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City Mall plan unveiled to Councillors

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 2:57 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Councillors were today presented an updated plan proposal for the design of a City Mall upgrade following extensive consultation with the public. The updates to the plans are the result of the issues identified in the consultation ... More >>

Local talent highlighted at Aranui Affirm 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 10:10 am | Christchurch City Council

From bagpipes to soul music and Pacific food, Aranui is staying true to its cultural roots for this year's Affirm Aranui Family Festival at Wainoni Park on Saturday, 9 December, from 10am to 4pm. More >>

Successful first year under Safer Strategy

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 10:04 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's winning bid to host the 17th International Safe Communities Conference in 2008 capped off a successful first year's operation under the Safer Christchurch Strategy. More >>

Last chance for submissions on pier fishing

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 12:16 am | Christchurch City Council

This is the last week for people to have their say about the future of fishing off New Brighton Pier. The public consultation on how the Council could manage fishing off the pier has been running for just over four weeks, and over 230 submissions ... More >>

Human Rights Commission accolade for City Council

Monday, 4 December 2006, 12:14 am | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council has received an accolade from the Human Rights Commission for its New to Christchurch? Tips for Migrants guides. More >>

SummerTimes calendar includes special treat

Friday, 1 December 2006, 5:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

While 1 December traditionally signals the start of summer, this year it has also seen the arrival of the 2006/07 SummerTimes calendar which contains New Zealanders Dave Dobbyn and Deoborah Wai Kapohe who will perform at a very Kiwi-flavoured Paul ... More >>

Christchurch City Council disappointed at strike

Friday, 1 December 2006, 3:01 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council will try to minimise the disruption to residents of two strikes before Christmas by members of the Southern Local Government Officers Union. More >>

2006 Civic Awards to be presented next Wednesday

Friday, 1 December 2006, 2:04 pm | Christchurch City Council

Civic Awards will be presented to 30 community minded individuals and organisations by Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore next Wednesday, 6 December. “These awards recognise people from a wide cross-section of the community, who are working to make our city ... More >>

Council extends public consultation dates

Thursday, 30 November 2006, 2:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council today extended the consultation dates for three of its key strategy and policy documents. More >>

Service centres and libraries to close for meeting

Monday, 27 November 2006, 4:07 pm | Christchurch City Council

Most of the Council customer service counters and some service centres and libraries will be closed on the morning of Tuesday 28 November 2006 to allow staff that are members to attend a union meeting. These facilities will be open in the afternoon. More >>

The Heathcote River Day is on again!

Friday, 24 November 2006, 10:59 am | Christchurch City Council

Local residents are being encouraged to build a raft and have some fun on Saturday 2 December while discovering one of the city’s natural resources, the Heathcote River. More >>

Ground-breaking social housing development

Thursday, 23 November 2006, 5:21 pm | Christchurch City Council

Tomorrow (Friday, 24 November) is a historic day in the development of social housing in Christchurch. Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore and Housing Minister Chris Carter will turn the first soil at the 20-unit Gowerton Place development, the first partnership ... More >>

Hagley Park/Botanic Gardens Master Plan

Thursday, 23 November 2006, 10:26 am | Christchurch City Council

More than 100 people will speak to their submissions on the Draft Hagley Park/Botanic Gardens Master Plans. More >>

Christchurch? guide now available in nine language

Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 5:10 pm | Christchurch City Council

One of the greatest challenges facing new migrants and refugees is where to find basic information that allows them to quickly settle and build a new life. New to Christchurch? is a guide designed to provide such useful information to assist migrants ... More >>

Family fun day for Lyttelton Pool re-opening

Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 10:40 am | Christchurch City Council

The opening of the redeveloped Lyttelton Pool is a celebration for the local community, says Christchurch City Council Councillor Bob Parker. “The redevelopment of the facility has been on the community’s wish list for many years. The work that has ... More >>

Art Gallery visitor numbers on target for 2006-07

Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 10:39 am | Christchurch City Council

More than 114,000 people have visited the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu during the first four months of the 2006-07 financial year. Christchurch City Council Community Services General Manager Stephen McArthur said it was pleasing to see visitor ... More >>