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Show us your New Zealand Cup and Show Week colours
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 10:26 am | Christchurch City Council
With Spring on the horizon it’s time to look ahead to what this year’s New Zealand Cup and Show Week has in store, which of course is something for everyone! Start planning your outfit, brush up on those punting skills and prepare your taste-buds ... More >>
Become a Civil Defence Volunteer
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 10:15 am | Christchurch City Council
If you want to do something rewarding and exciting in August 2009, become a civil defence volunteer. More >>
Energising civic participation
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:13 am | Christchurch City Council
These awards recognise the people who give so much of their time and effort to the community, encouraging the recipients to continue their outstanding efforts to bring about positive change among people in the community. More >>
Council to purchase recycling facility
Monday, 3 August 2009, 1:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
An extraordinary meeting of the Christchurch City Council last Wednesday (29 July) agreed to purchase the assets and liabilities of Meta Holdings Ltd, a key partner in the Council’s Kerbside Collection for Domestic Waste. Meta Holdings, a 100% ... More >>
Residents warned of rock falls
Friday, 31 July 2009, 11:31 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents are being warned of potential safety risks associated with rock falling from Shag Rock on Sumner Beach. More >>
Play Hard, Party Harder Veteran Games in September
Friday, 31 July 2009, 10:01 am | Christchurch City Council
The South Island Masters Games has thrown down the gauntlet to Christchurch residents, asking them if they “still have what it takes”. Invitations have been sent to more than 8500 former participants from throughout New Zealand and overseas, challenging ... More >>
Mayor throws down gauntlet to local authorities
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Mayor throws down gauntlet to New Zealand local authorities Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has this week thrown down the gauntlet to all New Zealand local authorities and challenged them to wrestle the Zealandia Horticulture National Flower Bed Competition ... More >>
Christchurch businesses helping to reduce waste
Monday, 27 July 2009, 4:15 pm | Christchurch City Council
House building sites throughout Christchurch have been successfully reusing or recycling large quantities of materials as a result of signing up to the Target Sustainability House Builders Project. More >>
One-Day Short Story Competition, Christchurch
Friday, 24 July 2009, 5:05 pm | Christchurch City Council
Writers around Christchurch will be digging out their pens and infusing their creativity as they are offered the chance to take part in the One-Day Short Story Competition next month. Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch City Libraries, The Cultural Precinct ... More >>
New Curator Appointed For Botanic Gardens
Friday, 24 July 2009, 3:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
Leading New Zealand plant biologist and award-winning landscape architect John Clemens has been appointed as the new curator of Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens. He takes up the role this Monday (27 July), bringing to the job more than 30 years experience ... More >>
Council's plans for protecting biodiversity
Friday, 24 July 2009, 1:07 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council today sealed its commitment to conserving the area’s biodiversity by releasing its strategy for protecting and enhancing the city and peninsula’s unique flora and fauna over the next several decades. More >>
Consultation for revoking Brothels Bylaw approved
Friday, 24 July 2009, 9:46 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is proposing to revoke its 2004 bylaw governing brothel signage in the city. The Brothels (Location and Signage) Bylaw 2004 is being reviewed under requirements of the Local Government Act 2002. More >>
City Council to consult on new Conservatorim
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 2:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council will undertake a Special Consultative Procedure on the Council’s involvement, through a Council-controlled trading organisation, in the funding, development and subsequent lease of a National Conservatorium of ... More >>
Tukutuku panels set to be revealed
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 10:19 am | Christchurch City Council
Staff from Christchurch City Libraries will be coming together this week to attend a blessing ceremony for the 32 tukutuku panels they have worked hard to create over the past few months. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of public library service ... More >>
Singapore Airlines StarFest finals ready to excite
Thursday, 16 July 2009, 11:17 am | Christchurch City Council
Twelve finalists, having battled through the two heats of Singapore Airlines StarFest, will showcase their musical talents at the finals at the James Hay Theatre on Friday. The finalists include two wildcards chosen from the 38 entries that performed at ... More >>
Rewarding owners of fuel efficient cars
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Members of the public who have fuel efficient cars are now entitled to an extra hour of free parking every time they use one of the Council's car parking buildings. Mayor Bob Parker says: "This is just one of the first of 28 sustainable energy initiatives ... More >>
CCC Media Release: Mix Mash Music Bash
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
What started off as the Trash Orchestra – kids creating musical mayhem from recycled materials - has over the years grown into The Breeze Mix Mash Music Bash, now one of the highlights of Christchurch’s mid-winter TV2 KidsFest. The popular Bash takes ... More >>
Your say: Council's Draft Surface Water Strategy
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 1:02 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Council’s Surface Water Strategy is now open for consultation, and this is the community’s opportunity to learn more about the surface water in Christchurch, and have their say on the way the Council is proposing to manage this important resource. ... More >>
Pimp your pooch for The Press Dog’s Day Out
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 11:51 am | Christchurch City Council
Accessorise your dog at this year’s The Press Dog’s Day Out in the Pimp Your Pooch Competition and win. More >>
Collection galleries prepare for a brand new look
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 10:33 am | Christchurch City Council
After six and a half years, the upstairs collection galleries at Christchurch Art Gallery will be temporarily closing to prepare for a brand new look. The collection galleries have existed in their current configuration since the new building opened ... More >>
