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Council gets building consents accreditation
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 12:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has been granted accreditation as a Building Consent Authority. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) has confirmed the Council has met the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) ... More >>
Council bans fires in city
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 3:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Council is banning the lighting of fires in urban Christchurch from Sunday 21 December 2014. A restricted fire season will also be in place in rural parts of the city meaning people who want to light outdoor fires will need a permit. More >>
Wanted: catchy name
Monday, 15 December 2014, 4:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
People with creative ideas are being asked to help the Christchurch City Council come up with one element missing from the new Halswell library, pool and community facility – the name. More >>
Lyttelton–Mt Herbert by-election
Monday, 15 December 2014, 4:06 pm | Christchurch City Council
Nominations for a position representing the community on the Lyttelton–Mt Herbert Community Board close in one week. More >>
Council to progress with flood mitigation work
Friday, 12 December 2014, 3:29 pm | Christchurch City Council
Council to progress with flood mitigation work while it considers proposed and alternative options for Dudley Creek More >>
Three more Central City transport projects approved
Friday, 12 December 2014, 1:33 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch’s Central City travel network is getting another boost, with three Central City transport projects given the go-ahead. Christchurch City Council today gave its approval for designs and associated traffic operational changes for three ... More >>
Jellie Park’s 50th Birthday Bash postponed 24 hours
Friday, 12 December 2014, 1:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday, Jellie Park’s 50th Birthday Bash is now all set for noon–3pm on Sunday 14 December. John Filsell, Christchurch City Council’s Recreation and Sports Unit Manager, says Jellie Park has been a favourite ... More >>
New bus hub to be built at 123-125 Riccarton Road
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:38 am | Christchurch City Council
After almost a year of consulting on three possible sites for a bus waiting lounge on Riccarton Road, the Council today decided to locate it on the corner of Division Street and Riccarton Road. More >>
Christchurch City Council credit rating maintained
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:06 am | Christchurch City Council
International credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has reaffirmed Christchurch City Council’s financial rating as A+. The Council’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Gudsell says, “The Council is pleased that Standard and Poor’s has maintained ... More >>
Council decision on proposed Financial Strategy
Friday, 5 December 2014, 4:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is proposing to raise $550 million from Christchurch City Holdings Ltd (CCHL) and Council-owned trading organisations. More >>
Support for Development Authority to fast track rebuild
Friday, 5 December 2014, 4:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
Support for Development Authority to fast track rebuild Christchurch City Council today agreed in principle to set up a Development Authority to speed up the rebuild and help attract private sector funding for major projects. Councillors today asked ... More >>
One week to have a say on sports hub
Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:10 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents have one week left to give their views on the proposed sports hub at Nga Puna Wai, with consultation closing at 5pm on Friday 12 December. More >>
More than 6000 participate in Smart Choices campaign
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 2:52 pm | Christchurch City Council
More than 6000 people participated in the Christchurch City Council’s Smart Choices campaign to learn more about the city’s financial issues and its Long Term Plan. More >>
Riccarton Road bus hub takes another step forward
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:42 pm | Christchurch City Council
Riccarton Road bus hub takes another step forward Council’s Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee today recommended that the Council proceed with street works for a bus super stop on Riccarton Road. Its recommendation included the rider ... More >>
Committee backs construction priority for cycleways
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
Committee backs construction priority for cycleways The Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee has endorsed a staff proposal outlining the order the city’s 13 Major Cycle Routes will be built. It recommends the Council adopt the priority ... More >>
Committee recommends approval of Central City transport
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will meet on 11 December 2014 to consider the Council's Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee's recommendation to approve the scheme designs for three Central City transport projects. More >>
Chch Mayor on Wgtn joining the 100 Resilient Cities network
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 5:13 pm | Christchurch City Council
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Wellington which today joins Christchurch as one of the 100 Resilient Cities network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation. More >>
Christchurch wins International Urban Innovation Award
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:49 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch entry was one of five cities to win the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation at a ceremony in Guangzhou, China on Friday 28 November. More >>
Consents sought for new wastewater treatment plant
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has applied for resource consents for an upgrade to Akaroa's wastewater system. More >>
Work underway to make Tuam one-way, east-bound
Monday, 1 December 2014, 5:04 pm | Christchurch City Council
Work is underway to convert Tuam Street to a one-way eastbound route into the Central City by late December 2014. More >>