What is happening in your community during the Winter School Holiday?
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library Events: Kidsfest
For Kids, and for teens (12-18 years)
Out and About in Christchurch
Bottle Lake, Waitākiri Park: Get outdoors and find a trail
Central City, the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora: Kidsfest
Central City, Christchurch Art Gallery: Drawing Activity and holiday trail
Central City, Botanic Gardens: Events
Central City, Horticultural Society: Events
Central City, Canterbury Museum: Dinosaur and fossil school holiday events and the Matariki Trail
Central City, Imagination Station: School holiday programme
Central City, Tram: Visit
Halswell Quarry: Trails and historic sites
Harewood, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve: Visit
West Melton, Canterbury Astronomical Society: Kidsfest
Wigram, Airforce Museum: Holiday programme
Find playgrounds and play areas in your neighbourhood
What about a walking adventure?
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
Ryman Village Open Days
Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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93.1% Yes
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6.9% No
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