Council archives : Christchurch City Council

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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.

Christchurch City Council’s 2025 Annual Report reflects a city that continues to thrive.

31 Oct 2025

Second term Councillor Victoria Henstock has been appointed Deputy Mayor by Mayor Phil Mauger.

30 Oct 2025

Calling all photo buffs! It’s time for the annual Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

1 Oct 2025

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