Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 118]
Central City business owners urged to check their buildings
Monday, 27 December 2010, 5:04 pm | Christchurch City Council
Central City business owners urged to check their buildings Owners of buildings in areas affected by yesterday’s aftershocks are being asked to check the safety of their buildings. Deputy Mayor Ngaire Button says while most of the city is open ... More >>
Central City cordons reduced
Monday, 27 December 2010, 11:48 am | Christchurch City Council
Cordons in the Central City have been reduced this evening as emergency services complete public safety assessments around buildings damaged by the series of Boxing Day earthquakes. More >>
City infrastructure undamaged
Sunday, 26 December 2010, 7:05 pm | Christchurch City Council
City water, wastewater and stormwater networks were not damaged by the series of earthquakes in Christchurch on Boxing Day. More >>
Christchurch city faces water restrictions
Friday, 24 December 2010, 12:53 pm | Christchurch City Council
Water restrictions are likely in Christchurch this summer because of earthquake damage to the city's water reticulation network, reservoirs and wells. Christchurch City Council is closely monitoring the situation. More >>
Christchurch residents asked to conserve water
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 7:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Residents need to limit water use because of earthquake damage to the city's water reticulation network, reservoirs and well fields. More >>
Turning lane opened as 160 Manchester demolition progresses
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 2:28 pm | Christchurch City Council
A turning lane at the intersection of Hereford Street and Manchester Street will reopen today (Thursday 23 December) as demolition work progresses on 160 Manchester Street. Traffic management is this afternoon being reorganised to allow eastbound ... More >>
The Christchurch City Civic Awards
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:31 am | Christchurch City Council
Each year the Christchurch City Council Civic Awards honour individuals and organisations whose achievements and contributions have been of significant benefit to the city. The awards recognise the finest examples of public service in a range of civic endeavour More >>
Akaroa-Wairewa Community Board by-election
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:17 pm | Christchurch City Council
Three candidates will stand for election to the one remaining position on the Akaroa-Wairewa Community Board on 10 February. Paul Chandler, Alistair Davidson and Lyndon Graham have been nominated for the third Akaroa position on the Board and will stand in ... More >>
Old Waimakariri Bridge closed
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 11:23 am | Christchurch City Council
The Old Waimakariri Bridge has been closed due to high river levels. The water levels will be monitored throughout the day, but it is likely that the bridge will remain closed until at least tomorrow. More >>
Helping to keep holiday makers safe during summer
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 10:35 am | Christchurch City Council
Safer Christchurch, in partnership with ACC, will be helping visitors to Spencer Beach Holiday Park to stay safe during the holiday period by distributing 800 summer safety packs at the camping ground. More >>
Bigger bangs this New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 10:35 am | Christchurch City Council
Treetech New Year's Eve in Cathedral Square is set to be a bigger and better bash this year with a massive fireworks display from the Grant Thornton House rooftop. Christchurch City Council Events Production Manager Mark Hadlow says the new fireworks ... More >>
Council to adjust rateable values
Friday, 17 December 2010, 3:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Council has started the significant process of amending rating valuations to reflect property damage caused by the September 4 earthquake. The scheduled revaluation to update the rating valuation for every property in the city (called a general revaluation) ... More >>
Great line-up revealed for World Cup 2011 Fanzone
Friday, 17 December 2010, 10:20 am | Christchurch City Council
Lunchtime concerts, games for kids, the New Zealand Army Band and cultural community performances are just some of the exciting activities being planned for the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Fanzone in Cathedral Square. More >>
Christchurch City Council appoints directors
Thursday, 16 December 2010, 4:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today appointed the four Council directors of Christchurch City Holdings Ltd, the Council's infrastructure investment arm. They are: Mayor Bob Parker and Councillors Tim Carter, Barry Corbett and Sue Wells. More >>
New Buskers’ Trust Receives Charitable Status
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 2:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
The new World Buskers Festival (WBF) Trust, established earlier this year, received charitable status last week ensuring the event will continue to be a success. World Buskers Festival Trust Chair, Linda Penno, says she is delighted with the new trust ... More >>
International Rugby boss to visit Christchurch
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 11:01 am | Christchurch City Council
International Rugby Board (IRB) CEO Mike Miller will visit Christchurch tomorrow to take a look at the city's preparations ahead of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). More >>
City earthquake cordon update
Friday, 10 December 2010, 1:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council continues to work with building owners in an effort to clear city streets of earthquake cordons. More >>
Christchurch Art Gallery proving to be energy-efficient
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 1:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Art Gallery have been reducing their energy costs and becoming more energy efficient, following the introduction of a new steam humidifier and new landfill gas, electricity and More >>
SummerTimes has arrived
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 12:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Garden City SummerTimes booklet launches this Friday 10 December with details on events in Christchurch from New Year’s Eve through to March 2011. The Christchurch City Council coordinates an exciting programme of events each summer with this year’s ... More >>
Have your say on Estuary's future
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 4:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
The future of land edging one of Christchurch's most-loved bodies of water is being considered by Christchurch City Council. The Council is preparing a draft Master Plan for the management of public land around the edges of the Avon Heathcote Estuary ... More >>
