Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 181]
Art Gallery visitor numbers rise for second month
Friday, 11 August 2006, 12:50 am | Christchurch City Council
Visitor numbers at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu have increased by more than 33 per cent for the second consecutive month. More >>
Recreation tracks forced to close for two weeks
Friday, 11 August 2006, 12:49 am | Christchurch City Council
High rainfall during the week has forced the closure of all recreation tracks in the Bowenvale Valley area as well as the Marley's Hill to Victoria Park track. These tracks will remain closed for at least two weeks as stabilisation work is undertaken. More >>
Hear about strengthening ties to Wuhan gardens
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 3:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
Reports of China rushing to develop no matter the environmental fallout overlook important ecological work being done there, according to experts who visited the central Chinese city of Wuhan earlier this year as part of mayoral delegation. More >>
Edgeware Pool refurbishment fails to comply
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 6:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
A community solution to refurbish Edgeware Pool is a high-cost maintenance option that does not comply with New Zealand Standards, says Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore. More >>
Christchurch Weather Advisory
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 5:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Please note: A welfare centre has now been set up at Cashmere High School's McCoombes Performing Arts Centre (Barrington Rd entrance to the school and follow the Civil Defence signs). The Salvation Army is supplying meals to those unable to get to their ... More >>
Community update meetings on UDS
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 2:25 pm | Christchurch City Council
The public gets its first chance to view the initial investigations into where growth and change might be concentrated in Greater Christchurch, at the Urban Development Strategy community meetings to be held from August 28 to 30. More >>
CCC weather advisory 1.15pm
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 1:50 pm | Christchurch City Council
The rain that has hit Christchurch over the last day or so, has been particularly heavy in isolated areas. Up to 90mm has fallen in some areas. As a result, several streets have been closed and several others may be closed as high tide kicks in. ... More >>
Weather advisory: ChCh road conditions 10.15am
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 10:34 am | Christchurch City Council
Heavy rain has caused some disruptions throughout Christchurch this morning. The following areas have been affected: More >>
Canterbury’s top 20 books have now been found
Monday, 7 August 2006, 2:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
With the top 20 books in Canterbury now found, a new search begins today (Saturday, 5 August) as the What’s Your Favourite? initiative moves into round two of voting to find the region’s favourite book. More >>
Realignment delivers more cost-effective service
Monday, 7 August 2006, 11:01 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council's Recreation and Sports Unit is to realign its organisational structure to provide residents with city-wide access to world-class sporting facilities, services and programmes and a more cost-effective service. More >>
Council prefers Orion site for new Civic Offices
Monday, 7 August 2006, 10:59 am | Christchurch City Council
The Orion site in central Christchurch is the City Council's preferred option for a new headquarters. More >>
Morrison Ave Reserve opening to celebrate efforts
Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:35 pm | Christchurch City Council
Tomorrow morning’s official blessing and opening of a small reserve in north-west Christchurch is the culmination of a great deal of community effort over many years, says Yvonne Palmer, chairperson of the City Council’s Shirley/Papanui Community ... More >>
UDS partners' technical staff complete workshop
Friday, 4 August 2006, 12:56 am | Christchurch City Council
The four-day Inquiry by Design workshop for the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy (UDS) ended today with about 100 staff and elected members having taken part from the five UDS partners along with several stakeholder and special interest ... More >>
Chch City Council finalises events funding
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 1:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
Supporting success, acknowledging sport's role in attracting visitors, and concentrating support are themes in this year $B!G (Js round of major festivals and events funding by the Christchurch City Council. More >>
City Mall consultants unveils preferred option
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 4:21 pm | Christchurch City Council
Garden rooms; extending the tram route through the mall; introducing one-way traffic to the north end of High Street; retail management; activated corners; opening up smaller streets and alleyways; a movement corridor on west Cashel Street; and improved ... More >>
Financial help for character home owners
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 10:05 am | Christchurch City Council
Owners of character homes within Christchurch City or Banks Peninsular may qualify for funds to help towards external upgrading and maintenance. More >>
CCH approves support for economic development
Monday, 31 July 2006, 11:04 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will allocate about $7.3 million of interest earned from its Capital Endowment Fund over the next three years on a variety of projects and organisations to encourage economic development. More >>
Realignment strengthens libraries service
Friday, 28 July 2006, 3:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries is to realign its organisational structure to strengthen its leadership capacity and continue to deliver the city with an innovative, cutting edge public library and information service. More >>
Edgeware Pool closure the only option
Friday, 28 July 2006, 3:21 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is standing by its decision in the 2006-16 Long Term Council Community Plan to close Edgeware Pool as it is the only feasible option for the facility. More >>
Jade Stadium upgrade to address local concerns
Friday, 28 July 2006, 10:30 am | Christchurch City Council
The concerns of people living and running businesses near Jade Stadium will be properly considered as plans are developed to modernise the stadium's east-side stands, say Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board chairman Bob Todd and Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore. More >>
