Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 13]
The future of heritage in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Friday, 21 April 2017, 2:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
Heritage is one of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula’s most vital assets – and Christchurch City Council is taking the conversation public to define exactly what the community wants heritage to be, and look like, for the next 50 years and beyond. More >>
Stoddart Cottage reopens
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 9:53 am | Christchurch City Council
Diamond Harbour’s historic Stoddart Cottage – birthplace of one of New Zealand’s foremost painters – reopened yesterday to the public after extensive earthquake repairs and restoration. More >>
WEATHER UPDATE: Water levels receding
Friday, 14 April 2017, 3:52 pm | Christchurch City Council
The worst of the rain from Cyclone Cook has passed and the forecast is for increasingly fine conditions. More >>
WEATHER UPDATE: Heavy rain causes surface flooding
Friday, 14 April 2017, 3:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
The intersection of Maces and Ruru roads, in Bromley, has been closed because of flooding and there is surface flooding on other roads around the city, particularly around the Heathcote River which has topped its banks in some place. More >>
Council working to fast track transport projects
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 1:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council and Ōtākaro Ltd are working with business and property owners on Central City transport projects. More >>
Sharp-witted Youle comes to Christchurch Art Gallery
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:13 pm | Christchurch City Council
Full to the brim with high-energy, sharp-witted artmaking, Christchurch Art Gallery’s latest exhibition presents new, recent and site-specific works by Canterbury artist Wayne Youle. More >>
Tsunami alert review recommends changes
Friday, 7 April 2017, 1:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
Community response plans will be developed with coastal communities in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as a result of a review of the tsunami alert that followed the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Land transfer proposal to capitalise Development Chch
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:42 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is asking for feedback on a proposal to transfer land to Development Christchurch Limited (DCL) to enable DCL to become a fully operational development company. More >>
Lake Wairewa Memorandum of Understanding signed
Sunday, 2 April 2017, 8:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
Lake Wairewa Memorandum of Understanding signed Christchurch City Council and Wairewa Rūnanga have committed to improving the ailing health of Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth, Little River) by the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this afternoon ... More >>
Views on wastewater sought
Friday, 31 March 2017, 3:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Consultation on how best to dispose of Akaroa’s treated wastewater begins on Monday, 3 April. More >>
Council committee approves new cycleways
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 1:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sections of two Major Cycle Routes connecting the Central City to Heathcote and Ferrymead have been approved by the Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee today. Construction is expected to start on both routes later this year. More >>
Tsunami warning sirens to be tested on Sunday
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 1:39 pm | Christchurch City Council
The warning sirens used to alert people in coastal areas that a tsunami could be on its way will be tested on Sunday to coincide with the end of Daylight Savings. More >>
Tiny Huts to stay in New Brighton
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 11:49 am | Christchurch City Council
The fun loving and creative architecture of the five Tiny Huts will continue to be enjoyed in New Brighton with the community voting to keep them right where they are. More >>
Council approves urgent Port Hills fire recovery work
Friday, 24 March 2017, 3:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Assessment work will begin on Monday into ways to control runoff into waterways from areas of the Port Hills affected by last month’s fire. The fire burnt an area of 1645 hectares and initial analysis showed that the lack of vegetation meant there ... More >>
Consultation opens on Draft Annual Plan
Monday, 20 March 2017, 10:39 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has today launched a six-week campaign to get public feedback on its plans for the next financial year. More >>
Lyttelton welcomes new-look Library and Customer Services
Monday, 13 March 2017, 11:56 am | Christchurch City Council
The Lyttelton community is welcoming two popular Christchurch City Council facilities coming under one roof, with the grand opening of the Lyttelton Library and Customer Services. More >>
Council lifts some Port Hills road and track restrictions
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 3:42 pm | Christchurch City Council
Authorities have lifted restrictions limiting the time Dyers Pass Road is open. They have also opened Summit Road east of Sign of the Kiwi to traffic, providing access to walking and riding tracks. More >>
$1.9 million Council grant saves heritage building
Friday, 3 March 2017, 12:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
A central Christchurch heritage building will get a reprieve from almost certain demolition thanks to the willingness of its new owners and a significant Christchurch City Council grant. More >>
Port Hills Fire, Thursday 2 March
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:02 am | Christchurch City Council
Dyers Pass Road through to Governors Bay is reopening to traffic on Saturday 4 March from 6am to 7pm. The road will be closed and cordons enforced overnight. The last cars allowed up Dyers Pass Road will be at 7pm. More >>
Civil Defence Update Wednesday 1 March 2017 4.40pm
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 4:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
State of Emergency ends · The state of local emergency covering Christchurch City and Selwyn District will expire at 6pm today (Wednesday). Read more at NEWSLINE. More >>