Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 128]
Free bike lights for lucky riders
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 5:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
The launch of a new cycle path between Tuckers Road and Langdon Road could result in some lucky cyclists. More >>
Fun, free event for older folks
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 11:54 am | Christchurch City Council
Warm up and enjoy good music and food at the Winter Blast at Richmond Workingmen's Club Social Hall on Thursday 1 July. More >>
Council adopts Annual Plan 2010/11
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council today adopted its Annual Plan for the coming year, signalling a rates increase of 3.97% for city residents. More >>
Safety training for taxi drivers
Monday, 21 June 2010, 2:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Taxi drivers from various ethnic groups in Christchurch are being offered the chance to take part in safety training, following a successful pilot study earlier this year. More >>
New Timetable For Mobile Library
Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 12:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries’ Mobile Library Service will start operating to its new timetable from Monday 5 July 2010. More >>
Christchurch to host Touch Nationals
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 3:54 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch is delighted to be hosting the 25th National Touch Championships early next year at QEII Park Recreation and Sports Centre in partnership with Touch NZ. More >>
Pacific Underground at the Marae
Monday, 14 June 2010, 1:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
A “very funny” play by Christchurch-based music and performing arts group Pacific Underground will be a highlight of the community evenings at Christchurch’s Ngā Hau E Wha National Marae celebrating Matariki this week. More >>
Matariki: A Time of Plenty
Friday, 11 June 2010, 1:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
Food is the theme of Matariki being celebrated at Christchurch City Libraries, Ngā Kete Wananga-o-Ōtautahi throughout this month. More >>
TV2 KidsFest box office opens
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 2:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
The biggest-ever TV2 KidsFest box office opens this weekend [12 June]. TV2 Kidsfest is New Zealand's most popular annual children's festival Aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 (and their parents), there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in New Zealand. ... More >>
Christchurch and Canterbury to showcase at Expo
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 4:33 pm | Christchurch City Council
The best of Christchurch and Canterbury will be showcased for a week in the New Zealand Pavilion at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. More >>
Public forum at ChristChurch Cathedral
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 5:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents are invited to attend a public forum at ChristChurch Cathedral on Thursday 10 June, to hear about the impact of alcohol on our communities and how they can help make a difference. More >>
Become a civil defence volunteer
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 9:40 am | Christchurch City Council
If you want to do something rewarding and exciting in June 2010, become a civil defence volunteer. More >>
Christchurch Rugby World Cup Manager Appointed
Friday, 28 May 2010, 12:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch's new Rugby World Cup Manager Anne Hindson will ensure that RWC 2011 leaves a lasting legacy for local business, sport, culture and education. More >>
Council To Continue To Support ELCs
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:52 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is continuing its support of community early learning centres (ELCs) operating from Council-owned premises. More >>
Christchurch Symphony Trust to stay afloat
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:49 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is to make an additional, one-off grant of $61,000 to the Christchurch Symphony Trust to ensure the orchestra stays afloat. More >>
Council supports Governments leaky home package
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:45 am | Christchurch City Council
Councillors today voted to support the financial assistance package for owners of leaky homes, subject to working with the Government to agree on the details. More >>
Council approves cruising ban
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:29 am | Christchurch City Council
Council approves cruising ban for selected roads in the city The Council today approved its Cruising Bylaw 2010 that prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am. More >>
Council encourages adoption of Food Control Plans
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 2:54 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is encouraging local food business to follow the lead of more than 1200 businesses (including 50 in Christchurch) throughout New Zealand by adopting a new more risk-based approach to food safety. More >>
South Island to Showcase its Great Wines
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 1:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
ChristchurchSouth Island, the newest member to the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network, is thrilled to be hosting this year’s AGM and international wine conference – Wine Discovery New Zealand 2010 – from 31 October to 4 November. More >>
Akaroa water restrictions lifted
Friday, 21 May 2010, 3:02 pm | Christchurch City Council
Recent rain fall and excellent water conservation in Akaroa has enabled the water restrictions to be lifted. More >>
