Airbnb owners not being held to account
Airbnb owners not being held to account
Many Airbnb owners in Christchurch are operating without consents due to a lack of enforcement.
Dylan Smits
From library saviour to community advocate
From library saviour to community advocate: Is the Chch mayoralty next?
Christchurch mayoral candidate Sara Templeton says political ambitions can be sparked by the most humble of goals. She talks to reporter Dylan Smits.
Wrong number nightmare finally over
Wrong number nightmare finally over
Jan Sione’s Ticketek nightmare has finally ended after her cellphone number was removed from the company’s contact details on Google.
More money for cycleway after cost blowout
More money for cycleway after cost blowout
Do you agree with the decision to reallocate money to the Antigua Street Cycle Network to cover its $1.2m cost blowout?
Historic lodge to be rented out
Historic Riccarton lodge set to become a rental home
A historic Christchurch lodge, built in 1865 and once owned by the ‘father of New Zealand horse racing’, will soon be available for rent.
Listen! I’m not Ticketek
Listen! I’m not Ticketek: Christchurch woman's phone number listed as Ticketek contact
Taking customer service calls can be a nightmare - especially if you are not getting paid for it and your personal cell number is listed online as a contact for Ticketek.
Working longer for love - and money
Chch seniors working longer for love - and money
Retirement is becoming a distant prospect for many seniors in Christchurch as some choose to continue working - while others are forced to out of financial necessity.
Support for event to mark Canty anniversary
Support for event to mark Canty anniversary
A new poll shows strong support for a Christchurch City Council funded event to mark the 175th anniversary of Canterbury this year.
Alcohol policy may hurt businesses
Alcohol rule changes may hurt Christchurch bars and nightclubs
Christchurch’s bar and nightclub representatives believe proposals to address alcohol-related harm, including a 2am one-way-entry requirement for all on-licences, could hurt their businesses.
Restored relic taken back to Antarctic base
Restored relic taken back to Antarctic base
After a whirlwind month-long trip to Antarctica, a young Canterbury Museum conservator is grateful to have played a part in preserving the history of the early polar explorers.
Frustrated developer to lay complaint
Frustrated property developer to lay complaint
A property developer is laying a complaint with Christchurch City Council after a rejected consent delayed his housing build by six months.
ECan seeks exemption to bikes on buses ban
ECan seeks exemption to bikes on buses ban
Environment Canterbury has requested an exemption to NZTA's controversial bike racks on buses ban.
Exemption to bikes on buses ban
Exemption to bikes on buses ban
Environment Canterbury has requested an exemption to NZTA's controversial bike racks on buses ban.
Frustrated developer to lay complaint
Frustrated Chch property developer to lay complaint
A property developer is laying a complaint with Christchurch City Council after a rejected consent delayed his housing build by six months.
No support for milestone anniversary event
No support for milestone Canterbury anniversary event
Should Christchurch City Council support a large public event to mark Canterbury’s 175th anniversary this year?
Adventurers glimpse disappearing heritage
Urban explorers searching for new adventures as derelict buildings disappear
Post-quake Christchurch was a haven for urban explorers - but as derelict buildings are demolished they are now looking for new adventures.
Residents’ advocate wants seat at council
Residents’ advocate wants seat at Christchurch council table
A key figure in the fight against suburban housing intensification is making a bid for the Christchurch City Council.
Radich hopes to collaborate with Chch to secure events
Radich hopes to collaborate with Chch to secure events
Behind-the-scenes talks are under way to see how Christchurch and Dunedin can share big ticket events when the $683 million Te Kaha stadium opens in the Garden City next year.
Co-operation or arm wrestle for bums on seats?
Chch v Dunedin: Co-operation or arm wrestle for bums on seats?
Behind-the-scenes talks are under way to see how Christchurch and Dunedin can share big ticket events when the $683 million Te Kaha stadium opens in the Garden City next year.
Restored relic heads back to explorer’s base
Cantabrians to return restored relic to explorer’s Antarctic base
Two Cantabrians will help take a treasured book from Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition back to the ice.