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All Blacks Victory Parade through Christchurch

Monday, 24 October 2011, 1:19 pm | Christchurch City Council

Following New Zealand's victorious win against France last night, the complete All Blacks squad will be in Christchurch for a victory parade down Rolleston Avenue tomorrow afternoon to celebrate their Rugby World Cup 2011 Tournament win. More >>

Focus group and drop-in sessions held for Ferry Road

Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:43 pm | Christchurch City Council

More than 200 people have taken part in Council-led Suburban Centres Programme focus group and drop-in sessions on the recovery of the Ferry Road / Main Road corridor over the past week. More >>

City infrastructure fared well in yesterday’s deluge

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 12:11 pm | Christchurch City Council

The city’s infrastructure coped well with the heavy rain yesterday, despite recent earthquake damage. More >>

Building up to Sunday’s big match

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 10:48 am | Christchurch City Council

With a high turn out of fans anticipated for the New Zealand v France Rugby World Cup 2011 Final this weekend, an additional large screen will be in place at the Fanzone in North Hagley Park. More >>

Wet weather update and road closures

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 10:47 am | Christchurch City Council

Reports of rain easing in the Canterbury region will provide relief to residents watching rising river levels. There is not expected to be any issues relating to high tide this evening. More >>

Wet weather update and road closures 19/10/11 4pm

Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 4:22 pm | Christchurch City Council

Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution following severe weather conditions in Christchurch over the past day. More >>

Flooding in Banks Peninsula

Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 1:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council have reported that heavy rain and strong winds are causing isolated areas of flooding and trees falling onto roads in Banks Peninsula. NZTA has closed State Highway 75 from Birdlings Flat to Little River. More >>

Changes to this year's NZ Cup & Show Week

Monday, 17 October 2011, 11:57 am | Christchurch City Council

New Zealand Cup and Show Week is back on track and less than three weeks away to provide all the racing, fashion and farmyard atmosphere that makes Canterbury Anniversary the best week of the year in Christchurch. More >>

Solid Energy/Chch City Council Biodiesel research a success

Friday, 14 October 2011, 2:09 pm | Christchurch City Council

A wastewater treatment process that recycles biodiesel glycerol and produces 'green' renewable energy is now underway in Christchurch. The process, which is the result of three years' of testing and research between the Christchurch City Council and ... More >>

Temporary Central City bus interchange opens

Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 11:35 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch bus users will enjoy a more streamlined service from the end of October with the opening of Central Station - a new temporary bus interchange. More >>

More fun for finals weeks at the Fanzone

Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 11:34 am | Christchurch City Council

More fun for finals weeks at the Fanzone With less than two weeks left of Rugby World Cup 2011 and just in time for the school holidays, the entertainment has stepped it up a notch at the Fanzone in North Hagley Park. More >>

Community support needed to ensure water conservation

Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 11:32 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is calling on the whole community to ensure the Level 3 water restrictions now in place are supported by everyone in the lead up to summer. More >>

Exciting discoveries to be found on Flower Power trail

Monday, 10 October 2011, 11:39 am | Christchurch City Council

Bella the Bee is delighting children of all ages this month as part of the Botanic Gardens Flower Power discovery trail. More >>

Moorhouse Avenue overbridge closed to heavy traffic

Saturday, 8 October 2011, 2:52 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Moorhouse Avenue overbridge, which crosses over Colombo Street, has been closed to heavy traffic from today as a result of further structural assessments following aftershocks. More >>

RWC 2011 action this weekend in Christchurch

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 4:28 pm | Christchurch City Council

Presenting Canterbury: The Festival, which is designed to give locals and visitors the opportunity to taste and experience the best Canterbury has to offer, will be operating daily from this Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 October, 11am to 5pm in the area ... More >>

Work to secure Bridge of Remembrance begins

Monday, 3 October 2011, 5:24 pm | Christchurch City Council

Work will begin to brace Christchurch’s Bridge of Remembrance in preparation for repairs to the iconic war memorial. Christchurch City Council earlier advised that the temporary bracing to reinforce the memorial, which crosses the Avon River at ... More >>

New Recreation and Sport Centre honours late Graham Condon

Monday, 3 October 2011, 3:44 pm | Christchurch City Council

Recreation and sport in the city will get a much needed boost with Sunday's official opening of the Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre. And, from Monday 10 October the Centre will deliver world-class sports and recreation opportunities to the public. More >>

Level 3 water restrictions start in Christchurch

Monday, 3 October 2011, 12:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

“We are working hard to repair reservoirs, damaged wells and drill new wells but we need Christchurch residents to limit their outdoor water use now. This is a city-wide issue,” says Council Water and Waste Manager Mark Christison. More >>

Get your kicks at COKE Rugbyfest

Monday, 3 October 2011, 12:37 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch may have missed out on hosting the big RWC 2011 quarter-final match featuring New Zealand being played this Sunday 9 October - but it won't be missing the party. COKE Rugbyfest @ Hagley is set to be a huge celebration in North Hagley ... More >>

Public welcomed back to Fendalton Library

Monday, 3 October 2011, 12:27 pm | Christchurch City Council

Fendalton Library is opening today (Monday 3 October) for the first time since the February earthquake. Christchurch City Council has re-opened part of the library in Jeffreys Road to the public as Council staff continue to use the other part as ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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