A free information session to help migrants is being provided by Immigration New Zealand and the Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau, on Sunday afternoon, 18 November 2018.

Brilliant weather, lots of food and fun, and most importantly lots of people from the neighbourhood made for a great day out yesterday at the Riccarton Street Party.

Christchurch's Christmas parade is moving from Riccarton, back to the central city.

The annual Riccarton Street Party is back and now celebrating its tenth year! Lots of free and fun activities, food, bouncy castle, petting zoo, competitions and stage programme. Come along and hang out with your neighbours.

Sunday 4 November, 11am -1pm, Elizabeth Street, between Division and Clarence Streets.

For more information visit Facebook, www.facebook.com/events/1993583254025629/

Brilliant sunshine, a big crowd, lots of free food and entertainment. It all added up to a wonderful time for all at the 'Our Riccarton, Our Community, Let's Have Fun' day.

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As part of the university’s “Strengthening Communities through Social Innovation” course, teams of students this year have designed and implemented social improvement ideas. The latest has been to construct a mini-library at the Clarence Reserve (opposite Westfield carpark).

Parking is a huge issue in Riccarton, which is one of the most difficult areas in suburban Christchurch. As a result of the earthquakes, many Central City businesses have moved to the suburbs, particularly in the west, and this pressure is added to by the large mall and Canterbury University.