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Sir Richard Hadlee gives World Cup Fantrail the thumbs up
Friday, 13 February 2015, 3:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
The opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand is only one day away and the best way to get there is via the official Fantrail that starts at the Fanzone in Victoria Square. More >>
New tramway extension opens tomorrow
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 2:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
Electric trams will trundle down City Mall for the first time in more than 60 years tomorrow when a new tramway loop is formally opened by Prime Minister John Key at 10.30am on 12 February. More >>
U-20 World Cup draw brings football giants to Christchurch
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 10:19 am | Christchurch City Council
The FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 draw took place in Auckland on Tuesday 10 February and sees Germany, Fiji, Uzbekistan, and Honduras based in Christchurch for Group F matches, with additional fixture from Group E featuring Brazil and North ... More >>
Cricket World Cup Fanzone to open this Friday
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 2:46 pm | Christchurch City Council
The opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand is only days away, and on Friday 13 February, the Fanzone is set to get the party started with a night of music and entertainment. More >>
Students reach out to communities for Representation Review
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 1:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
About 30 students taking a University of Canterbury summer school course, CHCH101: Rebuilding Christchurch, spent five days recently finding out how local groups defined their communities. More >>
Civic service for earthquake commemorations
Monday, 9 February 2015, 5:23 pm | Christchurch City Council
A civic memorial service recognising the fourth anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake will start at midday on Sunday 22 February at the Botanic Gardens Archery Lawn. More >>
Travel planning advised ahead of opening event
Monday, 9 February 2015, 9:14 am | Christchurch City Council
The opening event of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand is now only three days away and travel planning for the day will be crucial in minimising the impact on journey times on the day. More >>
Trams testing track extension
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 5:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
From tomorrow (Friday 6 February), the trams will start appearing on the new track which is an extension of the current route. This extended route is not yet open to the public, but the trams need to test the new tracks and undertake driver training ... More >>
New shared path opens for the long weekend
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 5:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
Pedestrians and cyclists will travel side-by-side along a new shared path in Hagley Parkdue to open tomorrow – part of the changes to the way residents and visitors get around the Central City being delivered by An Accessible City. More >>
Party time at Scarborough Paddling Pool
Monday, 2 February 2015, 3:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
It’s already had a successful summer, but the Scarborough Paddling Pool will officially welcome families back with an opening ceremony and a pool party at 10.30am on Wednesday 4 February. More >>
Christchurch teens bring Peter Pan to life
Friday, 30 January 2015, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre's show, Peter Pan, which starts on 4 February promises to be a chaotic, cheeky and charming version of the well-known fairy tale. More >>
Council decisions released today
Friday, 30 January 2015, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
Two items discussed in private by the Christchurch City Council at yesterday’s Council meeting have been publicly released today. Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Councillors approved a performance plan for Chief Executive Karleen Edwards. Elected members ... More >>
Council welcomes cycleways funding
Friday, 30 January 2015, 4:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council says a grant from a new Government fund for cycling infrastructure is a strong vote of support for its Major Cycle Routes (MCR) network. Transport Minster Simon Bridges today announced the first round of funding from the Government’s ... More >>
Council farewells long-serving camp leaseholders
Friday, 30 January 2015, 3:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
Leaseholders of Spencer Beach Holiday Park, Trevor and Kathy Inwood, have decided to relinquish the lease from 31 March, 2015. More >>
Central City rebate scheme extended
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 2:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Central City development contributions residential rebate scheme has been extended for one year to 30 June 2016 or when the $10 million fund has been used up, whichever comes first. More >>
Pick your favourite name for the new Halswell facility
Monday, 26 January 2015, 4:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
The community has until Sunday 8 February to vote for one of six possible names for the new library, pool and community facility currently under construction in Halswell. More >>
Work to start on new overpass
Monday, 26 January 2015, 2:43 pm | Christchurch City Council
Work on a new bridge over Curletts Road linking Wigram Road into Birmingham Drive via Magdala Place, will start on 12 February. More >>
Lyttelton–Mt Herbert Community Board election voting opens
Monday, 26 January 2015, 1:41 pm | Christchurch City Council
Voters living in the Lyttelton–Mt Herbert ward should keep an eye on their mailboxes with by-election voting papers being sent out from today (Monday 26 January). More >>
Volunteers get kitted out ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup
Saturday, 24 January 2015, 9:57 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Councillor Tim Scandrett and ICC Workforce Operations Manager Nicole Dunn present an ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 volunteer kit to the first volunteer Pat Mackle, ahead of the tournament that takes place in February and March 2015. More >>
Councillors consider views on Nga Puna Wai
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 3:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
Councillors are considering submissions received on Christchurch City Council’s proposal to develop a sports hub at Nga Puna Wai, beginning with public hearings from Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 January 2015. More >>