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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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