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Voting opens for Shirley-Papanui Community Board

Thursday, 7 August 2014, 10:57 am | Christchurch City Council

Voters living in the Shirley-Papanui ward should keep an eye on their mailboxes with by-election voting papers being sent out from today. More >>

Council implements accreditation plan

Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 2:31 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is confident it can address concerns raised in a report by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) on its building consent processes. More >>

CCHL to acquire Port Otago stake in Lyttelton Port Company

Friday, 1 August 2014, 3:23 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has welcomed the announcement that Christchurch City Holdings Ltd has entered a lock-up agreement with Port Otago Limited for Port Otago’s 15.48% holding in Lyttelton Port Company Limited. The lock-up agreement ... More >>

Christchurch City Council releases milestone report

Friday, 1 August 2014, 10:39 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council today released a milestone report on options for managing the financial challenges and maximising the opportunities arising from the earthquakes. More >>

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 5:31 pm | Christchurch City Council

Floor-raising proposal; Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tea Kiosk to be repaired; Demolition of closed Linwood Library; Cycleways construction approved; New policy gives base isolated foundations "wiggle room" More >>

Draft New Brighton Centre Master Plan proceeds to next stage

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 5:29 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Draft New Brighton Master Plan is one step closer to final sign-off by the Council after today’s decision that hearings will not be necessary for submissions received from the public consultation. More >>

Council approves cycleways projects

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 4:16 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Council has given the go-ahead for final design and construction to begin on sections of the Major Cycleways routes. Elected members today approved three projects that will improve safety and go on to form part of the network of 13 Major Cycleways. ... More >>

NZ Cup and Show Week tickets on sale tomorrow

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 3:54 pm | Christchurch City Council

The countdown to the country’s most vibrant and exciting spring festival has begun, with tickets to New Zealand Cup and Show Week on sale from tomorrow. The festival and highlight of New Zealand’s racing calendar kicks off on 8 November this year. ... More >>

Public say planned for Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 2:38 pm | Christchurch City Council

Residents will soon have a say on plans for a sports hub at the Ngā Puna Wai Reserve in southwest Christchurch. More >>

Hearings Panel recommends university bylaw exemption

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 4:06 pm | Christchurch City Council

A Christchurch City Council Hearings Panel has recommended a proposed alcohol ban surrounding the University of Canterbury exempt the campus. The panel, comprising Chairman David East and members Helene Mautner and Faimeh Burke, convened today. ... More >>

New Parternship Brings New Opportunities

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 9:17 am | Christchurch City Council

Local home-building company Horncastle Homes has secured naming rights to Christchurch’s biggest indoor arena and will work with Vbase to promote the venue. More >>

New Aranui youth and community facility another step closer

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 1:22 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has begun demolition of the Aranui Wainoni Family Centre in Hampshire Street, making way for a new youth and community facility to be built on the site. More >>

Neighbourhood Week celebrates new communities

Monday, 21 July 2014, 12:54 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch residents who have shifted to new suburbs as a result of Canterbury’s major earthquakes are being encouraged to celebrate Neighbourhood Week this year. More >>

Council on track for accreditation

Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:50 am | Christchurch City Council

Council on track for accreditation Christchurch City Council has made substantial progress improving its building control functions and is on track to gain accreditation as a Building Consent Authority before Christmas. That’s according to initial feedback ... More >>

Fresh start for Heathcote community facilities

Monday, 21 July 2014, 9:35 am | Christchurch City Council

The first step towards a new combined facility, replacing the much-loved, earthquake-damaged Heathcote Community Centre and the Heathcote Valley Community Library, begins on Monday 28 July. More >>

Package of options to ease Northern Motorway congestion

Friday, 18 July 2014, 1:32 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy Implementation Committee at its meeting on 11 July recommended to partner organisations that they commit to a package of short-term measures to accommodate the significant growth in the Waimakariri ... More >>

Council approves a legacy project for New Brighton

Thursday, 17 July 2014, 5:34 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council today approved an all-weather hot saltwater pools complex as the preferred legacy project for New Brighton and is looking for private partners to move the project forward. More >>

Council decides against area-wide rockfall mitigation

Thursday, 17 July 2014, 5:27 pm | Christchurch City Council

Councillors today decided area-wide rockfall mitigation for Port Hills homes red-zoned by the Crown was not practical for several reasons, including uncertainty around effectiveness and costs. More >>

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting

Thursday, 17 July 2014, 4:58 pm | Christchurch City Council

Lighting master plan; Cycleway section gets go-ahead; Birdlings Flat community hall; Spencer Park Motor Camp lease More >>

Historic Botanic Gardens glasshouses reopen

Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 4:11 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council’s Community Committee met today (Tuesday 15 July) and received a report on the Council’s Facilities Rebuild programme. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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