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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.


Roll-up screens for band rotunda restoration

27 Aug 2020

When the Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda reopens to the public it will have roll-up panel screens to enclose and protect it from the weather.


Dawn blessing marks Christ Church Cathedral milestone

12 May 2020

A dawn blessing service at Christ Church Cathedral today marks the start of stabilisation work in preparation for the restoration of the site.


Duke of Edinburgh's legacy commemorated

10 Jun 2022

On what would have been Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh's 101st birthday, a Memorial Grove dedicated to his memory was officially opened today.


Library exhibition spotlights iconic pre-quake buildings

17 Apr 2024

The architectural landscape of Christchurch looks very different to 100 years ago, with post-quake buildings like Tūranga reflecting our resilience and bicultural values.


Grants to help safeguard Christchurch’s heritage

19 Sep 2022

New Zealand’s oldest operational steamship – the tug Lyttelton - will get a new electrical boiler, thanks in part to a heritage grant from Christchurch City Council.


Share your Dux de Lux memories with us

22 Mar 2022

With news that the iconic Dux de Lux may be restored by summer 2024, we’re looking for your help in bringing your favourite stories and photos of Christchurch’s favourite pub back to life.


Festival highlights our diverse cultures

30 Sep 2021

From cemetery cycle tours to exhibitions and Irish melodies, the upcoming Christchurch Heritage Festival has many highlights.


Waka heading to Christchurch's Victoria Square

4 Mar 2019

Work on installing Victoria Square’s newest art work, Mana Motuhake, will begin later this month.


Opening up a window on the past

11 Oct 2021

Banks Peninsula hosts a range of exciting events at this year’s Christchurch Heritage Festival.