Our Heritage, Our Taonga

Find out how the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula districts' heritage is protected and shared.

Heritage Strategy

Our strategy to recognise, protect and celebrate our heritage/taonga.

Heritage protection

The Christchurch District Plan provides protection for heritage within the district.

Christchurch Heritage Festival

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

Heritage grants

Protect, promote and celebrate the unique stories and places which are our taonga.

Heritage resources

Find out more about the history of our district.


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