Municipal Chambers, Oxford Terrace (Our City O-Tautahi) is the only building that has been purpose built for the Christchurch City Council.

Every other building that has housed the Council has been an existing building modified to suit the Council’s requirements. This building was designed by local architect Samuel Hurst Seager and was erected on the cleared site of the old Land Office. This distinctive "Queen Anne" style building at the corner of Oxford Terrace and Worcester Street was erected in 1887 as the former Christchurch City Council Chambers and functioned as the centre of local government until 1924. It remains in City Council ownership.

The building now provides an accessible space for the City Council and the people and communities of Christchurch to meet to present and exchange ideas and knowledge about the city and important development, environmental and social issues, as well as celebrate its life, colour and creativity. Our City O-Tautahi is a must-see for visitors and locals.

The earthquakes in Christchurch has caused substantial damgae to the city. Our City O-Tautahi is closed until further notice.