Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 129]
Heritage treasures get modern treatment
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 2:50 pm | Christchurch City Council
Every detail of two statues brought for a Christchurch civic building from England in 1886 has been recorded digitally so they can be preserved for future generations. More >>
Mayor Welcomes US NZ Partnership Forum
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 2:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the decision to host the fourth US NZ Partnership Forum in Christchurch in February next year is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Christchurch and Canterbury business. More >>
Matariki 2010 – Time to Celebrate
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 1:23 pm | Christchurch City Council
Known as the Māori New Year, Matariki is one of the most significant celebrations on the Māori calendar and is becoming increasingly well-known and celebrated throughout New Zealand More >>
Everybody wins when the bus comes first
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 5:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
The new bus priority measures on the Papanui route are getting more people out of their cars and onto buses. More >>
Rugby World Cup comes to Christchurch
Friday, 14 May 2010, 2:03 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch rugby fans will get the chance to see the coveted Webb Ellis Cup next week as part of a Rugby World Cup 2011(RWC 2011) national tour More >>
Council Early Learning Centres
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 5:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is to continue “business as usual” at the Council’s Early Learning Centres at QEII and Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centres. More >>
Localeye Web Portal to Be Retired
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 4:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
localeye.info, a directory of business, news, event and organisational information, is to be retired on 30 June 2010. More >>
Bins go uncollected as residents overfill
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 5:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
Kerbside wheelie bins are being left uncollected after residents overfill their green organics, yellow recycling and red rubbish bins. More >>
Land for affordable housing
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 10:37 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is proposing to sell 1.422 hectares of land in Hornby on the condition that it is used to provide social or affordable housing. More >>
Country life comes to Christchurch Art Gallery
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 9:33 am | Christchurch City Council
A collection of paintings, watercolours and prints portraying romanticised visions of the countryside will go on view at Christchurch Art Gallery this month. The pastoral tradition in art is the idealised portrayal of country life - often idyllic views ... More >>
Andrew Drummond exhibition opens this week
Monday, 10 May 2010, 1:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Andrew Drummond: Observation / Action / Reflection opens this Friday at Christchurch Art Gallery. It is the first major comprehensive survey of this important artist’s work. More >>
Do your bit for biodiversity in 2010
Monday, 10 May 2010, 1:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch will come alive with newly planted trees in a range of activities planned by Christchurch City Council to help people to do their bit in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. More >>
Healthy rewards for sporty kids
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 12:59 pm | Christchurch City Council
To: The Chief Reporter Junior sports players are being given vouchers for an "awesome" free swim, soak and slide at QEII Park Recreation and Sport Centre - to encourage them to stay active. More >>
Tsunami Resilience Meeting update
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 4:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
The first Tsunami Resilience Meeting was well attended by community members, with more than 60 people turning out to listen to tsunami experts and members of the emergency services. More >>
Christchurch City Chorus wins big
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:57 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Chorus came out on top at the Women’s Barbershop Competitions in Wellington on Saturday 1 May. They sang and danced their way to top honours in the regional competition, and their score of 677 (out of a possible 800 points) ranks ... More >>
Libraries trial texting service
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 9:03 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council Libraries are trialling a new system to see whether people would like to communicate with the library by texting. Carolyn Robertson, Libraries and Information Manager, says younger people in particular might like this way of ... More >>
Sign Language Tours at Christchurch Art Gallery
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 7:04 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Art Gallery are launching Sign Language Tours for the Deaf community to coincide with New Zealand Sign Language Week on 2-8 May. More >>
A plug for the latest in energy information
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 3:06 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents and business owners will be able to plug into the latest information on the future of energy in the city at a series of seminars and tours. The event marks Energy Awareness Week from May 3-8. More >>
Sumner Library will close in May for painting
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 10:47 am | Christchurch City Council
The Sumner Library will be closed for internal repainting on Monday 24 May and will reopen on Tuesday 8 June 2010. This is part of a scheduled maintenance cycle for Christchurch City Libraries. More >>
Last Chance To Have Say On Climate Smart Strategy
Monday, 26 April 2010, 5:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is inviting people to have their say on its Draft Climate Smart Strategy by 30 April 2010. More >>
