohol should be sold and supplied in Christchurch.
Civic events |
19 Jun 2025
Facilities |
17 Jun 2025
Addington Brook renewal progressing well
Stage two of the Addington Brook renewal programme in South Hagley Park is well underway, with half of the earthworks and all of the tree removals now completed.
Consultation for Templeton cemetery opens
Feedback is being sought on a draft concept plan for a cemetery in Templeton to meet Christchurch’s future burial needs.
Have your say |
5 Jun 2025