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Bus Priority Trial underway on Hills Road
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 3:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury today began a new three-month trial that will see buses given priority on Hills Road. Two Bus Boarders, which are on Hills Road, extend the footpath out across the parking area so that buses will ... More >>
Giacometti – legendary figure in 20th century art
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
A major exhibition of the work of Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) opens at the Christchurch Art Gallery this Friday, 17 November. More >>
Greater need for ChCh social housing - Report
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 4:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
An ageing population, falling home ownership and continually increasing market rents are expected to significantly contribute to a greater need for social housing in Christchurch, according to a City Council report. More >>
Change to support higher Capital Programme targets
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 2:53 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has established a Capital Programme Group to ensure that it meets the higher targets in the Council's 2006-16 Community Plan. More >>
Black Point application to proceed non-notified
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 12:14 am | Christchurch City Council
An independent Commissioner has decided that an application by developers seeking approval for a proposed subdivision at Black Point, a headland between Church Bay and Diamond Harbour in Lyttelton Harbour, be processed on a non-notified basis More >>
Power cut at CCC Civic Offices - Tuam Street
Friday, 10 November 2006, 1:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
Earlier today, at about 11.20am, a contractor working near the Civic Offices in Tuam Street struck a power cable which has knocked out power to the Christchurch City Council Civic Offices in Tuam Street. The contractor has sustained burns and has ... More >>
Art goes Country at Christchurch Art Gallery
Friday, 10 November 2006, 9:27 am | Christchurch City Council
Serious art meets country culture in a new take on one of Canterbury’s favourite rural traditions – the Canterbury A & P Show – at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu from this Friday, 10 November. More >>
Council decides on Hillmorton Hospital site
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 5:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today decided it would work with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and Ngai Tahu Property Limited (NTPL) to identify potential purchasers for the administration building on the former Hillmorton Hospital site. More >>
Council adopts its 2006 Waste Management Plan
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 5:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council today adopted its 2006 Waste Management Plan, which contains targets for the reduction of the waste the city (including Banks Peninsula) produces, and resolved to work towards the implementation of a preferred option for the provision ... More >>
Progress in mediation for Council staff
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 3:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council and the Southern Local Government Officers Union made good progress during four days of mediation. In a joint statement the Council’s General Manager Human Resources Philippa Jones and Union Advocate Angela Watson said parties ... More >>
Garden unveiling at Upper Riccarton Library today
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:37 am | Christchurch City Council
The Upper Riccarton Community and School Library unveils a new public artwork today (Thursday, 9 November) at 4.30pm by New Zealand artist Jeff Thomson. More >>
Turners and Growers agreement signed
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 4:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
The green light has been given for the revitalisation of the old Turners and Growers site bounded by Madras, Lichfield, Barbadoes and Tuam Streets. More >>
Council to subsidise washable nappies
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 3:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
From this Friday, 10 November, Christchurch City Council will begin subsidising starter-packs of washable nappies in a bid to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. More >>
Public have their say on proposed City Mall plan
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 10:33 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch people have been quick to air their views on the proposed City Mall plan, with the final submission count hitting 736. More >>
Armistice Day Event
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 10:31 am | Christchurch City Council
To recognise the Year of the Veteran, the Christchurch City Council > will hold a special event on Armistice Day, Saturday 11 November. > > More >>
Greater Christchurch?
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 10:29 am | Christchurch City Council
The draft Urban Development Strategy for Greater Christchurch hit the road this week, as the project targets malls and meeting places to gather public opinion on the UDS partners' plan to manage growth and change. More >>
Consultation On Future Of Fishing Off Pier
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 10:26 am | Christchurch City Council
People are already having their say on the future of fishing off New Brighton Pier, after the public consultation period opened on Saturday 4 November. More >>
Feedback sought on changes to building size rules
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 5:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
Public feedback is being sought on Christchurch City Council’s investigation into changing City Plan rules dealing with the height and setback of buildings in the Business 4 and Retail Park zones. More >>
Sumner Road explosive detonation Friday about 1pm
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 1:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
After lunch on Friday 3 November, probably about 1pm, contractors will be setting off a small explosive charge in a rock above Sumner Road near the Timeball Station. More >>
Consent granted for central city development
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 10:16 am | Christchurch City Council
A Resource Consent granted by an independent commissioner for a 14-level hotel to be constructed on the site of the existing Warner’s Hotel beer garden, has been ‘not opposed’ by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. More >>
