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Council looks at Southshore flood fix options

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:23 pm | Christchurch City Council

Short-term options to reduce the risk of flooding in Southshore will be considered by the Council on Thursday. More >>

Crown, Council refresh Cost Sharing Agreement

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council will take ownership of the Margaret Mahy Family Playground, the Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct and the Bus Interchange as part of a proposed update of the Crown/Council Cost Sharing Agreement. More >>

Council signs new roads maintenance contracts

Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 11:03 am | Christchurch City Council

New maintenance contracts for the city’s roads will lead to a more proactive response to pothole repairs and general maintenance. More >>

Christchurch's Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Grand Opening

Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 10:24 am | Christchurch City Council

It’s Sumner’s turn to welcome an eagerly-awaited new facility, with the grand opening of Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre on Saturday 19 August. More >>

Hearings Panel supports Redcliffs land swap

Friday, 11 August 2017, 1:34 pm | Christchurch City Council

A Hearings Panel will recommend the Christchurch City Council swaps land with the Ministry of Education so it can relocate Redcliffs School. More >>

Crusaders Fans Welcome Super Rugby Champions Home Tomorrow

Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 8:56 am | Christchurch City Council

The victorious Crusaders will give their fans the opportunity to welcome home the cup and the team with a reception in the Central City tomorrow. More >>

Christchurch State of Emergency lifted

Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 4:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

Civil Defence update 4pm 25 July State of Emergency lifted Mayor Lianne Dalziel has this afternoon lifted the State of Emergency around flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. "The immediate dangers posed by significant rainfall and ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update - 10.15am 25 July

Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 10:31 am | Christchurch City Council

Heathcote River water levels are continuing to drop and the upper storage basins are slowly emptying. This is forecast to continue over the coming days. However, further rain is forecast from this Thursday and may cause isolated flooding in some ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence update 4pm

Monday, 24 July 2017, 4:26 pm | Christchurch City Council

Civil Defence update 4pm Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey is advising anyone still living in properties flooded above floor level to leave as soon as possible and to stay away. So far, 30 properties have been identified ... More >>

Christchurch State of Emergency

Monday, 24 July 2017, 10:42 am | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. We are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any impact is known it will be night ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update 24 July 9am

Monday, 24 July 2017, 9:02 am | Christchurch City Council

Heathcote River water levels are continuing to drop and the upper storage basins are slowly emptying. This is forecast to continue over the coming days. However tides still continue to impact and another high water level is predicted late this afternoon. ... More >>

3.30pm Christchurch Flood Update from the EOC

Sunday, 23 July 2017, 3:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

Civil Defence Rapid Response Teams are currently doing a visual assessment of flood affected areas. Teams are looking at how high water levels got to in various streets and identifying which properties may have been damaged as a result of flooding. The ... More >>

11.15am Christchurch Flood Update

Sunday, 23 July 2017, 12:10 pm | Christchurch City Council

11.15am Christchurch Flood Update from the EOC - Sunday 23 July The weather forecast is improving, and the rain has now stopped. Crews will continue to monitor flood-affected areas throughout the morning. At this stage the Linwood Civil Defence Centre for ... More >>

Christchurch Latest weather update - 6.45pm

Saturday, 22 July 2017, 6:49 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Latest weather update - 6.45pm Heathcote River While the high tide has now passed, we are still seeing significant flooding in the Heathcote river. Water levels are still rising in some places, and the next high tide will be 3.42am ... More >>

Latest Chch weather update 3:30pm

Saturday, 22 July 2017, 3:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

Latest Chch weather update 3:30pm Update 3:30pm Heathcote River The high tide is expected to be coming through now, with water levels expected to peak for around an hour after that. The advice remains that if you live in the upper and lower Heathcote ... More >>

Urgent message Heathcote River areas

Saturday, 22 July 2017, 2:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

Update: If you live in an evacuation zone near the Heathcote River (if your home has flooded since the earthquakes), and the water is above knee level around your house, the current may be dangerous, so for your safety, please stay in your house ... More >>

Urgent message - evacuations in upper and lower Heathcote

Saturday, 22 July 2017, 2:37 pm | Christchurch City Council

Urgent message – evacuations If you live in the upper or lower Heathcote areas, and your home has flooded since the earthquakes, we strongly recommend you evacuate now – ahead of the high tide due around 3:15pm. We expect the high tide to cause ... More >>

Local state of emergency declared in Christchurch

Saturday, 22 July 2017, 12:42 pm | Christchurch City Council

Local state of emergency declared in Christchurch Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due ... More >>

Heavy rain hitting Christchurch

Friday, 21 July 2017, 9:50 am | Christchurch City Council

Heavy rain is lashing Christchurch but it is not causing any significant problems so far. More >>

Grand opening of Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library

Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 1:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

After nearly six years, the Bishopdale community’s library and community centre have a permanent home – with Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre opening on Saturday 22 July. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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