Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 163]
Council adopts Draft Libraries 2025 Plan
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:15 pm | Christchurch City Council
New libraries at Aranui and Belfast, a replacement library at Halswell and a review of development options for a new Central Library are proposed under the Draft Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan. More >>
Decision on parking fees at Christchurch Hospital
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:03 pm | Christchurch City Council
A compromise has been reached on the decision to increase fees at the Christchurch Public Hospital car park. More >>
City Housing Rent Adjustments
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 1:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Rents for City Housing units will increase by 24 per cent to fund deferred maintenance and future replacement of the Christchurch City Council's 2649 housing units. More >>
Vandalism in Botanic Gardens
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 2:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
A major clean up is in under way in the Botanic Gardens today after vandals caused damage in two areas of the gardens over the Easter weekend. Last night two newly planted areas were torn out, with plants and rocks dumped along the pathways. Garden ... More >>
Work to begin on Akaroa Museum storage facility
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 10:52 am | Christchurch City Council
Work will begin later this year on construction of the new storage facility for Akaroa Museum thanks to a $200,000 donation from the Canterbury Community Trust. More >>
Seating removed as Project City Mall progresses
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 10:01 am | Christchurch City Council
Seating at Hack Circle in City Mall is being removed this week as Project City Mall pushes through High Street. More >>
Special Consultative Procedures under way tomorrow
Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
Public consultation on a Christchurch City Council proposal to allow trams in the City Mall, plus two other proposals, opens today and will close on 21 April. More >>
CCC releases Draft Annual Plan for consultation
Monday, 17 March 2008, 4:02 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has released its draft Annual Plan 2008/09 for a month-long public consultation process. More >>
Public consultation for allowing trams in Mall
Friday, 14 March 2008, 2:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is initiating a public consultation to provide for trams in the City Mall as it gears up for a wider consultation to extend the tramway in central city. More >>
Proposed Public Places Bylaw out for consultation
Friday, 14 March 2008, 12:33 am | Christchurch City Council
Public consultation opens tomorrow on the Christchurch City Council’s proposed Public Places Bylaw, and will continue until 16 April. More >>
Ellerslie Experience begins countdown
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 4:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch began its countdown to hosting its first Ellerslie International Flower Show today (Tuesday, 11 March) with the opening of the Ellerslie Experience. The Ellerslie Experience exhibition gives Christchurch residents and visitors to the ... More >>
Canterbury Economic Development Considered
Friday, 7 March 2008, 11:38 am | Christchurch City Council
A proposed Canterbury-wide organisation to act as a Regional Governance Group (RGG) for economic development will be established to act as a vehicle for regional stakeholders to liaise with central government on economic development issues. More >>
CCC proposes average rate rise just over 5%
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 5:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is proposing an average residential rate rise of just over five per cent in its draft Annual Plan 2008/09 which will be released for public consultation on 17 March. More >>
Farewell to the godwits
Tuesday, 4 March 2008, 4:15 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch will hold a send-off on Sunday evening for the champions of bird migration, the bar-tailed godwits, wishing them the best on their hazardous journey back to Alaska. More >>
Keeping Kids Safe At Events
Monday, 4 February 2008, 3:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
Last year at Freeville Primary School, student teacher Charlotte Syme got Year One and Two pupils to pass on a safety message to younger kids - and it was an eye opener. More >>
Swim risks at Sumner
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 10:04 am | Christchurch City Council
Swimmers are still risking hidden rocks and tidal flows at a “very dangerous” stretch of beach in Sumner as the summer heats draws thousands to the water. New signage, warning of strong currents, submerged rocks, unstable rocks and inshore ... More >>
Plaque(d) for the second time
Friday, 25 January 2008, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
“It’s the second time I have been laid to rest,” quipped celebrated author and Port Hills aficionado Gordon Ogilvie at the unveiling of a sidewalk plaque in his honour in Christchurch today (25 January). More >>
Come fly your kite
Friday, 25 January 2008, 9:33 am | Christchurch City Council
Organisers of the Tip Top Kite Day are hoping for a steady easterly to showcase the huge number of kites expected this Sunday at New Brighton. More >>
Live viewing of Sir Ed's funeral at Cathedral Sq
Monday, 21 January 2008, 11:24 am | Christchurch City Council
Live viewing of Sir Ed's funeral at Cathedral Square Christchurch will bid farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary through a live screening of the state funeral at the Christ Church Cathedral and Square tomorrow. Live transmission from TVNZ will play on a ... More >>
Christchurch Mayor Wants Extended Boyracer Ban
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 6:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is prepared to use the executive power he has as Mayor to implement a ban on boy racers on streets and roads where there is a current problem. More >>
