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Red Bus daffodils
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 9:56 am | Christchurch City Council
Commuters using Red Bus Shuttles on Daffodil Day, August 31, will encounter volunteers offering fabric daffodils in exchange for a donation with the hope of raising awareness of and collecting more for the Cancer Society’s free services towards cancer research. More >>
Walk in Peace
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 12:16 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch has lined up a number of events to mark the International Peace Day on September 21, pursuing a universal hope "to create a Global Ceasefire and day of peace and non-violence". More >>
Around the Curve of the World
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 12:11 am | Christchurch City Council
By Francis Grier Words by Sue Mayo Christchurch City Choir Organist Michael Stewart Conductor Brian Law Speakers Geraldine Brophy and Paul Barrett Christ Church Cathedral Sunday 23 September 2007 at 2.00 pm Tickets $22 from Cathedral Visitor Centre, Ballantynes, ... More >>
1000 walks under his belt
Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 4:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
At 69 years young, Graeme Stanley is about to take his 1000th walk around Christchurch: a walk eight years in the making. More >>
New Civic building best value option
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:15 am | Christchurch City Council
Whether the Christchurch City Council remained in its existing Tuam Street building or built a new building, rates would need to rise, says Council Corporate Services General Manager Roy Baker. More >>
Future management of Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 1:42 pm | Christchurch City Council
Planned and measured development for the future of Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens are ensured after Council adopted the recommendations of the Hearings subcommittee in its meeting today. More >>
Vive Le French Fest!
Friday, 10 August 2007, 10:57 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has re-evaluated Cirque d’Akaroa as the centrepiece of French Fest 2007, and changed the main event to La Premiere d’Akaroa. The escalating costs of staging a circus under a big top was a key factor in the decision. More >>
Legendary Christchurch event branches out
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 3:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
More fashion events, a music festival and a rodeo add new dimensions to New Zealand’s biggest festival of racing, agriculture, fashion and entertainment in the Garden City this Spring. More >>
Council reviews Dog Control Policy
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 2:43 pm | Christchurch City Council
Measures to minimise dog attacks are in place under both the current Dog Control Policy and the proposed new policy which will go before Council in the next couple of months, Animal Control Team Leader Mark Vincent says. More >>
Christchurch multi-unit developments under review
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:31 am | Christchurch City Council
In response to increasing public criticism about poor quality design in some higher-density developments, the Christchurch City Council is reviewing the look and feel of multi-unit developments in its Living 3 (L3) and Living 4 (L4) zones. More >>
What's in store for Hornby, Hoon Hay and Halswell?
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:21 am | Christchurch City Council
Consultation asks residents if the future will be ‘all’s well’, for Hornby, Hoon Hay and Halswell? More >>
New city initiative aims to get people active
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 9:31 am | Christchurch City Council
Get more people more active and more often is the aim of Active Canterbury, a new initiative which launches in Christchurch tomorrow (Wednesday 1 August). More >>
Burwood Hospital’s Surgical Services Unit Popular
Friday, 27 July 2007, 5:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
Almost 500 people have undergone orthopaedic surgery at Burwood Hospital’s $21.5 million Surgical Services Unit since it opened three months ago. By the beginning of this month, a total of 211 people had undergone joint replacements while 253 had ... More >>
Christchurch City unanimously supports ECan
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 3:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has voted unanimously to support Environment Canterbury in its move to change the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement. At a meeting of the Council yesterday, Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore, said that the Council wanted to ... More >>
Spreydon Library to close for refurbishment
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 1:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
Spreydon Library will close for three months at the end of next month to undergo a major refurbishment. More >>
Ongoing Commitment To Alcohol Accord
Friday, 13 July 2007, 10:39 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch’s Central City licensees have made an on-going commitment to operate a one-way door at 4am and look at new initiatives to build on its success to further reduce alcohol-related inner city crime and violence. More >>
Plans for higher density in New Brighton
Friday, 13 July 2007, 9:32 am | Christchurch City Council
Two open days are being held on the 19 and 20 July at the New Brighton Club to give detailed information on the next stage of the review of City Plan provisions that control the height and appearance of buildings in the New Brighton Shopping Mall ... More >>
Community Group Grants scheme adopted by Council
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 11:28 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today adopted a new Community Group Grants Scheme designed to build and support strong communities. More >>
Council opts for goal-focussed community dev't
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 11:26 am | Christchurch City Council
Today’s adoption of the Strengthening Communities Strategy confirms the Christchurch City Council’s vision for future goal-focussed delivery of community development. More >>
Hills Road Bus Boarder Trial To Resume -- CCC
Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 4:25 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Hills Road bus boarders trial which aims to get buses to their destination on time will resume on Monday. (July 16, 2007). Design improvements will ensure the scheme, which is part of the bus prioritisation project and which was first trialled ... More >>
