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Ellerslie International Flower Show
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 4:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
Ellerslie International Flower Show A report on the Ellerslie International Flower Show will be considered at an extraordinary Community Committee meeting on Monday 19 May. The report on the 2014 show projects a draft financial loss of $516,000. ... More >>
Council to consider Sumner Community Centre Rebuild
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 5:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s Community Committee and Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board have endorsed committing $10.17 million to the rebuild of a new Sumner Community Centre, Museum and Library on the site of the demolished facilities in Wakefield ... More >>
Flooding Taskforce mitigation work continues across the city
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 5:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Council contractors were out first thing this morning, continuing with the ongoing flood mitigation work following yesterday's approval of the range of short term flood prevention measures recommended by the Mayoral Taskforce for Flooding. More >>
New social housing units open in Spreydon
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 2:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s opening of 12 new social housing units in Spreydon — the first since the Canterbury earthquakes — marks a significant milestone in the city’s rebuild, says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. The Mayor was joined by new tenant ... More >>
Social housing proposals adopted for consultation
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 10:01 am | Christchurch City Council
Social housing proposals adopted for consultation Christchurch City Council’s proposals about its future involvement in social housing have been adopted for public consultation at today’s Council meeting. The Council is currently re-evaluating its role in ... More >>
Measures to help those most vulnerable to flooding outlined
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 10:00 am | Christchurch City Council
Flooding Taskforce outlines short term measures to help those most vulnerable to flooding The Council has given the green light to a range of short term flood prevention measures in the hardest hit areas of Christchurch and Little River, following the ... More >>
Mayoral Taskforce On Flooding – Report To Council Meeting
Monday, 12 May 2014, 12:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
The large number of recent floods in Christchurch is due to a run of major storms. It is clear that the severity of the floods has been aggravated by earthquake damage to the land and stormwater network, particularly due to land lowering in some places ... More >>
Strategic LTP Planning Workshop
Sunday, 11 May 2014, 6:35 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel, City Councillors and the Council's new Executive Leadership Team have completed a two-day strategic planning workshop in relation to the Council's upcoming Long Term Plan (LTP). More >>
Flooding Taskforce on track to present report next week
Friday, 9 May 2014, 5:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Mayoral Taskforce on Flooding will deliver a report on short-term flood mitigation options for flood-prone areas of Christchurch including Little River on Monday. More >>
Key decisions from today's Council meeting 8/5/14
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 5:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
Port Hills rockfall mitigation; New cycle lanes; An Accessible City; Relocation of gaming machines; Exemplar housing More >>
Victoria Square carving to be restored
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 9:35 am | Christchurch City Council
The Poupou will be reinstated in Victoria Square The Christchurch City Council will be temporarily removing Riki Manuel’s Poupou, the six metre high carved wooden post in Victoria Square, to undertake conservation work to return it to its original ... More >>
City in good financial position to meet budget shortfall
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 4:59 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the city’s strong balance sheet means we are in a good position to deal with a potential $534 million budget shortfall identified by an independent review of the Council’s financial position. More >>
Flooding Feedback Encouraging
Monday, 5 May 2014, 1:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
Around 120 people rolled up at the Edgeware Bowling Club yesterday as the Shirley / Papanui Community Board began the first of city wide information sessions and focus groups on flooding. More >>
Council briefs Minister on flooding work programme
Friday, 2 May 2014, 4:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has welcomed the support of other agencies including the Government, EQC and insurers as it tackles the flooding issues facing the city. More >>
CTOC encourages drivers to plan ahead
Friday, 2 May 2014, 3:07 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (CTOC) is encouraging drivers to consider alternative travel routes when travelling into the Central City next week. More >>
Parking prices decrease in Central City
Friday, 2 May 2014, 11:26 am | Christchurch City Council
Short-term parking in the Central City is set to get cheaper with Council introducing lower meter rates in select areas. More >>
Revaluation objection period extended for Red Zoners
Friday, 2 May 2014, 10:21 am | Christchurch City Council
Owners of Red Zone properties have an extra 10 days to object to their Rating Valuations. The Christchurch City Council Committee of the Whole decided the extension was warranted following an approach from the Human Rights Commission which raised concerns about ... More >>
Key recommendations from the Committee of the Whole
Friday, 2 May 2014, 10:19 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council's Earthquake Recovery Committee of the Whole met yesterday. Following were the key matters considered and recommendations the Committee will make to the Council: More >>
Council prioritising flood work
Friday, 2 May 2014, 10:17 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is moving quickly to assist residents whose homes have been inundated by a series of recent floods. More >>
Council managing clean-up following latest flooding
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 4:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council staff and contractors are continuing to manage the clean-up across the city and Banks Peninsula following the latest rainstorm. Surface flooding is now receding and contractors are removing leaves from drains and sumps. This clearing ... More >>
