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Annual hunt for historic Christchurch photos begins

29 Sep 2023

The search is on once again for unique photos that tell the stories of Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū-Banks Peninsula.


Grant supports new roof for The Malthouse

19 Jul 2023

One of New Zealand’s oldest surviving malthouses will be preserved for future generations with the assistance of a $72,100 Heritage Incentive Grant.


Garden party to help restore historic Mona Vale bathhouse

8 Mar 2023

An Edwardian garden party will help raise funds to restore the damaged bathhouse at historic Mona Vale Homestead.


Open homes reveal Belfast’s Kapuatohe heritage

10 Nov 2020

Local residents have stepped back in time, making the most of a rare opportunity to visit the historic Kapuatohe Dwelling and neighbouring cottage in Belfast.


Christchurch Town Hall’s Ferrier Fountain to spurt into action

15 Feb 2019

Christchurch’s Ferrier Fountain is nearly back in play almost 50 years after first taking the outdoor “stage”.


Victoria clock tower conservation work complete

26 Apr 2023

The jewel in the city's crown of decorative heritage clock towers has reopened after a meticulous year-long programme of conservation and maintenance work.


Celebrating the legacy of a legend

28 May 2025

A touring exhibition provides a rare opportunity for Ōtautahi to see wood, stone and steel sculpture works made by a legend of Aotearoa New Zealand art.


Canterbury Museum cares for tribute collection

11 Mar 2020

About 100 tributes left across the city in the wake of the mosque attacks have found a new home at Canterbury Museum.


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.


Heritage fragments from our city's shaky past

2 Aug 2021

Ten years after being pulled from earthquake rubble the huge front doors of St Paul’s Trinity Pacific church remain in storage.