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Rockefeller Foundation resilience workshop with community
Monday, 24 March 2014, 12:17 pm | Christchurch City Council
Representatives from the New-York-based Rockefeller Foundation are in Christchurch for a workshop tomorrow (Tuesday 25 March) to kick-start the city's resilience planning journey. More >>
Christchurch City Council announces executive appointments
Friday, 21 March 2014, 2:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has announced four new appointments to the Council's Executive Leadership Team. The Council's Acting Chief Executive Jane Parfitt says that today's announcement means that all seven members of the executive team have now been appointed. More >>
Help design your dream library
Friday, 21 March 2014, 1:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is urging residents to make the most of a once in a lifetime chance to help design their New Central Library. Mayor Lianne Dalziel says today’s launch of the Your Library, Your Voice campaign gives the people of Christchurch ... More >>
Key decisions from today’s Environmental Committee meeting
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 4:39 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council Environmental Committee met today, with the key decisions made outlined below: More >>
Committee recommends cycleway route names
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 2:52 pm | Christchurch City Council
A public vote to find names for Christchurch City Council’s Major Cycleways has led to a recommended preferred option for each of the 13 routes. More >>
Over 50,000 items at Christchurch City Libraries book sale
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 9:42 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Libraries is making over 50,000 items available for purchase at this year's Big Bargain Book Sale, held at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre from Friday 21 – Saturday 22 March. "Word is getting around Christchurch that the ... More >>
SDC CEO appointed to key rebuild and recovery role
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 5:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
Southland District Council Chief Executive David Adamson has been appointed as the Christchurch City Council's Director of Facilities and Infrastructure Rebuild. More >>
Christchurch City Council to consider alcohol bans
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 12:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will consider extending the permanent alcohol ban area in Riccarton and Ilam. The Regulations and Consents Committee today recommended that the Council consider extending the permanent alcohol ban area to include the adjacent ... More >>
Nominate someone special for a Community Service Award
Monday, 17 March 2014, 1:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
This year’s Community Service Awards – recognising people who volunteer for the benefit of their community – are now open for nominations. The annual awards are run at a local level with community boards considering the nominations and awarding ... More >>
Council hits the road for feedback on plans
Monday, 17 March 2014, 11:11 am | Christchurch City Council
Mayor Meng Foon starts his series of 30 meetings around the district this week talking to residents about what Gisborne District Council is planning over the next 12 months, what it will cost and who will pay. More >>
Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan: Community input
Monday, 17 March 2014, 10:41 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents can have a say on the Council’s proposed spending with public consultation opening today on the 2014/15 Draft Annual Plan. Interested individuals and community groups have until Tuesday 22 April to lodge a submission on the draft ... More >>
No major issues reported following rainfall
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 12:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Key emergency response agencies have reported no major issues as a result of today’s rainfall. More >>
Lianne Dalziel to open tomorrow's natural hazards forum
Friday, 14 March 2014, 6:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Mayor Lianne Dalziel is asking those attending tomorrow’s Our Changing Environment forum about living with natural hazards to look beyond their individual situations to consider how communities should best respond to hazard issues. “We understand ... More >>
Heritage Grant for Riccarton House
Friday, 14 March 2014, 5:02 pm | Christchurch City Council
Structural strengthening and maintenance work on Riccarton House can be completed following the approval of a Christchurch City Council Heritage Grant of $33,263. More >>
Agencies prepared in case of heavy rain
Friday, 14 March 2014, 4:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
Key agencies met this afternoon to finalise preparations ahead of forecast rain over the weekend. More >>
International risk expert at natural hazard forum
Friday, 14 March 2014, 11:04 am | Christchurch City Council
An international risk expert joins a line up of local specialists at Our Changing Environment , a free community forum on living with natural hazards, in Christchurch this Saturday. More >>
Key decisions from today’s Council meeting 13/3/14
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 5:07 pm | Christchurch City Council
Heathcote Voluntary Library and Community Centre to be demolished; New Risk and Audit Management Committee established; Ferrymead Bridge replacement; Shands Road/Edmonton Road traffic lights get green light; Lease extension to be explored for Prefab NZ ... More >>
Fund available for suburban centre projects
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 4:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
A fund for transitional projects in suburban centres is open for applications. Christchurch City Council approved the $50,000 Transitional City Projects Fund (Suburban Centres) in December 2013. More >>
Agencies prepare city for forecast extreme weather
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:40 am | Christchurch City Council
Agencies prepare city for forecast extreme weather Christchurch City Council, Civil Defence and key agencies are putting precautions in place ahead of forecast rain over the weekend. Heavy rain, winds and stormy conditions are forecast to reach Christchurch ... More >>
FIFA Inspectors give Christchurch seal of approval
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 3:22 pm | Christchurch City Council
Some of the most senior officials from football’s world governing body, FIFA, have given Christchurch the seal of approval as it prepares to host FIFA’s second largest global tournament – the U-20 World Cup in 2015. More >>