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Christchurch: A great place to be

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.

Central city  |  1 Apr 2026

Ribbon cut at Christchurch’s new stadium

One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha was officially opened by Mayor Phil Mauger at a ceremony this morning.

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Facilities, Innovation, Sport & recreation  |  27 Mar 2026

The Lichfield Street Carpark will remain under Council ownership after a decision today.

Central city  |  1 Apr 2026

Ribbon cut at Christchurch’s new stadium

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Facilities, Innovation, Sport & recreation  |  27 Mar 2026

Another big jump in satisfaction with the Council

Council updates  |  19 Mar 2026

Central city on full display after long rebuild

Infrastructure upgrades, Libraries, Parks and playgrounds, Planning for the future, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  27 Feb 2026

What’s your property worth?

Housing  |  25 Feb 2026

Another big jump in satisfaction with the Council

Council updates  |  19 Mar 2026

Central city on full display after long rebuild

Infrastructure upgrades, Libraries, Parks and playgrounds, Planning for the future, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  27 Feb 2026

What’s your property worth?

Housing  |  25 Feb 2026

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Homestretch for new stadium build

Facilities, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  23 Feb 2026

Noise limit plan change gets go ahead

Central city, District Plan  |  13 Feb 2026

Transport and water upgrades planned for Lincoln Road

Better streets & spaces, Infrastructure upgrades, Neighbourhood news, Road safety  |  12 Feb 2026

Homestretch for new stadium build

Facilities, Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  23 Feb 2026

Noise limit plan change gets go ahead

Central city, District Plan  |  13 Feb 2026

Transport and water upgrades planned for Lincoln Road

Better streets & spaces, Infrastructure upgrades, Neighbourhood news, Road safety  |  12 Feb 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

Free and low cost events on this weekend

Anzac Day dawn services, the Super Round live site, and the City Nature Challenge are taking place this weekend.

Things to do  |  Yesterday

Council appoints Interim Chief Executive

Christchurch City Council has appointed Bede Carran as Interim Chief Executive to guide the organisation through a period of transition and significant planning work over the coming months.

Council updates  |  23 Apr 2026

Anzac service in Cathedral Square

Christchurch residents are invited to remember New Zealand’s fallen soldiers at the Anzac Day dawn service in Cathedral Square.

Civic events  |  17 Apr 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

Free and low cost events on this weekend

Things to do  |  Yesterday

Council appoints Interim Chief Executive

Council updates  |  23 Apr 2026

Anzac service in Cathedral Square

Civic events  |  17 Apr 2026

Get amongst the Super Round action

Central city  |  9 Apr 2026

Thousands set to run at biggest ever Christchurch Marathon

Central city, Getting around  |  9 Apr 2026

Strong first three months for Parakiore

Sport & recreation  |  8 Apr 2026

Get amongst the Super Round action

Central city  |  9 Apr 2026

Thousands set to run at biggest ever Christchurch Marathon

Central city, Getting around  |  9 Apr 2026

Strong first three months for Parakiore

Sport & recreation  |  8 Apr 2026

Chief Executive to depart the Council

Council updates  |  7 Apr 2026

More aeration to reduce Wastewater Treatment Plant odour

2 Apr 2026

Take a peek at One New Zealand Stadium

18 Mar 2026

Chief Executive to depart the Council

Council updates  |  7 Apr 2026

More aeration to reduce Wastewater Treatment Plant odour

2 Apr 2026

Take a peek at One New Zealand Stadium

18 Mar 2026

Public consultation planned for Cathedral Square

Christchurch residents will have the opportunity later this year to provide feedback on a proposed design of Cathedral Square.

Central city  |  11 Mar 2026

Go Live lineup turns up the nostalgia

Celebrate a golden era in homegrown rock at this year’s Go Live Festival produced by Christchurch City Council.

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  11 Mar 2026

Ceremony for Christchurch mosque attacks

A formal commemoration will be held to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Civic events  |  9 Mar 2026

What's on this weekend?

Check out what's happening in and around Christchurch for the first weekend of March.

Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  6 Mar 2026

Public consultation planned for Cathedral Square

Central city  |  11 Mar 2026

Go Live lineup turns up the nostalgia

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  11 Mar 2026

Ceremony for Christchurch mosque attacks

Civic events  |  9 Mar 2026

What's on this weekend?

Sport & recreation, Things to do  |  6 Mar 2026

Updates from the Council chamber

Find out more about the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.

Council updates  |  4 Mar 2026

Council to consider Cathedral Square roading improvements

Councillors will be asked next week to decide whether to approve a $2.5 million upgrade of Worcester Boulevard as part of the ongoing Cathedral Square roading project.

27 Feb 2026

It’s Annual Plan time again

It’s time to have your say on Christchurch City Council’s plans for the coming year.

Council updates  |  27 Feb 2026

Feedback sought on clearway trial

Christchurch City Council is asking for feedback on the clearway being trialled on Hagley Avenue.

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Have your say, Parking, Road safety  |  30 Jan 2026

Updates from the Council chamber

Council updates  |  4 Mar 2026

Council to consider Cathedral Square roading improvements

27 Feb 2026

It’s Annual Plan time again

Council updates  |  27 Feb 2026

Feedback sought on clearway trial

Better streets & spaces, Central city, Have your say, Parking, Road safety  |  30 Jan 2026

Buskers Festival taking over Christchurch streets

The World Buskers Festival is back this month, bringing wild, world-class street performances to Christchurch.

Art & creativity, Central city  |  22 Jan 2026

Council calls to work with Government on rates approach

Christchurch City Council staff have outlined concerns about the Government’s proposal to cap annual rates increases at 2% to 4%.

20 Jan 2026

Buskers Festival taking over Christchurch streets

Art & creativity, Central city  |  22 Jan 2026

Council calls to work with Government on rates approach

20 Jan 2026
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