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Mediation fails to avert strike
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 9:46 am | Christchurch City Council
Strike action at Christchurch City Council looks set to go ahead on 24 March. Attempts today to mediate a settlement between the Council and the Southern Local Government Officers Union (SOLGM) failed to reach agreement. More >>
Launch celebrates heritage milestones
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 4:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has a lot to celebrate today with the launch of its new heritage website www.ccc.govt.nz/heritage where it has released the long-awaited Christchurch Overview History draft report for public comment. More >>
Monday’s central city naval parade
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 1:08 pm | Christchurch City Council
Monday’s Charter Parade by the crew of the frigate HMNZS Canterbury will feature a loud volley of rifle fire as the sailors march up Worcester Street shortly before midday. More >>
ChCh Quality of Life survey results
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 11:21 am | Christchurch City Council
The most recent results from the national Quality of Life Project survey will be of assistance to the Christchurch City Council (CCC) and other city agencies in their planning, says senior researcher Kath Jamieson. More >>
Consultation on Heathcote River starts Monday
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:10 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents are being invited to set their imaginations to work and help the Christchurch City Council establish a workable vision for a 6km stretch of the Heathcote River. More >>
Council disappointed at Union stance
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has accused the Southern Local Government Officers Union (SLGOU) of blocking its move to redress inequities in pay scales for its workers that reflect labour market conditions. More >>
Crusaders to go on tour for Reading Crusade
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 2:43 pm | Christchurch City Council
Crusaders rugby players will visit three Christchurch City Libraries in the next week to encourage children to take part in the Reading Crusade – a partnership between the Libraries and the Rebel Sport Super 12 2005 rugby team. More >>
Council threatened with industrial action
Monday, 7 March 2005, 6:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Southern Local Government Officers Union (SLGOU) has rejected the Council’s $2.1 million offer as a basis for settlement of its collective agreement negotiations. More >>
Results of Sandilands soil testing announced
Friday, 4 March 2005, 10:25 am | Christchurch City Council
The results of soil testing at 93 Sandilands properties have been released to residents by the Christchurch City Council, with an explanation of what they mean. More >>
Youth invited to get ‘Activ’ at Parklands Reserve
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 4:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
A range of indoor and outdoor sporting activities for young people are on offer at ‘Aktiv’, a free sports event at Parklands Reserve on Sunday 13 March 2005, from 9am to 1pm. More >>
Christchurch celebrates its diversity
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 5:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
The multicultural face of Christchurch will be on show across the city in March, leading up to New Zealand¡¦s Race Relations Day on the 21st. This year¡¦s theme is ¡§together we grow: te ranga tahi¡¨, and Christchurch City Council is supporting ... More >>
St Albans Spectacular a sensational family day
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 11:24 am | Christchurch City Council
There'll be a dazzling array of local activities on offer, from sports, to entertainment and yummy food, at the 'St Albans Spectacular' on Sunday 13 March. More >>
Aranui update and get-together for residents
Monday, 28 February 2005, 4:39 pm | Christchurch City Council
There’ll be news on the changes happening in Aranui, the chance to ‘have your say’ and time to catch up with other Aranui people over a cuppa and something to eat, at a special free get-together for Aranui locals on Wednesday 9 March. More >>
Water quality returned to normal
Monday, 28 February 2005, 11:22 am | Christchurch City Council
The ‘all clear’ has been given, this morning, for the stretch of river below Thursday’s sewage spill into the Avon (Avonside Drive and Fitzgerald Ave). More >>
Council receives union negotiator assurance
Friday, 25 February 2005, 6:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council welcomes an assurance from the Southern Local Government Officers Union that no strike action will take place at this stage. Council General Manager of Human Resources Philippa Jones says the SLGOU has not issued the Council ... More >>
Sewage Spill Update
Friday, 25 February 2005, 5:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sunday morning will be the earliest that the ‘all clear’ could be given for the stretch of the Avon River where sewage overflowed yesterday (Thursday) morning. More >>
Libraries change their hours from Monday
Friday, 25 February 2005, 4:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries are extending their opening hours from this Monday 28 February, adding an extra 36.5 hours city-wide. The change includes the launch of a seven-day service at key libraries across the city, and gives improved access for ... More >>
Mayors Taskforce meeting in Christchurch next week
Friday, 25 February 2005, 2:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Skill and labour shortages will be among the key issues discussed at next week’s meeting of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs in Christchurch. More >>
City Council surprised at strike possibility
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 6:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
Philippa Jones, Christchurch City Council’s general manager human resources, says the Council is surprised to learn employee members of its largest trade union have decided to strike. More >>
Sewer Spill
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 2:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
A blockage in a sewer pipe resulted in an overflow of sewage into the Avon River, at Avonside Drive and Fitzgerald Avenue, this morning. More >>
