Street names at Christchurch subdivision changed to reflect heritage
Four streets in a planned Halswell subdivision will bear Māori names following concerns the names originally proposed did not reflect local heritage.
Rebuild
Construction of new Port Hills lookout gets green light
Construction of new Port Hills lookout gets green light
Construction of a new lookout, opposite the Sign of the Bellbird on the Port Hills, will start in February.
Submissions support cycleway
Majority of submissions support Christchurch cycleway but division over design details
A majority of the 424 submissions support the third and final section of the Nor’west Arc Cycleway, a Christchurch City Council analysis has revealed.
Police deny claim they're not patrolling roads
Police deny claim they are not patrolling busy Chch roads
Police are refuting a Christchurch community board member's claim they are not adequately patrolling the Northern Corridor and Cranford St for speeding motorists.
New $22.7m Rolleston library opens
'Celebration of shared heritage': New $22.7m Rolleston library opens
Nationally significant taonga, cutting edge technology, a sensory space and NZ’s largest video projection wall are among the gems to explore at Te Ara Ātea which opened today.
Akaroa wharf to be replaced with $19m structure
134-year-old Akaroa wharf to be demolished, replaced with $19m structure
Akaroa’s 134-year-old wharf is set to be replaced with a new $19.1 million structure.
Watch: Crane lifts new Medway St Bridge into place
Watch: Crane lifts new Medway St Bridge into place
The new Medway St Bridge span was successfully lifted into place by crane on Monday.
Construction of $35.7m Hornby centre under way
Construction under way on long-awaited $35.7m Hornby centre
The construction of Hornby's new $35.7 million library, customer services, recreation and sport centre is finally under way.
Suction tank blows out $3.4 million
Cost of Christchurch suction tank blows out by more than $3.4m
A price hike of $3.4 million on a long-delayed water storage tank project in the heart of Fendalton is being criticised as "far too high".
Metro Sports Facility set to open early 2023
Christchurch's delayed Metro Sports Facility set to open early 2023
Christchurch residents are hoping the end is in sight for a major post-quake build as contractors work around Covid-19 construction delays to finish the Metro Sports Facility.
Emergency personnel gear up for the 'big one'
Alpine Fault quake plan: Emergency response organisations gear up for the 'big one'
Emergency personnel from across the Selwyn district have hammered out their plans for responding to a magnitude 8 or higher quake along the Alpine Fault.
Low noise asphalt for Northern Corridor delayed
Low noise asphalt for Christchurch motorway delayed, NZTA apologises to 'disappointed' residents
The plan to cover Christchurch’s new Northern Corridor motorway in low noise asphalt has been delayed due to Covid disruptions.
New central city bridge opening to pedestrians, cyclists
New central city bridge opening to pedestrians, cyclists
The fences around the new North Frame bridge in central Christchurch will come down this week to allow pedestrians and cyclists across.
New bus stop planned for The Palms
New bus stop planned for Christchurch mall
The Palms will soon get a new and improved bus hub.
Another delay in construction of $35.7m Hornby centre
Another delay in construction of $35.7m Hornby centre
The construction of Hornby’s new $35.7 million centre has been delayed for the second time in less than a month.
Central city mall now a shared zone
Central city mall now a shared zone, retractable bollards manage vehicle access
A central Christchurch mall's 40-year stint as a pedestrian-only area has come to an end with three retractable bollards to manage vehicle access now operational.
High St road works should be finished before Xmas
High St road works should be finished before Christmas
A major street upgrade that has caused disruption in central Christchurch should be finished before Christmas.
Shipping delays hold up community centre
Shipping delays hold up construction of $35.7m Hornby centre
Shipping delays have held up construction of the new $35.7 million community centre in Hornby.
Work starts on new community picnic area
Work starts on new Dallington community picnic area
Work is under way to turn part of the former Christchurch red zone into a new community picnic area.
Parking a major worry during cycleway consultation
Parking a major worry for businesses, residents impacted by Harewood Rd cycleway design
The word 'parking' was mentioned 935 times in 1348 public submissions made on Christchurch's planned $19 million Wheels to Wings cycleway.