Christchurch City Council

The city's awesome annual festival of architecture is happening soon! The Open Christchurch festival runs on May 3-5 and celebrates the diverse range of architectural experiences on offer in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Get behind closed doors, explore new spaces and discover new parts of the city. See Newsline for more information: https://lnkd.in/g_GJrKqA Images: Washington Skate Park (Phase 1, 1998; Convic, 2014). Photo by Dennis Radermacher. SFonua Mana Tongan Church (Bull & O'Sullivan Architects, 2021). Photo by Peanut Productions. Te Hohepa Kōhanga Reo (Bull & O'Sullivan, 2020). Photo by Sam Hartnett

The Council and the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association have signed an agreement which will open up more of Canterbury Agricultural Park for public use while helping to provide long-term certainty for the A&P Show. Read more about the agreement on Newsline below.

Reminder!! Feedback on our Draft Long Term Plan closes this Sunday, 21 April! It covers everything the Council will do for the next 10 years, from water, transport, waste and climate change, to heritage, libraries and rec and sport. There are some tough choices ahead so make sure you let us know what you think. Check the Plan out and have your say: https://lnkd.in/gRQpdeqN

The shelves are stacked, the pools are filled, and it's almost time for the grand opening of Christchurch newest library and pool Matatiki Hornby Centre will be officially opened by the Mayor on Friday 19 April at 1pm, and the centre will be open from 3pm. Celebrate the opening with a fun-filled community day on Saturday 20 April and try out the inflatable obstacle course in the pool or VR sessions in the library. More info here: https://lnkd.in/g9pYBMCn

The scaffolding is down and for the first time in over a decade the Old Municipal Chambers can be seen in all its red brick glory! The category 1 heritage listed building, completed in 1877, was the first of its type in New Zealand and has undergone an extensive programme of strengthening and restoration work. Read more about the restoration and future use of the building on Newsline: https://lnkd.in/geqeS23Y

See the Council's planned spending at a glance! The Long Term Plan is out for feedback so check out the online budget tool, making it easier for people to find out about the Council’s planned projects, when they’re due and how much they’ll cost. You can search by the area you live in, the type of project, the project name or even just a key word. Start using the tool now: https://lnkd.in/g63ikfYa

Ever wondered where your rates go? Check out a day in the life of your rates below - we provide so much more than just water, roads and parks! We’re currently asking for your feedback on the future of our city and what you want the Council to prioritise over the next 10 years: https://lnkd.in/gRQpdeqN

What is a Long Term Plan? How much money are we spending? How will this affect my rates? Is the Council making any savings? How can I give feedback on this? Our draft budget is out for feedback, here's your guide to what exactly that means!

So good to see local companies using our library tech! Kea Aerospace design and fly a large, solar-powered, unmanned aircraft for earth observations. All while having utilised the state-of-the-art laser cutting and printing equipment at Tūranga during their prototyping stage.

Aside from the big ticket issues like water, transport and Te Kaha, there are other projects coming up in the next decade that are just as important to sections of the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula community. Cunningham House, Robert McDougall Gallery, Akaroa Wharf and parks elements of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor all feature in the upcoming 10 year budget. What else is going into the Long Term Plan?