Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 172]
Vandalism closes paddling pool in St Albans park
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 3:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
Vandals have forced the closure of the children's paddling pool in Abberley Park, St Albans. More >>
Applicants for Outward Bound Course sought
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 11:14 am | Christchurch City Council
Young adults with strong ties to their community are being encouraged to apply for a place on the inaugural Otautahi Southern Cross 21-day Outward Bound course. The course, a joint project between Outward Bound, the Christchurch City Council and ... More >>
Heroic Canterbury Soldier Honoured
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 12:39 am | Christchurch City Council
The gallantry of Canterbury's sole World War I Victoria Cross holder will be honoured during a special exhibition at Our City O-Tautahi in March. More >>
Council indicates an average rate rise of 7.35%
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 12:01 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today approved a schedule of projects that, if approved as part of the Draft 2007-08 Annual Plan next month, will result in a 7.35% rate increase. More >>
"Boobs on Bikes" parade not approved by Council
Monday, 26 February 2007, 3:17 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has not approved or received an application to hold the proposed "Boobs on Bikes" parade on Friday, 2 March, from Erotica event organisers. More >>
Council extends subsidised nappy scheme
Friday, 23 February 2007, 11:13 am | Christchurch City Council
A Christchurch City Council scheme to subsidise the cost of washable nappies has been extended for another month because of growing public interest. Last November, Council began offering a $20 subsidy on the cost of trial packs of washable nappies ... More >>
Christchurch City Council Community Board support
Friday, 23 February 2007, 10:09 am | Christchurch City Council
A proposal to boost the Council’s support for its eight community boards was announced to staff in the Secretariat and Community Engagement Units this morning More >>
Council considers its 2007/08 annual plan
Friday, 23 February 2007, 9:51 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is working through a range of options to minimise the impact of soaring costs, particularly for roading, as councillors deliberate on their annual plan for 2007/08. More >>
Life is good in Christchurch
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 10:16 am | Christchurch City Council
Most Christchurch residents believe they have a very good quality of life and have pride in the look and feel of their city. More >>
Aranui celebrates two exciting milestones
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 5:09 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Aranui community is celebrating two major milestones on Friday, 2 March, when it opens Aranui Heartlands and unveils “Unification” - a new community art work. More >>
Young artists competition promotes Sister Cities
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 2:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
An Open and Accessible World for All is the theme for this year’s Christchurch Sister Cities Young Artists Competition. Open to young artists aged 13 to 18, the competition is designed to promote the Sister Cities programme and international ... More >>
Project Legit helps reduce city’s tagging problem
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 11:25 am | Christchurch City Council
Tagging fences and public property was all about fame for 13-year-old Tom. He never gave a thought to the impact his actions had on the homeowner or the community. More >>
Record attendances at Council leisure centres
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:44 am | Christchurch City Council
A record more than two million attendances have been recorded at Christchurch City Council-owned leisure centres, pools and recreation facilities in the six months to end of December 2006. More >>
Library celebrates successful first year
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:42 am | Christchurch City Council
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library celebrates a successful first year this weekend (24 And 25 February) with Our Family, Our Library, Our Community, a project to capture a snapshot of the library's "family". More >>
Court of Appeal confirms employers’ rights
Saturday, 17 February 2007, 3:05 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the employers’ right to communicate directly with employees during bargaining. More >>
Council approves Jellie Park plans
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 5:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
The redevelopment, the first under the Council's Aquatic Facilities Plan to provide the city with four new world-class recreational aquatic facilities during the next 13 years, will provide west Christchurch with year-round access to aquatic facilities ... More >>
Christchurch Council Chief Executive appointed
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 4:13 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has appointed a new Chief Executive, Tony Marryatt to replace Dr Lesley McTurk who resigned in January this year. More >>
SLGOU and City Council settle on collective contra
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 2:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council staff, who are members of the Southern Local Government Officers Union, have voted to accept an offer from the City Council on their collective contract. More >>
Course aims to strengthen ethnic ties
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 9:38 am | Christchurch City Council
A multi-ethnic group of young people will later this year embark on a 21-day Outward Bound course to strengthen relationships within the Christchurch community. More >>
Community Board rewards good environmental design
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 3:35 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents and businesses that have used good environmental design to help prevent crime will be recognised tomorrow (14 February) by Shirley/Papanui Community Board. More >>
