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Council actively progresses flood mitigation options

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 2:37 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has approved a range of short-term flood mitigation options to significantly enhance the city’s flood defences while long-term solutions are investigated. More >>

Mayor’s Flood Taskforce breaks back of flood problem

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 2:37 pm | Christchurch City Council

Hundreds of Christchurch households worst affected by flooding since the Canterbury Earthquake sequence will significantly benefit from today’s Council decision to urgently implement a range of short term property and area wide defence measures. More >>

Council agrees process on Ellerslie show

Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 3:46 pm | Christchurch City Council

Council agrees process on Ellerslie show Christchurch City Council has agreed a process to determine the future of the Ellerslie International Flower Show. At a meeting today, councillors resolved that a sub-Committee be formed to negotiate with Flower ... More >>

Transport projects given the go-ahead

Friday, 23 May 2014, 11:01 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council today approved, and gave the go-ahead to start public consultation on a range of transport projects needed to support the recovery of the Central City including Anchor Projects. More >>

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting 22/5/14

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 5:20 pm | Christchurch City Council

Cycle/pedestrian crossing approved; Extra funding for Waltham Pool repair; Victoria Park Information Centre repairs approved; Ferry Road Master Plan; Social housing; Exemplar housing; Council supports work on Sumner Road More >>

Ellerslie International Flower Show

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 5:19 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Council needs further information regarding the future of Ellerslie International Flower Show to make a decision. More >>

Council provides rates relief to flooding victims

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 4:03 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has agreed to stop charging rates for residential properties left uninhabitable by recent flooding. More >>

Agreement reached on new crossing car park building

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 11:16 am | Christchurch City Council

The construction of a large new car park building on the Crossing site in the CBD is being described by Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel as a circuit-breaker for retail development in the inner city. More >>

Community flood meetings commence as mitigation work goes on

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 9:31 am | Christchurch City Council

Community meetings in flood affected areas start tonight, with Little River residents able to learn more about proposed mitigation measures. Throughout the next week engineers from the 18-strong Mayoral Taskforce for Flooding will front community meetings throughout ... More >>

ouncil Committee proposes Development Forum

Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 5:34 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Council's Strategy and Planning Committee today recommended the Council set up a Development Forum to enable better dialogue between the city's development community and the Council. More >>

Consultation opens on social housing proposal

Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 2:16 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council’s public consultation on the restructuring of its social housing service opens tomorrow. More >>

Christchurch trial for NZ-first solar table

Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 11:52 am | Christchurch City Council

Visitors to Christchurch’s Re:START Mall will be the first in the country to use an innovative table with a built-in solar panel that can charge mobile devices such as phones and tablets. A prototype table will be available for a trial period in ... More >>

Council applies for accreditation as a consent authority

Monday, 19 May 2014, 5:17 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has lodged its application with IANZ for accreditation as a building consent authority. More >>

Tree planting at South New Brighton Park

Monday, 19 May 2014, 5:16 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is calling on volunteers to help plant 7000 trees and shrubs at South New Brighton Park to help regenerate the popular recreation area devastated by the earthquakes. More >>

Technical report online as flood mitigation work continues

Saturday, 17 May 2014, 1:44 pm | Christchurch City Council

Updated Flooding Taskforce technical report online as flood mitigation work continues Channel widening of Dudley Creek off Banks Avenue. More >>

Updated Flooding Taskforce report, work continues

Friday, 16 May 2014, 5:20 pm | Christchurch City Council

Residents can now go online to easily view detailed information in the Mayoral Taskforce for Flooding technical report on the catchment area specific to them. More >>

Finance Chair on new item about Cameron Partners report

Friday, 16 May 2014, 5:04 pm | Christchurch City Council

Radio New Zealand has released information from an early draft of the Cameron Partners Report into the Christchurch City Council’s Funding Requirements and Options. More >>

Mayor of Christchurch says flood numbers need to be verified

Friday, 16 May 2014, 1:40 pm | Christchurch City Council

People whose houses are uninhabitable or whose health and wellbeing are being severely impacted by recurrent flooding are being encouraged to make direct contact with the Christchurch City Council. More >>

Consultation opens on proposed alcohol bylaw changes

Friday, 16 May 2014, 1:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

People are being asked their views on a proposed change to the alcohol ban bylaw that, if adopted, would see new permanent bans introduced. More >>

Mayor of Christchurch comments on Budget 2014

Friday, 16 May 2014, 12:08 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the recently signed Housing Accord for Christchurch. The Accord – where the City Council’s role is subject to public consultation - is aimed at helping address ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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