HQ Function

The Civic Offices serve as the primary administrative hub, housing council staff, customer service centers, council chambers for meetings, and offices for the Mayor and Chief Executive. It's the central point for public interaction and council operations.

Notable Features:

A modern, purpose-built facility designed with sustainability and accessibility in mind. It incorporates public spaces, meeting rooms, and customer service areas. The building was constructed post-earthquakes, reflecting the city's regeneration.

Work Culture:

As a public service organization, the work culture emphasizes community focus, collaboration, and public accountability. There's a strong drive towards resilience, innovation in service delivery, and responsiveness to the needs of Christchurch residents.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is a key symbol of local democracy and governance in Christchurch. It's the operational heart for delivering essential city services and implementing strategic initiatives for the city's development and well-being.

Values Reflected in HQ: The building's design and function aim to reflect values of transparency, public service, accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

Location:

As a local government authority, Christchurch City Council's operations are primarily focused on the city of Christchurch and its immediate surrounding areas within New Zealand. It does not have international offices in a corporate sense. However, it engages globally through various means such as: Sister City relationships (e.g., Adelaide, Australia; Kurashiki, Japan; Seattle, USA; Songpa-gu, South Korea; Gansu Province and Wuhan, China), participation in international local government associations, sharing expertise (particularly in earthquake recovery and urban resilience), and fostering international connections for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Street Address:

53 Hereford Street

City:

Christchurch

State/Province:

Canterbury

Country:

New Zealand