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Christchurch City first metropolitan to adopt Read

Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 9:56 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City will be better prepared in an emergency as Mayor Bob Parker today announces the official adoption of Readynet at a launch held at the Christchurch City Council. More >>

New Aranui Library To Be built On Aldershot Street

Friday, 12 February 2010, 3:56 pm | Christchurch City Council

“This is a fantastic site for the library because it means that the library, which local people have waited so long for, will be really well connected to the local community,” says Carolyn Robertson, the Council’s Libraries and Information Manager. More >>

Changes Made To Deter Cranmer Square Campers

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 5:22 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council has today voted on a number of changes intended to deter people from camping in public spaces around Cranmer Square. More >>

Hone Your Navigation Skills For Orienteering

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 4:08 pm | Christchurch City Council

With a two-hour sliding start time, organisers are calling on the public to experience the challenge and fun of orienteering while keeping the weather as an essential element in the experience. More >>

Return of the killer plants

Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:58 am | Christchurch City Council

Back by popular demand, Christchurch's Festival of Flowers has reprised its captivating carnivorous plants display. More >>

Council Leads On Electric Vehicle Technology

Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:52 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is the first Council in New Zealand to commit to understanding the infrastructure that may be needed for electric vehicle technology, Mayor Bob Parker announced today. More >>

Next Round Of Green Prescription Programmes

Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:16 am | Christchurch City Council

The Green Prescription (GRx) team at Sports Canterbury is looking forward to an energetic start for its Be Active 2010 term starting this month after posting an excellent result for its 2009 programme. More >>

New Online Application For Community Funding

Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 5:28 pm | Christchurch City Council

From next week, anyone applying to the Christchurch City Council for Community Funding will be able to submit their application online. The Strengthening Communities Funds and Small Grants Funds will open on Monday 15 February 2010 and for the first time, ... More >>

Takapūneke Historic Reserve created

Saturday, 6 February 2010, 1:00 pm | Christchurch City Council

A blessing ceremony was held today to celebrate the creation of the new Takapūneke Historic Reserve in Akaroa. The ceremony marks the return of historically significant land back to the nation in the form of an historic reserve. More >>

2010 Cycle Guide Hits Stands

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 4:00 pm | Christchurch City Council

Just in time for Bike Wise Month, the Christchurch City Council has launched the new and improved 2010 Christchurch City Cycle Guide. Improvements include 16 additional cycle routes (taking the total to 28), coloured to distinguish on-road cycle routes ... More >>

Harley Davidson Rally – a sight to see

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 2:32 pm | Christchurch City Council

On Saturday 20 February, Christchurch will play host to the 20th National HOG (Harley Owners Group) Rally. Close to 1200 HOG riders (which equates to approximately 700 motorcycles) are registered to take part in what will be a fantastic spectacle, which ... More >>

Have-a-go at Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 10:34 am | Christchurch City Council

The Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair with its local-made crafts and free have-a-go workshops will be held on Valentine’s Day at the Memorial Avenue park. More >>

Celebrating a Safer Christchurch

Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 1:08 pm | Christchurch City Council

This month the Safer Christchurch Interagency Group, of which the Council is a partner, will be rounding up almost forty organisations throughout the city, in an event to promote Celebrating a Safer Christchurch. More >>

ASB Classical Sparks offers performances

Monday, 1 February 2010, 4:47 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch’s open-air concert extravaganza, ASB Classical Sparks, will feature a cinematic theme in its welcome of Waitangi Day on Friday. Music pieces from Schindler’s List , The Mission and NZ composer Gareth Farr’s extraordinary composition Aoraki ... More >>