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Enthusiasts invited to explore Mona Vale garden
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 3:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
The history of the Mona Vale garden will be revisited next week during a public tour. The walk is part of a series of monthly tours, usually held at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. More >>
The Donkey’s Tail
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:57 am | Christchurch City Council
Australian free-noise band The Donkey’s Tail will perform at the Christchurch Art Gallery next week. More >>
Bus deal will make travel to French Fest a breeze
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:56 am | Christchurch City Council
People keen to experience the magic of French Fest will find it has just become easier to make the scenic trip to Akaroa. More >>
The Antarctic Festival takes a break in 2009
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:53 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch Antarctic Festival, snowballing to become the biggest and best ever in 2008, will take a hiatus in 2009. More >>
A sensory experience at The Southern Centre
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 11:05 am | Christchurch City Council
The international award-winning Southern Centre Multi-Sensory Experience at QEII is holding an Open Day on September 27 to celebrate five years of continued success. More >>
Ron Guthrey
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 5:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Mayor Bob Parker is saddened to hear of the passing of another former mayor. Ron Guthrey passed away last night, aged 92. Mr Guthrey was a councillor from 1944 to 1968, and from 1968 to 1971 served as mayor. He was strong supporter and closely ... More >>
Council to consider report on contracts
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:53 am | Christchurch City Council
Council will consider a report at this Thursday's meeting whether to limit its initial negotiations on three maintenance contracts to its current contractor City Care. More >>
Cathedral Bells for early-bird Godwits
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:32 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christ Church Cathedral bells are set to peal at noon today to welcome the earlier than anticipated arrival of the godwits. More >>
Active Christchurch Walks 10 years on
Monday, 8 September 2008, 5:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Active Christchurch Walks programme is celebrating their 10th year of free public guided walks. More >>
Condolence book set up in memory of Sir Hamish Hay
Monday, 8 September 2008, 5:05 pm | Christchurch City Council
A condolence book has been set up in the foyer of the Civic Offices in memory of Sir Hamish Hay. More >>
Godwits in time for Conservation Week
Monday, 8 September 2008, 2:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
The first lot of Godwits from Alaska arrived at Christchurch’s Avon-Heathcote estuaries almost two weeks early; their arrival on Sunday afternoon coinciding with the start of the Conservation Week (September 7-14). More >>
Christchurch remembers Sir Hamish Hay
Monday, 8 September 2008, 1:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sir Hamish Hay was elected to the Christchurch City Council in 1959 and was a councillor until elected mayor in 1974. He completed five consecutive terms of office serving until 1989, when he stepped down. More >>
Transport experts to speak at Trafinz conference
Sunday, 7 September 2008, 4:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
An impressive cross-section of New Zealand leaders and international experts will converge in Christchurch next week to discuss and debate the future of transport safety and sustainability. More >>
Christchurch to be designated Safe Community
Friday, 5 September 2008, 11:37 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch will next month be designated an International Safe Community based on criteria developed by the World Health Organisation. More >>
Council to work with Party Bus Association
Friday, 5 September 2008, 9:33 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council and the Party Bus Association have agreed to work together on a protocol on appropriate licensing requirements for the buses. More >>
Two Quarterfinals for Christchurch
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch is absolutely thrilled at news the city will host two quarterfinal games for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. More >>
Ferrymead Traffic Flowing More Smoothly
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 2:01 pm | Christchurch City Council
Traffic is now flowing smoothly through the Ferry Road/Humphreys Drive intersection as the major roading project draws to a close. More >>
Ambassador to celebrate at French Fest at Akaroa
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 10:27 am | Christchurch City Council
The French Ambassador to New Zealand, Monsieur Michel Legras is set to share his French culinary expertise at a cooking demonstration during French Fest celebrations in Akaroa, Canterbury. More >>
Party bus operator seeks injunction
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 11:15 am | Christchurch City Council
A party bus operator has notified the Christchurch City Council that it intends to seek an injunction to force the Council to change its decision to no longer issue party bus operators with special licences. More >>
Students encouraged to be creative with history
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 9:57 am | Christchurch City Council
Students in the Canterbury region are being encouraged to get creative by design to uncover changes in history as part of Heritage Week 2008. More >>
