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.

20 Mar 2026

Resident satisfaction in Christchurch continues to climb, with Christchurch City Council achieving its highest overall satisfaction score since 2019.

19 Mar 2026

The architectural plans of some of the city’s most significant commercial and public buildings have been carefully preserved for future generations.

16 Mar 2026

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