Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 11]
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 >>