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Agencies team up to protect vulnerable dogs

A drive offering free vaccinations and microchipping for dogs is heading to Linwood.

22 Jul 2025
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Still going strong at 80

Community matters  |  14 Jul 2025

The issues facing Christchurch this election

City life  |  18 Jul 2025

Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds up and running

Community matters  |  17 Jul 2025

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Agencies team up to protect vulnerable dogs

22 Jul 2025

A drive offering free vaccinations and microchipping for dogs is heading to Linwood.

Safer cycleway celebrated by Council, KiwiRail and community

The lights are flashing and the bells are ringing at three upgraded railway crossings in Papanui and Bishopdale.

Getting around, Infrastructure upgrades, Road safety, Transport options  |  17 Jul 2025

Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds up and running

A major revamp of the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is finishing up.

Parks and playgrounds, Sport & recreation  |  17 Jul 2025

Safer cycleway celebrated by Council, KiwiRail and community

Getting around, Infrastructure upgrades, Road safety, Transport options  |  17 Jul 2025

Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds up and running

Parks and playgrounds, Sport & recreation  |  17 Jul 2025

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Still going strong at 80

Exercise is an antidote to aging - That’s the motto of Paula Barrett who at 80 years old teaches three fitness classes a week at Christchurch City Council’s Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre.

Health & wellbeing, Sport & recreation  |  14 Jul 2025

Council briefed on ocean outfall alternative for Akaroa wastewater scheme

Christchurch City Council might, next year, reconsult and reconsider ocean outfall as a potential alternative to land irrigation for its future Akaroa and Duvauchelle wastewater treatment scheme.

Water  |  1 Jul 2025

Still going strong at 80

Health & wellbeing, Sport & recreation  |  14 Jul 2025

Council briefed on ocean outfall alternative for Akaroa wastewater scheme

Water  |  1 Jul 2025

Borehole drilling starts at Lighthouse Road site

Investigations are continuing to understand potential remediation options for land instability affecting Lighthouse Road and surrounding area in Akaroa.

Civil defence  |  30 Jun 2025

Get amongst the fun at KidsFest

These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest.

Things to do  |  23 Jun 2025

Council to confirm its Annual Plan

The Mayor and Councillors meet next week to finalise Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26.

18 Jun 2025

High-vis heroes at the heart of parkrun

Puffing your way through a 5km run on a Saturday morning might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but after completing her first parkrun one frosty morning in May 2023, Briony O'Farrell was hooked.

Volunteering  |  16 Jun 2025

Borehole drilling starts at Lighthouse Road site

Civil defence  |  30 Jun 2025

Get amongst the fun at KidsFest

Things to do  |  23 Jun 2025

Council to confirm its Annual Plan

18 Jun 2025

High-vis heroes at the heart of parkrun

Volunteering  |  16 Jun 2025

Bromley streets to be upgraded

16 Jun 2025

Council to consider report on reducing tsunami siren network

12 Jun 2025

Paws for thought and register your pooch

Dogs  |  11 Jun 2025

Bromley streets to be upgraded

16 Jun 2025

Council to consider report on reducing tsunami siren network

12 Jun 2025

Paws for thought and register your pooch

Dogs  |  11 Jun 2025

New fleet for Cycle Safe programme

Getting around, Transport options  |  9 Jun 2025

Shelter upgrades for Christchurch bus users

Getting around, Road safety, Transport options  |  5 Jun 2025

Celebrate Matariki with Christchurch City Libraries

Libraries, Things to do  |  4 Jun 2025

New fleet for Cycle Safe programme

Getting around, Transport options  |  9 Jun 2025

Shelter upgrades for Christchurch bus users

Getting around, Road safety, Transport options  |  5 Jun 2025

Celebrate Matariki with Christchurch City Libraries

Libraries, Things to do  |  4 Jun 2025

Improvements for dog facilities in Christchurch’s southwest

A fenced dog exercise area, two walking paths and tree plantings are being planned as part of the Halswell Quarry Park improvement plan.

Dogs  |  4 Jun 2025

New date confirmed for tsunami siren testing

Tsunami sirens along Christchurch’s coastline will be re-tested on Sunday 13 July.

Civil defence  |  30 May 2025

Time to retire for long standing education dog

Shelter rescue Jock has taught hundreds of school kids about dog safety for the past 12 years.

Dogs, Libraries  |  27 May 2025

Peace Train steaming along a new route

The Peace Train has completed its biggest season yet with over 10,000 passengers taking a ride along its new route.

Botanic Gardens, Central city, New on the scene, Things to do, Volunteering  |  23 May 2025

Improvements for dog facilities in Christchurch’s southwest

Dogs  |  4 Jun 2025

New date confirmed for tsunami siren testing

Civil defence  |  30 May 2025

Time to retire for long standing education dog

Dogs, Libraries  |  27 May 2025

Peace Train steaming along a new route

Botanic Gardens, Central city, New on the scene, Things to do, Volunteering  |  23 May 2025

Spinning a yarn and crafting connection

Art & creativity, Libraries  |  21 May 2025

Exciting upgrades underway at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 

Facilities  |  19 May 2025

Council to proceed with resource consents for Akaroa wastewater treatment scheme

Water  |  14 May 2025

Spinning a yarn and crafting connection

Art & creativity, Libraries  |  21 May 2025

Exciting upgrades underway at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park 

Facilities  |  19 May 2025

Council to proceed with resource consents for Akaroa wastewater treatment scheme

Water  |  14 May 2025

Public feedback sought on Cave Rock lights

Have your say  |  12 May 2025

Laptop repair workshops are diverting waste while upskilling kiwi kids

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Rubbish & recycling, sustainability  |  7 May 2025

New research on Christchurch’s source water

Water  |  6 May 2025

Public feedback sought on Cave Rock lights

Have your say  |  12 May 2025

Laptop repair workshops are diverting waste while upskilling kiwi kids

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Rubbish & recycling, sustainability  |  7 May 2025

New research on Christchurch’s source water

Water  |  6 May 2025
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