Makeshift 'bar' brings joy to Christchurch neighbourhood
What started out as a joke has become a safe space for residents of a Christchurch suburb to talk about their feelings and meet their neighbours.
Emily Moorhouse
New lease of life for former high school gym
Avon Hub: New lease of life for former high school gym
The old Shirley Boys’ High gym has been reopened after its transformation into a community sport and rec centre.
Makeshift bar brings joy to neighbourhood
'Sydenham Street Wavers'. Makeshift bar brings joy to neighbourhood
What started out as a joke has become a safe space for residents to talk about their feelings and meet their neighbours.
Halswell Quarry plaques go missing
Plaques of friendship between Christchurch and Japan stolen from quarry
Two commemorative plaques at Halswell Quarry appear to have been stolen, leaving the community that looks after the area frustrated and confused.
Rising number of vape stores concerns residents
Rising number of vape stores concerns residents
Addington residents are worried about the growing number of vape stores opening in the area.
New signs to target unlawful motorbike riding in red zone
New signs to target unlawful motorbike riding in red zone
Concerns for safety and complaints about noise from unauthorised motorbikes have prompted 20 “no motorbikes” signs to be put up around the Christchurch red zone.
Henstock to stand for city council
Victoria Henstock enters race to for Christchurch City Council seat
A former executive director of the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust is standing for the city council.
Young boxer one-ups dad, uncle with gold
Up-and-coming Christchurch boxer one-ups dad and uncle with gold
Promising Woolston boxer Hamuera Tainui has one-upped his dad and uncle after winning a gold medal at the national amateur championships in Whanganui.
Bid to stop two-storey units fails
'We’re not sure what to do next': Couple fail to stop housing units that could block solar panels
A Christchurch couple have failed to stop the construction of a two storey housing unit complex next door with concerns it will cover their solar panels.
Bid to stop two-storey units fails
'We’re not sure what to do next': Couple fail to stop housing units that could block solar panels
A Christchurch couple have failed to stop the construction of a two storey housing unit complex next door with concerns it will cover their solar panels.
Bid to stop possible closure of New Brighton Rd
Possible closure of New Brighton Rd riles up community board member
The future of New Brighton Rd remains unclear, but a community board member wants to halt any decision to close parts of the east Christchurch artery.
Community hub opens to the public
Community hub opens to the public
After six years of labour, perseverance and patience, a new community hub in South New Brighton has finally opened to the public.
Residents call for lower speed limit in Addington
Residents call for lower speed limit in Addington
Speeding drivers are concerning residents in Addington.
Plan to make pedestrian crossing safer
Safety concerns behind plan to change crossing and drop speed limit
Concerns over speeding drivers and near misses involving school children at a Christchurch pedestrian crossing has prompted a plan to make it safer.
Roading and transport regeneration projects funded
Roading and transport regeneration projects funded
A handful of projects in the Linwood area have been given the green light, meaning repairs and rebuilds can get under way this year.
Rugby team tackles fire
Rugby team tackles fire at Christchurch bar
A fire being treated as suspicious was swiftly put out thanks to the help of a Christchurch rugby team training close by.
91yo delivery driver finally able to take a break
91-year-old delivery driver finally able to take a break
After years of volunteering as a delivery driver, former Christchurch school caretaker Roy Labrum has decided it’s finally time to hang up his keys.
Ram-raiders chased off by bakery workers
Ram-raiders chased off by bakery workers
Early morning bakery workers thwarted ram-raiders after they struck at a nearby Christchurch liquor store.
Spot the wooden birds hiding along estuary
Great Godwit Hunt: Can you spot the wooden birds hiding near the estuary?
Dozens of painted wooden godwits hidden near the Avon Heathcote Estuary are waiting to be found.
Event planner uses skills to help feed homeless
Event planner uses skills to help feed homeless
A collaboration between food truck owners and an event planner has ensured homeless people around Christchurch have full bellies.