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Make a day of it along the City to Sea pathway
With plenty of picnic spots, nature play areas and time for real fruit ice cream along the way, the City to Sea pathway makes for the perfect day of exploration on foot or wheels.
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Make a day of it along the City to Sea pathway
19 Jan 2026With plenty of picnic spots, nature play areas and time for real fruit ice cream along the way, the City to Sea pathway makes for the perfect day of exploration on foot or wheels.
New play space at Lyttelton’s Naval Point now open
A ‘sinking ship’, monkey bars and dinghy are all features of a new play space at Naval Point.
Local students bring fresh ideas to Hoon Hay Park
Students at Te Kōmanawa Rowley School have stepped into the role of landscape architects – designing, prototyping and constructing a new play space in Hoon Hay Park.
Christchurch ranks globally as bicycle-friendly city
Christchurch has been named the most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania and 38th globally in an international ranking index.
Bots take over Shirley Library
People who are curious about creative technologies and robotics can find out more by heading to Shirley Library for Robot Week.
Libraries, Things to do |
7 Jan 2026
Readers can’t get enough of Lee Child
Jack Reacher fans have helped authors Lee and Andrew Child take out the most popular book at Christchurch’s libraries for the eighth year running.
Council seeks relatives of Sunnyside Hospital patients buried in unmarked graves
Christchurch City Council is hoping to connect with family members of the hundreds of Sunnyside Hospital patients who died in care and were buried in unmarked graves.
Be mindful of your pooch over summer
Dog owners are being reminded to take care of their furry friends and others while enjoying the outdoors over the summer months.
Design approved for Shirley Community Facility
Plans for a new Community Facility at Shirley Reserve have been approved by the local Community Board.
Libraries |
6 Jan 2026
Dogs |
18 Dec 2025
Gear Up Ōtautahi wins national prize
A community-driven project to help children play sports by recycling gear has been recognised nationally.
New variable speed zones will make it safer to get to school
Speed limits are being lowered at the start and end of the school day to make it safer for tamariki and rangatahi to get to schools and kura in Ōtautahi Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula.
Public transport improvements included on national list
Public transport improvements for Greater Christchurch are a step closer after being included on a list of nationally important infrastructure priorities.
Council welcomes local government review
Christchurch City Council supports the Government’s intention to simplify local government, reduce duplication, and strengthen regional performance.
Sport & recreation |
5 Dec 2025
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