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Food, family, home, garden and weekend ideas across Christchurch.
Sumner resident Jean Rogers celebrated her 100th birthday indoors while winter snow interrupted her preferred gardening plans.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Wed, 5 August 2026
Nurse Maude care and support workers took strike action in Christchurch on Friday morning as a pay and sick-leave dispute widened across several centres.
Fri, 31 July 2026
He Waka Tapu has begun construction on Project Hauora in east Christchurch and launched a $1 million fundraising campaign to help complete a new health and wellbeing hub.
Fri, 31 July 2026
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is preparing for a leadership transition after director Philip Aldridge was confirmed to be critically unwell and unable to return to work.
Fri, 31 July 2026
Ara Institute of Canterbury fashion student Alex O'Hagan has given Christchurch's design scene a national lift, winning three honours at the 2026 Hokonui Fashion Design Awards for a collection developed during his final year of study.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Christchurch Hospital has opened a dedicated discharge lounge as part of its 2026 winter response, aiming to free inpatient beds sooner for people arriving through acute care.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Body Fit Training's Ferrymead and Riccarton studios are set to close, following the earlier shutdown of the Victoria Street branch.
Sat, 6 June 2026
Morning coffees, park walks and backyard meals add up to a city that feels easy to live in.
Sat, 24 January 2026
Coffee, gardens, riverside walks and a short drive to the coast is often all it takes.
Tue, 20 January 2026
Parks, beaches and outdoor dining are giving residents more reasons to stay out after work.
Wed, 7 January 2026
Christchurch City Council's late-2024 Future Transport consultation asked residents to think about walking, cycling, public transport, roads and future growth. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting fo
Tue, 12 November 2024
Christchurch Airport's terminal refresh included upgraded bathrooms, a parent's room, food court changes and a children's play area. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin
Tue, 15 October 2024
The February 2024 Port Hills fire affected homes, infrastructure and recreational areas, and the investigation report kept outdoor fire safety in public focus. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting fo
Wed, 25 September 2024
WORD Christchurch Festival 2024 ran from 27 August to 1 September, bringing writers, thinkers and performers into the city. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Tue, 27 August 2024
Tīrama Mai ran from 22-30 June 2024 as a free cultural lighting festival in central Christchurch. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects
Sat, 22 June 2024
The Gloucester Street trial used temporary design changes to create a more people-friendly street environment near key central city destinations. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christch
Mon, 6 May 2024
The 2024 Christchurch Marathon brought participants together across marathon, half-marathon and shorter distances on 21 April. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 202
Sun, 21 April 2024
Matatiki Hornby Centre opened in April 2024, bringing new recreation, library and community services to Hornby. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive becau
Sat, 20 April 2024
The Christchurch Food Show ran from 5-7 April 2024 at Wolfbrook Arena. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly to how people in
Fri, 5 April 2024
Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival ran in Christchurch in January 2024, adding performance and street energy to the summer calendar. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bul
Fri, 19 January 2024
From ceramics to seasonal produce, weekend markets are drawing crowds.
Mon, 29 December 1969
Plenty of options for parents looking to fill the weekend.
Sun, 28 December 1969
Garden designers and landscapers report strong demand heading into summer.
Sat, 27 December 1969
Our pick of spots for a slow morning coffee or a long lunch.
Tue, 2 September 1969