News and Articles

Here is where we share news and some of the thought leadership documents on issues that the Christchurch Civic Trust care about and advocates for.

By Sandra Shaw

Daresbury House in Fendalton Road faces demolition after its Category 1 listing was rescinded by Christchurch City Council in early 2025, despite opposition from Christchurch Civic Trust. The owner intends to redevelop the site for …

By Hamish Gilchrist

Last Novembers Awards Ceremony was the 46th that the Christchurch Civic Trust has acknowledged built and environmental projects in the community worthy of recognition and Acknowledging individuals, groups and organisations who have, through their initiative …

By Hamish Gilchrist

The Search for Alternative Outdoor Entertainment Venues An investigation by First PACE Intern Poppy Selby-Page (PACE: Professional and Community Engagement) Initiated by and overseen by supervisors Emeritus Professor Christopher Kissling, Anne Dingwall, MA (Hons) and …

By Prof. Chris Kissling

Christchurch Civic Trust Partnering with PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) Internship Programme Project: Identification of Potential Sites, of varying capacity, within the Christchurch City Council District, for NEW Christchurch Entertainment Venue(s) as alternative(s) to Hagley …

By Hamish Gilchrist

On Monday, 24th June 2024, Ross was presented with his award for his 18 years of dedication, hard work and service to the Christchurch Civic Trust. To say that Ross Gray has left some big …

By Lynette Hardie-Wills

The Canterbury Museum is at the start of a challenging journey over the next 5 years, which will see it embarking on a cultural development journey in partnership with mana whenua, to reimagine and redevelop …

By Mark Belton

As climate change progresses and extreme weather events become more frequent, we are set to become mindful of the role of trees in our city and worldwide. The ‘National Park City’, is a wonderful global …

By Professor Chris Kissling

The Christchurch Civic Trust highlights an issue with how the New Zealand Ombudsman decides who can complain about government decisions. Usually, a person needs to be more affected by a decision than everyone else to …

By Professor Chris Kissling

Hagley Park in Christchurch is a treasured urban green space, comparable to iconic parks like London’s Hyde Park and New York’s Central Park, offering a variety of recreational activities and acting as a vital carbon …

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