Council archives : Christchurch City Council

Visit, search and find out more about the Christchurch City Council Archives.

Browse digitised items from the Christchurch City Council Archives via Canterbury Stories.

Take a walk through central Ōtautahi Christchurch and discover life in the city during the late 1800s.

Explore the history of Christchurch City Council events, people and places from 1862.

Find the latest information on the Wastewater Treatment Plant here.

10 Apr 2026

A plan to upgrade the mall in New Brighton has just got the go-ahead.

9 Apr 2026

Mayor Phil Mauger today announced that Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Mary Richardson will be leaving her role on 1 May.

7 Apr 2026

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