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Christchurch: A great place to be

Find out all about your local projects

If you’re wondering about the projects happening in your neighbourhood, Christchurch City Council’s online budget tool has been updated to show how much money is proposed, and when the work is scheduled.

Planning for the future  |  16 Mar 2023
169 Jazz fest

Jazzing up Christchurch’s longest-running music festival

The longest running music festival in Christchurch has been reinvented as the Jazz & Cabaret Festival.

Things to do  |  16 Mar 2023
169 tree canopy

What do you think of your new property valuation?

Property owners in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula have until Monday 20 March to object to their new rating valuations.

14 Mar 2023
  • Find out all about your local projects

    Planning for the future  |  16 Mar 2023

    If you’re wondering about the projects happening in your neighbourhood, Christchurch City Council’s online budget tool has been updated to show how much money is proposed, and when the work is scheduled.

  • Jazzing up Christchurch’s longest-running music festival

    Things to do  |  16 Mar 2023

    The longest running music festival in Christchurch has been reinvented as the Jazz & Cabaret Festival.

  • What do you think of your new property valuation?

    14 Mar 2023

    Property owners in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula have until Monday 20 March to object to their new rating valuations.

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Pooch pool parties back by pup-ular demand

Dogs, Things to do  |  10 Mar 2023

Garden party to help restore historic Mona Vale bathhouse

History & heritage, Things to do  |  8 Mar 2023

Proud to celebrate Christchurch Pride

7 Mar 2023

Pooch pool parties back by pup-ular demand

Dogs, Things to do  |  10 Mar 2023

Garden party to help restore historic Mona Vale bathhouse

History & heritage, Things to do  |  8 Mar 2023

Proud to celebrate Christchurch Pride

7 Mar 2023

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The latest on the Christchurch Coastal Pathway

Transport options  |  6 Mar 2023

Council approves submission on Future for Local Government

Council updates  |  1 Mar 2023

Operator announced for Parakiore’s movement arts studios

27 Feb 2023

The latest on the Christchurch Coastal Pathway

Transport options  |  6 Mar 2023

Council approves submission on Future for Local Government

Council updates  |  1 Mar 2023
Movement studio

Operator announced for Parakiore’s movement arts studios

27 Feb 2023

Councillors to consider annual budget

As the city navigates a complex economic environment, Councillors are meeting to finalise Christchurch City Council’s draft budget for the coming year.

Council updates  |  23 Feb 2023

Government funded transport projects brought forward

Eleven Government-funded transport projects have been fast-tracked by the Christchurch City Council that aim to encourage walking, cycling and public transport use.

Transport options  |  22 Feb 2023

Excess water: Your questions answered

Christchurch City Council's excess water invoices will begin to go out this week, we answer the most commonly asked questions below.

Water  |  22 Feb 2023

Invoices being sent to high water users

Excess water invoices will start being sent to Christchurch’s highest water users from this week.

Water  |  22 Feb 2023

Councillors to consider annual budget

Council updates  |  23 Feb 2023

Government funded transport projects brought forward

Transport options  |  22 Feb 2023

Excess water: Your questions answered

Water  |  22 Feb 2023

Invoices being sent to high water users

Water  |  22 Feb 2023

Getting around during SailGP

Things to do, Transport options  |  15 Feb 2023

All you need to know for the royal visit

History & heritage  |  15 Feb 2023

Impact of National State of Emergency

Weather  |  14 Feb 2023

Getting around during SailGP

Things to do, Transport options  |  15 Feb 2023

All you need to know for the royal visit

History & heritage  |  15 Feb 2023

Impact of National State of Emergency

Weather  |  14 Feb 2023

Get ready for heavy rain, strong winds

Weather  |  13 Feb 2023

SailGP teams up with Venues Ōtautahi

8 Feb 2023

Space showcase touching down at Tūranga

Libraries  |  8 Feb 2023

Get ready for heavy rain, strong winds

Weather  |  13 Feb 2023

SailGP teams up with Venues Ōtautahi

8 Feb 2023

Space showcase touching down at Tūranga

Libraries  |  8 Feb 2023

Waitangi Day welcome for our newest citizens

A special Waitangi Day citizenship ceremony will take place on Monday at Ngā Hau E Wha National Marae on Pages Road.

Civic events  |  3 Feb 2023

Princess Anne to rededicate Citizens’ War Memorial

Mayor Phil Mauger is looking forward to welcoming Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne to Christchurch later this month.

2 Feb 2023

Seattle sister-city visit strengthens ties

A visiting group from Christchurch’s sister-city Seattle will further strengthen relationship ties stretching back 42 years

1 Feb 2023

Kites of all shapes and sizes to delight at Kite Day

The skies above New Brighton Beach will be full of colour this Saturday as dozens of kites take to the skies at the beloved annual Kite Day event.

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  1 Feb 2023

Waitangi Day welcome for our newest citizens

Civic events  |  3 Feb 2023

Princess Anne to rededicate Citizens’ War Memorial

2 Feb 2023

Seattle sister-city visit strengthens ties

1 Feb 2023

Kites of all shapes and sizes to delight at Kite Day

Art & creativity, Things to do  |  1 Feb 2023

Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

Christchurch residents are being urged to reduce their water use with hot and dry conditions forecast for the coming weeks.

Extreme weather  |  27 Jan 2023

Museum to Pop Up in CoCA Building

Canterbury Museum has found an ideal central city site for its pop-up museum and helped secure the future of a beloved Christchurch cultural institution in the process.

26 Jan 2023

Rocks play a starring role in this garden

An unusual crevice garden created just before the 2020 lockdown is proving a hit with local, out of town and international visitors to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Parks and playgrounds  |  26 Jan 2023

Christchurch Free Wi-Fi numbers surging

Christchurch Free Wi-Fi has reached a major milestone with over 100,000 connections from locals and visitors.

Central city  |  25 Jan 2023

Mindful water use needed as temperatures rise

Extreme weather  |  27 Jan 2023

Museum to Pop Up in CoCA Building

26 Jan 2023

Rocks play a starring role in this garden

Parks and playgrounds  |  26 Jan 2023

Christchurch Free Wi-Fi numbers surging

Central city  |  25 Jan 2023

Jazz on the Lawn kicks off Summer Sundays concert series

Looking for a fun, laid back Sunday afternoon activity for the whole family? Summer Sundays gets underway at the Botanic Gardens this weekend with a session of jazz featuring punchy horns and smooth vocals.

Things to do  |  24 Jan 2023

Have your say on three waters reform bills

Residents can now have their say on two Government bills that progress three waters reform.

23 Jan 2023

Jazz on the Lawn kicks off Summer Sundays concert series

Things to do  |  24 Jan 2023

Have your say on three waters reform bills

23 Jan 2023
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