Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 169]
Redevelopment of Jellie Park begins on Monday
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 1:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Work begins this Monday (21 May) on the $12 million redevelopment of Jellie Park. The project is expected to take 56 weeks to complete, the new aquatic facility scheduled to re-open mid 2008. More >>
Council buys farm above Akaroa
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 3:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has ensured the preservation of the Akaroa skyline with its purchase of Misty Peaks, a 489-hectare farm above Akaroa. The land will become a reserve and will also ensure the protection of the Aylmers Valley town water ... More >>
Mayor organises public meeting for parents
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 11:39 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore and the Mayoress Pam Sharpe have organised a public meeting, Keeping Our Teens Safe, for Christchurch parents concerned about their children's safety. More >>
Pacific-themed refurbishment for Linwood Library
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
Linwood Library will close for almost three weeks from Monday, 21 May, to enable the first major refurbishment of the facility to be carried out since it opened in 1993. It is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, 7 June, at 9am. More >>
City Council supports Workchoice Day
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:33 pm | Christchurch City Council
> To: Council reporter/Chief reporter From: Jan McCarthy - CCC Communication Team MEDIA RELEASE 9 May 2007 More >>
Last chance to submit
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 11:32 am | Christchurch City Council
Submissions on this year’s Annual Plan and proposed amendments to the 2006-16 Long-Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) have to be lodged with Christchurch City Council by this Friday. More >>
New Brighton Pier Lighting Project
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 11:23 am | Christchurch City Council
A night visit to the New Brighton Pier will be a must when a new lighting art work is unveiled in June. More >>
Restricted Fire season lifted in rural areas
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 1:28 pm | Christchurch City Council
Fire season restrictions were lifted in all of Christchurch’s rural areas, as of midnight 30 April, under the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977. These restrictions should not, however, be confused with the Environment Canterbury (ECan) winter fire ... More >>
Police, Mayor meet over weekend tragedy
Monday, 7 May 2007, 5:04 pm | Christchurch City Council
All New Zealand cities, not just Christchurch, face problems with young people binge drinking, Christchurch Mayor, Garry Moore says. Mr Moore and Christchurch Police District Commander Sandra Manderson held an urgent meeting this morning to discuss ... More >>
Public consultation report released
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
Investigate an alternative arterial route between Lincoln and Christchurch and reinforce public transport are two of the recommendations made in the Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Consultation Report released recently More >>
Councillor Pat Harrow is set to move on
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 12:50 am | Christchurch City Council
Councillor Pat Harrow has decided not to seek re-election as a councillor this year. More >>
Final public meeting on development policy
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 11:10 am | Christchurch City Council
Next Thursday will be the final chance to attend a public meeting to find out about proposed changes to the amount people may pay when they develop property in the Christchurch City Council area. The meeting on the development contributions policy will be held ... More >>
New community information service launched
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:52 am | Christchurch City Council
Info Tap South is a new pilot community information service in South Christchurch aimed at providing people with better and easier access to information within their local community. More >>
More names of fallen soldiers added to memorial
Monday, 23 April 2007, 5:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
New plaques with the names of fallen soldiers from other war campaigns will be dedicated during this year's ANZAC Day service at the Halswell War Memorial in Halswell Domain at 9am on Wednesday. More >>
Advertisements cause concern
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 2:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
Advertisements which appeared in today's newspaper, The Press, under the guise of a public notice, promoted the temporary closure of public areas of Cathedral Square tomorrow, next Tuesday and Thursday for the filming of a feature film. More >>
QEII facilities affected by illness
Friday, 20 April 2007, 4:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Teach Pool and Diving Pool were closed for a period of three hours on Sunday as a result of there being insufficient lifeguard numbers to guarantee a safe operation, says Acting Recreation and Sports Manager Kevin Collier. More >>
Hills Road Bus Boarders scheme to have a new trial
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 1:13 pm | Christchurch City Council
Councillors approved a further three-month trial of the Hills Road bus boarders scheme at a meeting today. More >>
Council criticises lack of action in Transit plans
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 9:59 am | Christchurch City Council
All talk and little action on transport issues means Christchurch is not seeing enough “black stuff on the ground”, Christchurch City Councillor Bob Shearing said today. More >>
Libraries bindery service efficient price
Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 2:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries operate a bindery service that is efficient and price competitive within the commercial environment, says City Council Community Services General Manager Stephen McArthur. More >>
Art Gallery consolidates organisational structure
Friday, 13 April 2007, 4:59 pm | Christchurch City Council
Better cross-organisational delivery and teamwork in key operational areas will result from some proposed changes to the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu's organisational structure announced by Director Jenny Harper this morning. More >>
