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Heritage

Heritage

Heritage in the city

Buildings and public art give us a real sense of how the city has grown as well as commemorating our past, present and future.

Heritage walks

Historic walking tours within easy walking distances and longer historic trails, which require the use of public transport.

Christchurch Heritage Festival

An annual festival held in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to celebrate the heritage of our district.

Heritage Strategy

Our strategy to recognise, protect and celebrate the heritage/taonga of Ōtautahi Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula.

Heritage advice and consents

Resource consent is required for demolition or relocation of, and some alterations to, heritage items scheduled in the Christchurch District Plan.

Heritage Grants

Heritage grant funding supports owners, kaitiaki, communities and groups to protect, promote and celebrate the unique stories and places which are our taonga.

Women's suffrage

A history of women's suffrage in Christchurch and information on the Kate Sheppard Memorial.

Council flag poles

The Council maintains flag poles in the following locations and are maintained quarterly.