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Rebuild of underground services underway throughout Chch
Friday, 11 February 2011, 11:44 am | Christchurch City Council
Work is underway on permanent repairs to Christchurch's water supplies, drainage and sewerage systems, roads, kerbing and footpaths which were damaged in the September Earthquake Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Minister of Earthquake Recovery Gerry ... More >>
Akaroa-Wairewa by-Election Result
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 2:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Progress results for the Akaroa-Wairewa by-election show Lyndon Graham is the highest polling candidate to represent Akaroa on the Akaroa-Wairewa Community Board. Voting in the by-election closed at 12 noon today (Thursday 10 February). This result is ... More >>
Artist Gifts Major Body of Work to Christchurch Art Gallery
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 10:13 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Art Gallery is to be the recipient of a major body of work gifted to the city by renowned artist, Max Gimblett. More >>
Orientation Alcohol Ban Starts Next Week
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 9:16 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council’s temporary alcohol ban in Ilam streets for this year’s university orientation starts next Thursday. The temporary ban will be in place 24 hours a day from 00:00 hours on Thursday 17 February to 12:00 hours on Sunday ... More >>
Libraries Computer Upgrade
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
An upgrade to Christchurch City Libraries’ computer server means online library services will be unavailable for one day next week. Online services available at libraries and from home computers, including the library catalogue, book hold options, ... More >>
Beautiful game scores high for Chch’s diverse communities
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 3:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
The annual Global Football Festival, about to get underway in the city, actively promotes greater involvement by all communities as Christchurch’s ethnic diversity increases. More >>
Sydenham Town regeneration begins
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 12:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will launch the Sydenham Town Regeneration Project at a community meeting early next month. The Project will look at the development of a plan that will set out the long term vision for Sydenham Town. Programme Manager ... More >>
Public input wanted for Estuary's future
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 4:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
An important window of opportunity is open enabling Christchurch residents to have their say on the future of land edging the Avon/Heathcote Estuary - Ihutai. The Council is preparing a draft Master Plan for the management of public land around the edges ... More >>
Books for Babies turns 20
Monday, 7 February 2011, 2:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries' Books for Babies Programme, which encourages early literacy and library use, marked its 20th anniversary with a morning tea celebration at the Central Library this morning. More >>
Rugby-inspired show premieres this week
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:39 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents can this week be the first to see a rugby-inspired theatre piece that will entertain crowds during Rugby World Cup 2011. The Outwits will be performing The Complete History of World Rugby (abridged) inside the Cathedral Square ... More >>
Christchurch Art Gallery celebrates Canterbury artists
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
Two new exhibitions opening at Christchurch Art Gallery this week celebrate the work of two major Canterbury artists. More >>
Mall safety to the fore in new accreditation programme
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
Shopping malls, which are becoming significant community hubs, can promote their safety in a new Mall Safety Accreditation Programme. More >>
Residents captivated by cultural diversity celebration
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:15 pm | Christchurch City Council
One of the best things about Culture Galore, Christchurch’s annual celebration of the ethnic makeup of the city, is finding out about all the diversity we have at our doorstep, say residents. More >>
Earthquake recovery groups to discuss progress
Friday, 4 February 2011, 4:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Organisations leading Christchurch's recovery from the 4 September earthquake will meet this month as they continue to work together on the rebuild of the city. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is inviting all Christchurch MPs, Councillors and Community Board ... More >>
Sparks will fly this weekend
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 2:09 pm | Christchurch City Council
ASB Classical Sparks is gearing up to be a bright, colourful and entertaining evening at North Hagley Park this Saturday 5 February. Christchurch City Council Marketing Manager Richard Stokes says this year’s show has a military theme that is “full ... More >>
Christchurch City Council warns of Sewer pipe break
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
People advised to stay to away from estuary and some beaches after sewer pipe break A broken sewer pipe is causing raw sewage to be leaked into the estuary near McCormack's Bay. The Christchurch City Council advises people to stay out of the estuary and ... More >>
On yer bike Christchurch!
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 5:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has launched its improved 2011 Cycle Guide in time for BikeWise Month, a nationwide initiative that runs throughout February. The new guide indicates closures on cycle routes following earthquake damage and has additional ... More >>
Sunday Bandstand is back
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 3:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
Anyone for a leisurely picnic lunch listening to top brass and pipe bands at the beautiful Botanic Gardens? The Sunday Bandstand events are back from 12 to 1:30pm this Sunday 6 February, and every Sunday through to 27 March. More >>
Akaroa-Wairewa electorate urged to post their votes early
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 11:23 am | Christchurch City Council
Voters for Akaroa’s postal by-election are urged to post their votes by 7 February to meet the 10 February deadline. The by-election is taking place because only two candidates put their names forward for three Akaroa positions on the Akaroa-Wairewa ... More >>
Applications for Community Funding Now Open
Monday, 31 January 2011, 3:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
Local Christchurch community organisations wishing to apply for grants funding can now submit their applications. “The Council allocates a significant amount of money each year to support community based initiatives through our Strengthening Communities ... More >>
