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All you need to know for Princess Anne's visit to Christchurch

15 Feb 2023

The public are welcome to witness the dedication of the restored Citizens’ War Memorial in the presence of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne on Friday.


Clock tower repairs timed to start in July

26 Jun 2019

Work to repair and restore the damaged heritage clock towers in New Brighton and Scarborough will begin in July.


New lookout for Sign of the Bellbird

6 Dec 2021

A new lookout opposite the Sign of the Bellbird featuring stone walls and native plantings will be under construction by February.


New name reflects importance of cemetery

30 Jun 2021

A name change for Avonhead Park Cemetery will reflect its significant location as the interment site of the unidentified victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.


Opening the doors of Christchurch's architectural gems

26 Mar 2025

Take a peek behind the doors of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s most exceptional architecture and design during Open Christchurch 2025.


Name change on agenda for ‘spelling mistake’ creek

8 Apr 2021

Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board members want to correct the historical misspelling of Kaputone Creek, seeking an official name change to Kā Pūtahi.


Council honours commitment to Cathedral reinstatement

7 Aug 2024

The second and final instalment of a $10 million grant to the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust (CCRL) will be released for payment today.


Historic Rapaki Schoolhouse to be conserved

24 Nov 2021

An important part of Te Hapū o Ngati Wheke history will be preserved for future generations with the help of a $71,000 Heritage Incentive Grant.


Christchurch Town Hall’s outstanding significance recognised

4 Sep 2020

Christchurch’s restored Town Hall has been recognised as a Category 1 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.


Proposal to restore Old Municipal Chambers

4 Dec 2020

Christchurch City Council will next week consider whether to go ahead with an agreement that would see a prominent central city heritage building restored and leased.