Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 255]
Bird's-Eye View Into Forest
Tuesday, 6 June 2000, 2:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
A five-metre high tower that will give a bird's-eye view of the Travis Wetland will be opened this weekend. The tower is part of the boardwalk track at the wetland. This track will eventually go around the whole wetland. More >>
Jellie Park Skate Area Opening Celebration
Wednesday, 31 May 2000, 10:32 am | Christchurch City Council
Skating comes to the suburbs with Christchurch's hottest new skate spot at Jellie Park now complete. To mark the completion of this new facility an opening celebration will be staged on Saturday 10 June from 12 noon to 2.00pm. More >>
Funding For New Art Gallery Announced
Tuesday, 30 May 2000, 2:59 pm | Christchurch City Council
Prime Minister and Minister for Art, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark recently announced that the government would contribute $6.2 million (net worth) towards the new Christchurch Art Gallery. More >>
Canterbury Crusaders Do It Again
Monday, 29 May 2000, 10:39 am | Christchurch City Council
The Canterbury Crusaders have won the Super 12 rugby final against ACT Brumbies in a nail-biting game played last night at Bruce Stadium in Canberra. More >>
Mayor Always In Touch
Monday, 29 May 2000, 9:32 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch's Mayor Gary Moore will soon be on the other side of the globe but he will remain in touch with the city most of the time. More >>
Arbor Day Started About 130 Years Ago
Friday, 26 May 2000, 10:16 am | Christchurch City Council
Arbor Day is the day when trees are celebrated. It is a day when new trees are planted and established trees are enjoyed. More >>
Trees Focus Of Arbor Day
Friday, 26 May 2000, 10:14 am | Christchurch City Council
Every year Arbor Day is held to draw attention to the importance of trees in our society. More >>
Beyond Books At Public Library
Thursday, 25 May 2000, 4:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
Canterbury Public Library has organised a series of events with a difference for this year's Books & Beyond Festival. Running from Wednesday 31 May - Monday 5 June, the library's 'Beyond' programme captures the spirit of the festival and focuses ... More >>
Beyond Books At Public Library
Thursday, 25 May 2000, 12:56 am | Christchurch City Council
Canterbury Public Library has organised a series of events with a difference for this year's Books & Beyond Festival. Running from Wednesday 31 May - Monday 5 June, the library's 'Beyond' programme captures the spirit of the festival and focuses ... More >>
Three-Day Hearing Over Historic Houses
Monday, 22 May 2000, 2:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
Three days have been set aside to hear an application to demolish Park Terrace buildings that include two historic houses. More >>
Forgotten Flyer Gets Reserve Name
Monday, 15 May 2000, 8:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sixty school children will be planting about 200 native trees on Monday 22 May in a reserve now correctly named after the forgotten "Flying Farmer." More >>
Colourful Welcome To Tourism Conference Delegates
Monday, 15 May 2000, 2:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
More than 50 colourful banners are flying around the city centre and at Christchurch International Airport to welcome delegates to TRENZ, New Zealand's tourism industry's largest trade show. More >>
Poverty Taskforce Ready
Tuesday, 9 May 2000, 11:38 am | Christchurch City Council
A Christchurch City Council Taskforce on Poverty has been asked to focus on the provision of a better service by Government agencies in Christchurch. More >>
More Elm Trees To Come Out
Thursday, 4 May 2000, 3:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
Another 17 elm trees in South Hagley Park, beside Moorhouse Avenue, are to be removed because they are in decline. More >>
Good Response To Plan Survey
Thursday, 4 May 2000, 3:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Residents have responded in good numbers with their views on the Christchurch City Council's survey forms over the draft annual plan. More >>
Olympic Torchbearers Named
Wednesday, 3 May 2000, 2:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
The 41 torchbearers for the Christchurch leg of the Olympic Torch Relay on June 5 have now been confirmed. Bearers were chosen by the New Zealand Olympic Committee from nominations submitted late last year and include a number of local people who ... More >>
Alternative Site Proposal For Cell Phone Tower
Friday, 28 April 2000, 1:21 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is able to consider an application from Telecom for the use of a Council reserve for the location of a cellphone tower in substitution for the Alpha Avenue/Normans Rd/Wairakei Rd site. More >>
Last Weekend For Market - Trial A Success
Thursday, 27 April 2000, 11:12 am | Christchurch City Council
This is the final weekend (29/30 April) of the trial for the fresh produce market, CanterburyFare@The Arts Centre . The trial was set up to ascertain whether there was demand for a fresh produce market in the city centre. Indications are that the ... More >>
Repairing Sewers Without Digging
Thursday, 27 April 2000, 11:09 am | Christchurch City Council
More and more ways are being devised to repair sewer pipes without digging up the road around them. More >>
Walk Along Dunes For Plan Talks
Thursday, 27 April 2000, 11:07 am | Christchurch City Council
An inspection of South New Brighton dunes will be held on Wednesday 10 May to discuss a year-long management plan. More >>
