Canterbury A&P Show, the Sleeping Beauty at the Isaac Theatre Royal and plans for Rāwhiti Domain
The Ravensdown Canterbury A&P Show opens on Friday at Canterbury Agricultural Park, and the Royal New Zealand Ballet brings the Sleeping Beauty to the Isaac Theatre Royal. The council wants to hear from locals on a bigger playground, 300 trees and two new paths proposed for Rāwhiti Domain. Drizzle is forecast each day, warming to 22 on Sunday.
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Christchurch proposes new flood, stopbank and earthworks rules, most already in force
Christchurch City Council has notified Plan Change 17, a package of District Plan changes covering flood-prone land, building near the Waimakariri River stopbanks and earthworks. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 11 December.
Read the storyParks & OutdoorsBigger playground, 300 trees and two new paths proposed for Rāwhiti Domain
The council and New Brighton Catholic School have drawn up a three-stage plan to replace the southern play space at Rāwhiti Domain, and the council wants to hear from locals by Sunday 29 November.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
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Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:52pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Ravensdown Canterbury A&P Show 2026
Canterbury Agricultural Park
Details and ticketsFrom $19Fri 13 Nov · 1pmBIFF 2026 - The Uprising
Lumiere Cinemas
Details and ticketsFrom $28Fri 13 Nov · 7pmMaria Williams: Lezzie McGuire
Little Andromeda Theatre
Details and ticketsFri 13 Nov · 7:30pmRoyal New Zealand Ballet Presents the Sleeping Beauty
Isaac Theatre Royal
Details and ticketsFrom $19Fri 13 Nov · 8pmBIFF 2026 - Whitetail
Lumiere Cinemas
Details and ticketsFrom $10Fri 13 Nov · 8:30pmZach Mandeville: Storytellers
Little Andromeda Theatre
Details and ticketsEverything on in Christchurch this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
Cass Bay Christchurch: Sheltered Harbour Swimming, Water Quality and Playground
Head to Cass Bay for a sheltered harbour swim, a seaside playground and a scenic stretch of the Head to Head Walkway near Lyttelton.
Read the guideScarborough Park Christchurch: Coastal Views, Playground and Paddling Pool
Stunning coastal views and expansive open spaces await at Scarborough Park near Sumner, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly. What will…
Read the guideŌhinetahi Tracks Christchurch: Bush Walks above Governors Bay and the Orongomai Trail
Steep, narrow bush tracks in Ōhinetahi Bush Reserve above Governors Bay, plus the Orongomai Trail loop through old Port Hills forest.
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