St James' Anglican Church on Riccarton Road, which has been closed for six years because of earthquake damage, are now looking for a new property in Central Riccarton to provide outreach for the community.

Mayor Lianne Dalziel and the city's top police officer will meet early November over the ongoing problems at the Riccarton bus lounge.

The weather was good and the crowd even better. Several thousand people from the surrounding community and beyond poured into Harrington Park from all points on Saturday, October 14, for the “Our Riccarton, Our Community” fun day.

After a residents association's chair said the area around University of Canterbury was becoming a slum, the group's founder - a former student - has urged productive dialogue.

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A cycleway linking the University of Canterbury to the central city was officially opened this morning as figures show more than 1000 people a day are already cycling on it.

The 5.6 kilometre Uni-Cycle route is the third Major Cycle Route  in Christchurch to fully open.  

From Western News, 10/10/17

As part of its Life in Christchurch series of surveys, the City Council is now focusing on communities and neighbourhoods.

This survey is covering topics such as neighbourhood connections, a sense of community and contact with neighbours, volunteering and neighbourhood and community facilities and services.

Community Development Advisor Marie Byrne says: "We want as many Christchurch residents as possible to complete the survey, so we encourage you to both fill in the survey, and pass the link on to your whanau/family and friends. The more Riccarton people that fill in the survey, the more comprehensive will be the information for the area."

The survey will be open for feedback until the 3rd November. Marie will be at the Common Ground Cafe, 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton, on Friday 20 November for anyone who would like to fill it online there.

The survey can also be filled out online at www.ccc.govt.nz/chchlife

One of the most popular community events in Riccarton is on again this year.

Community Day 2017 will be held at Harrington Park, Peverel Street, on October 14 -- and you are invited!

There will be FREE BBQ, food, activities & entertainment for all ages. This year we will be running a fancy hat design competition for all ages bring your original hat design along to be judged by Maria Wright, a well-known Christchurch hat designer.

The day will run from 1pm to 4pm, so pop along and have fun.

* Pic above: Some of the crowd at the 2015 event.