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Art Gallery $31 Million Contract Signing

Tuesday, 23 January 2001, 2:58 pm | Christchurch City Council

The official signing of the contract to build Christchurch's new Art Gallery will be held in the Civic Offices at 12.30pm on Thursday 25 January. More >>

High-Powered Biobriefing In Bush

Friday, 19 January 2001, 11:46 am | Christchurch City Council

Harvard University Professor Peter Ashton will attend a special meeting on biodiversity at Riccarton Bush along with other Harvard colleagues. A briefing to the overseas and Christchurch experts on the decline of New Zealand's biodiversity will be held ... More >>

Flames Named At QEII New Pool

Thursday, 18 January 2001, 4:48 pm | Christchurch City Council

The new international Queen Elizabeth II Olympic swimming pool will open for use and the new Ballantynes/Canterbury Flames Netball Squad to compete in the Coca-Cola Cup will be announced on Monday 22 January at the pool. More >>

Background Paper On Bus RTI

Tuesday, 16 January 2001, 3:00 pm | Christchurch City Council

Enclosed is a two-page background paper issued to Christchurch City and Environment Canterbury Councillors about the Real Time Information system being installed at the new Bus Exchange. More >>

Song To Promote Cleanliness

Tuesday, 16 January 2001, 11:41 am | Christchurch City Council

A CD has been recorded by Christchurch school children to be used to urge residents to keep the city beautiful. More >>

Views Wanted On Disabilities And Access

Monday, 15 January 2001, 4:38 pm | Christchurch City Council

Society's attitudes towards people with disabilities are often the real problem for them, says a draft policy on access and equity for people with disabilities. More >>

Art Gallery Site Parking To Go

Friday, 22 December 2000, 8:52 am | Christchurch City Council

All parking on the new art gallery site, bounded by Worcester Boulevard, Montreal Street and Gloucester Street, will end from Sunday 31 December. More >>

Mememtoes Of Anniversary Remain

Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 4:29 pm | Christchurch City Council

The big 150th Canterbury Anniversary party might be over but reminders can still be obtained. More >>

Poverty Taskforce Begins Work

Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 2:28 pm | Christchurch City Council

A six-member Poverty Taskforce, set up recently by the Christchurch City Council, will be working throughout the holiday period. More >>

Passport Visa Stamps Popular

Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 2:12 pm | Christchurch City Council

A popular and free activity over the 150th Canterbury Anniversary weekend was the stamping of visa stamps into the Canterbury Passports. More >>

150th Programmes In Demand

Tuesday, 19 December 2000, 2:12 pm | Christchurch City Council

With all the publicity surrounding last weekend's celebrations in Christchurch the demand for the programmes has come from far beyond Canterbury. More >>

Tickets Still Available For The Ball

Thursday, 14 December 2000, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council

A limited number of tickets are still available for the once-in-a-lifetime event - The 1850 Ball - to be held in Victoria Square on Friday evening. More >>

Thieves Hit Curator's House Again

Wednesday, 13 December 2000, 12:47 am | Christchurch City Council

Thieves have returned to the Curator's House Restaurant in the Botanic Gardens and stolen more copper guttering. More >>

Nautical Theme Take Shapes

Friday, 8 December 2000, 11:43 am | Christchurch City Council

On Friday 15 December the nautical theme for The 1850 Ball will take shape in Victoria Square. More >>

Canterbury's Biggest Party Count Down

Friday, 8 December 2000, 11:10 am | Christchurch City Council

And it is being held to mark Canterbury's 150th anniversary of the organised European settlement by the Canterbury Association. More >>

Elves On Hand To Help Shopping

Thursday, 7 December 2000, 11:17 am | Christchurch City Council

Six helpers, dressed as elves, will be on duty this weekend in the centre of Christchurch to provide guidance for Christmas shoppers. More >>

Blast From Past At Libraries

Thursday, 7 December 2000, 12:57 am | Christchurch City Council

To mark the 150th anniversary of Canterbury, Christchurch City Libraries has organised a storytelling programme that brings to life some of the province's earliest settlers. More >>

400 Visitors In Two Days Photography Exhibition

Tuesday, 5 December 2000, 12:44 am | Christchurch City Council

The Central City Fresh Perspectives Photography Exhibition opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday morning and had about 400 people in to view the images over the weekend. More >>

Discover City's Forgotten Personalities

Monday, 4 December 2000, 10:53 am | Christchurch City Council

To celebrate Canterbury's 150th Anniversary, Christchurch City Libraries has organised an exciting programme of events. More >>

Support Given To World Aids Day

Friday, 1 December 2000, 3:01 pm | Christchurch City Council

Although the incidence of Aids remains low in New Zealand, vigilance and the support of agencies working in the field have to be maintained, says Christchurch Deputy Mayor, Lesley Keast. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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