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Tough new measures help reduce library debt

Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 11:39 am | Christchurch City Council

Tough new measures introduced at Christchurch City Libraries six months ago are helping to reduce the amount of debt owed by borrowers. This debt relates to fines for overdue items and replacement costs for books and items that have not been returned. More >>

New kerbside collection one step closer

Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 10:15 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch is a step closer to introducing a new kerbside domestic waste collection. The Council is issuing pre tender documentation for the management of the city $B!G (Bs domestic waste. Chair of the Council $B!G (Bs Zero Waste Working Party Cr Bob ... More >>

Council approves Central Plains Water loan agreemt

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 5:01 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council today approved the loan agreement which allows the Central Plains Water Limited to borrow from the Dairy Holdings Limited This followed an in-committee meeting today between the Central Plains Water Trust and the Christchurch City Council ... More >>

The bells may toll

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 4:54 pm | Christchurch City Council

St Stephens Church in Avonhead can ring its church bell on Sunday if it wants to. Christchurch City Council says it is not going to enforce the fact that the church’s bell exceeds the decibel levels stipulated in the City Plan. More >>

Christchurch expecting a black out this month

Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 11:28 am | Christchurch City Council

To: Council reporter/Sports Reporter/Chief reporter From: Jan McCarthy – CCC Communication Team MEDIA RELEASE 3 July 2007 More >>

French connection strengthened

Monday, 2 July 2007, 3:40 pm | Christchurch City Council

French Ambassador to New Zealand Michel Legras and Trade Commissioner Francois Raffray will be guests of this year’s French Fest. Christchurch City Council Events Development Manager Jo Naish met with Mr Raffray in Wellington last week and confirmed the two ... More >>

Greater Chch Urban Development Appointment

Thursday, 28 June 2007, 3:30 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Implementation Manager of the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy has been appointed with Christchurch-born James Caygill, 29, to take up the role in early August. More >>

Exhibition celebrates 30 years of work

Thursday, 28 June 2007, 9:51 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu will celebrate almost 30 years of work by one of New Zealand’s leading painters whenBill Hammond: Jingle Jangle Morning opens on 20 July. More >>

HANDBOEK: Ans Westra Photographs

Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 2:31 pm | Christchurch City Council

One of New Zealand's most significant photography exhibitions - a major survey of the work of Ans Westra - opens at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu in July. More >>

Actor Sam Neill Unlocks Art Gallery's Mysteries

Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 7:09 am | Christchurch City Council

Hollywood actor Sam Neill will "unlock the mysteries" of the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu's Permanent Collection from next Monday, 2 July, 2007. More >>

Council votes to enforce street racing prohibition

Saturday, 23 June 2007, 3:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

Council voted today to accept staff recommendations to prohibit vehicles under 3500kg on four streets in the Templeton and Hornby areas after residents have complained of constant intimidation and noise from boy racers during weekends. More >>

Strategy “the model for the nation”

Friday, 22 June 2007, 5:10 pm | Christchurch City Council

Speaking to a packed room of about 140 guests, Transit New Zealand’s acting chair, Bryan Jackson, said the Greater Urban Development Strategy (UDS) should be held up as “the model for the nation”. More >>

Beca joins the party for Beca Heritage Week

Friday, 22 June 2007, 11:57 am | Christchurch City Council

The historic port town of Lyttelton will transform into a magical spectacle of light with thousands enjoying the opening night of Beca Heritage Week tonight. More >>

Decision on Festival and Events Funding Strategy

Friday, 22 June 2007, 10:42 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has allocated $2.15 million in festival and events funding for 2007/08 to 2010. Festivals which were allocated funds under the Council's Festival and Events Funding Strategy centre primarily around key events for each season. More >>

The Designer World Of William Morris

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:14 am | Christchurch City Council

William Morris, the most influential British interior designer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is one of the greatest pattern designers of all time. The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu will be the only venue in New Zealand to exhibit a ... More >>

Art Gallery Celebrates 1st Year Of Paradigm Shift

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:06 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council Mayor Garry Moore says he is proud of the milestones that the Gallery has achieved during the first year under the Paradigm Shift or Five-Year Strategic Plan. More >>

Council Funds Keep South Learning Centre Open

Friday, 22 June 2007, 9:02 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's South Learning Centre has been given a reprieve until the end of the 2007 academic year - but the City Council has sent a strong message to the Ministry of Education that funding of education is a central government responsibility. More >>