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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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