The annual report sets out what the Christchurch City Council did in the past year, why we did those things, how much they cost, and how we paid for them.
The Council produces an annual report each year to account for the money provided to it by its ratepayers, by financial institutions and by government agencies.
2024 Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 30 October 2024 and published on 28 November 2024, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
- Volume 1 – Overview and service performance [PDF, 5 MB]
- Volume 2 – Financial statements and group information [PDF, 5 MB]
- Annual Report Summary 2024 [PDF, 10 MB]
Past reports
The 2023 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 31 October 2023 and published on 28 November 2023, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
- Volume 1: Overview and service performance [PDF, 6.8 MB]
- Volume 2: Financial statements and group information [PDF, 4 MB]
- Annual Report Summary 2023 [PDF, 6.3 MB]
The 2022 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 14 December 2022 and published on 19 December 2022, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
- Annual Report 2022 [PDF, 6.5 MB]
- Annual Report Summary 2022 [PDF, 2.2 MB]
The 2021 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 12 October 2021 and published on 28 October 2021, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
- Annual Report 2021 [PDF, 5 MB]
- Annual Report Summary 2021 [PDF, 3.4 MB]
The 2020 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 10 December 2020 and published on 11 December 2020, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
- 2020 Annual Report [PDF, 4 MB]
- 2020 Annual Report – Summary [PDF, 2.1 MB]
The 2019 Annual Report was adopted by the Christchurch City Council on 26 September 2019. 
2019 Annual Report [PDF, 3.9 MB]
2019 Annual Report – Summary [PDF, 2.5 MB]
The 2019 Annual Report is our first opportunity to report on our progress against the key goals set in our 2018–2028 Long Term Plan. In preparing our Long Term Plan we used feedback from residents about what they wanted us to achieve for Christchurch over the 10-year period and what they wanted us to prioritise.
This Annual Report shows that we remain focused on bringing infrastructure and services across the city up to the standard residents expect. The report outlines our overall financial position and performance as measured against financial key performance indicators.
2018 Annual Report
The 2018 Annual Report was adopted by the Christchurch City Council on 11 October 2018.
2018 Annual Report [PDF, 3.1 MB]
2018 Annual Report – Summary [PDF, 6.3 MB]
This report shows how the Council is delivering on the promises made to our community – promises made after asking Christchurch residents what they want for their city as part of our long-term planning process. It also shows how the Council continues to respond to the rebuild of our city.
The report shows the Council’s overall financial position and performance as measured by its achievement against its financial key performance Indicators.
The 2018 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 11 October 2018 and published on 26 October 2018, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002 (ISBN: 978-1-877313-81-3).
2017 Annual Report [PDF, 2.7 MB]
2017 Annual Report - Summary [PDF, 2.8 MB]
The 2017 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 10 October 2017 and published on 9 November 2017, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002 (ISBN: 978-1-877313-76-9).
2016 Annual Report [PDF, 2.9 MB]
2016 Annual Report - Summary [PDF, 5.8 MB]
The 2016 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 29 September 2016 and published on 21 October 2016, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN: 978-1-877313-72-1
2015 Annual Report [PDF, 5.1 MB]
2015 Annual Report - Summary [PDF, 879 KB]
The 2015 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 29 October 2015 and published on 23 November 2015, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN: 978-1-877313-65-3
Annual Report 2014 [PDF, 2 MB]
Annual Report Summary 2014 [PDF, 2.7 MB]
The 2014 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 23 October 2014 and published on 20 November 2014, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN:978-0-9922581-9-1
Annual Report 2013 [PDF, 6.8 MB]
Annual Report Summary 2013 [PDF, 1.3 MB]
The 2013 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 3 October 2013 and published on 29 October 2013, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
Annual Report 2012 [PDF, 2.5 MB]
Annual Report 2012 website disclosure statement [PDF, 23 KB]
Annual Report 2012 Summary [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Annual Report 2012 Summary website disclosure statement [PDF, 25 KB]
The 2012 Annual Report was adopted by the Council on 25 October 2012.
Annual Report 2011 [PDF, 2.2 MB]
Annual Report 2011 Summary [PDF, 1.1 MB]
Audit Report Disclosure [PDF, 8 KB]
Published on 25 November 2011 by Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
ISBN 978-0-9876571-2-1
Annual Report 2010 [PDF, 3.7 MB]
Annual Report 2010 Summary [PDF, 1.1 MB]
Audit Report Disclosure [PDF, 16 KB]
Published on 29 October 2010 by Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
ISBN 978-1-877313-56-1
Annual Report 2009 [PDF, 2.6 MB]
Annual Report 2009 Summary [PDF, 933 KB]
Published on 19 November 2009 by Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002.
ISBN 978-1-877313-50-9
Annual Report 2008 [PDF, 6.8 MB]
Annual Report 2008 Summary [PDF, 1.3 MB]
The annual report and audited financial statements of the Christchurch City Council, together with the report of the Audit Office, were adopted by the Council on 16 October 2008.
Published on 7 November 2008 by the Office of the Chief Executive, Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN 978-1-877313-43-1.
Annual Report 2007 [PDF, 4 MB]
Annual Report 2007 Summary [PDF, 1.6 MB]
The annual report and audited financial statements of the Christchurch City Council, together with the report of the Audit Office, were adopted by the Council on 11 October 2007.
Published on 2 November 2007 by the Office of the Chief Executive, Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN 1-877313-33-5.
Please note:
- Jade Stadium Ltd changed its name to Vbase No. 2 Ltd on 24 August 2007
- Jade Stadium was renamed AMI Stadium on 24 August 2007
2006 Annual Report [PDF, 5.7 MB]
The annual report and audited financial statements of Christchurch City Council, together with the report of the Audit Office, were adopted by the Council on 21 September 2006.
Published on 19 October 2006 by the Office of the Chief Executive, Christchurch City Council, in compliance with s98(4) of the Local Government Act 2002. ISBN 1-877313-28-9.