Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 104]
Christchurch City Council CEO reappointed
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 6:01 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Tony Marryatt has today been reappointed until 31 December 2014, subject to contract negotiations. Deputy Mayor Ngaire Button says Councillors will meet on Monday 12 September in the morning to discuss the terms ... More >>
Canterbury Rugby Finds a Home
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 3:43 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Crusader and Canterbury rugby teams will be based at the Christchurch City Council-owned Rugby League Park from early next year, following a decision by the Council to contribute a million dollars to the development of the park and to allow its sublease from the ... More >>
Interviews held for Council CEO
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 11:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today interviewed candidates for the position of the Council’s Chief Executive. More >>
Permanent alcohol ban in Riccarton/Ilam recommended
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 3:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
A Christchurch City Council hearings panel is unanimously recommending a permanent 24 hour, seven days a week alcohol ban in public places is adopted for Riccarton/Ilam following the success of the temporary alcohol ban in the area. More >>
All-weather ASB Football Park set for October opening
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 12:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
A new state-of-the-art $1.6 million artificial football turf at ASB Football Park (formerly English Park) is on track to be completed by the end of September. The new turf is designed to remain playable in all weathers and upgraded lighting will ... More >>
Council welcomes Port Hills decision
Monday, 5 September 2011, 4:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council welcomes the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority’s announcement that 9700 Port Hills properties have been rezoned green. Mayor Bob Parker says this is good news for residents and business owners in the areas affected and ... More >>
Community Fanzones travelling east
Monday, 5 September 2011, 1:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Community Fanzones will be travelling to the eastern suburbs of Christchurch during the Rugby World Cup 2011 Tournament to ensure no one misses out on the action. More >>
Central City Plan Drop-in Centre opens
Monday, 5 September 2011, 12:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents wanting more information on the draft Central City Plan are invited to visit the Drop-in Centre at the Events Village this week. More >>
Canterbury thanks New Zealand
Friday, 2 September 2011, 4:09 pm | Christchurch City Council
Canterbury is marking the one-year anniversary of the September 4 earthquake by thanking New Zealand for its compassion, support and generosity during the last year. The Mayors of Christchurch, Waimakariri, and Selwyn and Environment Canterbury Chair ... More >>
Port Hills risk notices replaced
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:52 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council staff and contractors will be working in the Port Hills next week to review the status of notices due to expire that prohibit entry to homes. Around 500 Civil Defence red placards were issued on the Port Hills as a result of ... More >>
Fanzone fun at Hagley
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:05 am | Christchurch City Council
The Fanzone at the Events Village in North Hagley Park is now up and final touches are being made in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2011, which kicks off next Friday 9 September. More >>
Summary draft Plan to be delivered to Central City this week
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 5:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
Properties within Christchurch’s four avenues will receive their copy of the draft Central City Plan summary this Friday (2 September). The City Council was advised late last week that the summary of the draft Plan had not been delivered to residents ... More >>
Public sewer clearing complete
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 3:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sewer clearing and temporary solutions have restored sewer services in all Christchurch streets. This means the majority of people who were using chemical or portable toilets after the 22 February and 13 June earthquakes are now able to flush their household ... More >>
Free e-book service available for library customers
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 2:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries is offering a new service which allows library customers to download electronic books at no cost at any time of the day. Customers are able to download a choice of more than 1600 e-book titles, including fiction and non-fiction ... More >>
New Halswell community directory now available
Monday, 29 August 2011, 5:02 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is helping Halswell people to get involved in their community with the publication of a new community directory listing more than a hundred clubs, activities and contacts. There are listings for walking groups, community ... More >>
Romanian Team Visit
Monday, 29 August 2011, 11:41 am | Christchurch City Council
The RWC 2011 Romanian Team will be arriving in Christchurch this Thursday 1st September and are expected in the international arrivals lounge at 2:45pm. More >>
Visitors’ vote of confidence a boost for local economy
Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
Akaroa harbour becomes the chosen destination for cruise ships visiting Canterbury this coming season in a change that will bring significant economic benefits to the picturesque Banks Peninsula township and surrounding area. Cruising is a growth industry ... More >>
Suburban Centres Programme workshops a hit
Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:03 pm | Christchurch City Council
More than 140 people have taken part in Council-led Suburban Centres Programme workshops on the recovery of the commercial areas centred around Linwood Village (Stanmore Road/Worcester Street area) and Selwyn Street shopping area over the past week. More >>
Water restrictions this summer
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 5:08 pm | Christchurch City Council
Water restrictions will be in place this summer as a result of earthquake damage to the city's water supply network. More >>
Engineering reports show Civic Offices structurally sound
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 4:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s Civic Offices in Hereford Street is a safe building and has no major structural damage as a result of recent earthquakes, engineering reports say. More >>
