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Record entries for State La Grande Swim in Akaroa
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 5:17 pm | Christchurch City Council
A record 900 people have entered the third annual State La Grande Swim being held on 22 February in Akaroa. More >>
Christchurch is feeling Audacious
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 12:03 pm | Christchurch City Council
Navigate the city by ear at Audacious, Christchurch’s first-ever festival of sonic arts, which will see the Central City humming from Saturday 1 March – Sunday 2 March. More >>
Barrington Big Fun Day
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 9:42 am | Christchurch City Council
The Barrington Big Fun Day will be held at Barrington Park on Sunday 23 February from 11.30am–2.30pm. Bring the whole family for an exciting line-up of stage entertainment, community stalls, food stalls and free fun activities. There will be fun and engaging ... More >>
The Pledge enters Christchurch history
Monday, 17 February 2014, 3:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
All eight volumes of The Pledge – made up of signatures from 27,000 Cantabrians pledging their support for Christchurch and their region – will pass into care of the Christchurch City Council on Friday 21 February. More >>
Lianne Dalziel addresses the city of Christchurch
Monday, 17 February 2014, 11:53 am | Christchurch City Council
I have decided that if all the political parties can start the year with a State of the Nation address, then I should begin the year with a State of the City address. I would like to thank John Paterson for allowing me to deliver this address here. ... More >>
Key decisions from today’s Council meeting
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 6:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council met today and the following key decisions were made: Netball courts at South Hagley Park The Council asked that staff provide advice over Christchurch Netball’s request to erect fencing around some netball courts at South Hagley Park. ... More >>
New Aranui youth and community facility to go ahead
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 5:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has confirmed it will build a new youth and community facility in Hampshire Street, Aranui - its first new community centre since the earthquakes. More >>
Key recommendations from CCC meeting
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 7:04 pm | Christchurch City Council
Key recommendations from today’s Committee of the Whole meeting Christchurch City Council’s Earthquake Recovery Committee of the Whole held its first meeting of 2014 today. Following were the key matters considered and recommendations the Committee ... More >>
Potential investors in Christchurch and Canterbury addressed
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 11:13 am | Christchurch City Council
As Mayor of Christchurch, I am here to promote my city and the wider Canterbury region when you are considering future investment opportunities in New Zealand. More >>
Scarborough Water Playground design gets go-ahead
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 5:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
Work will start soon on the Scarborough Water Playground after the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board gave the go-ahead to the final design today. More >>
Performance of NZ Rocks! featuring The Outwits cancelled
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 4:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
Cancellation: Anthony Harper Summer Theatre presents New Zealand Rocks! featuring The Outwits Tonight’s 7pm premiere performance of New Zealand Rocks! featuring The Outwits has been cancelled due to weather conditions. The premiere will now take ... More >>
Cancellation: New Zealand Rocks! featuring The Outwits
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 4:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
Tonight’s 7pm premiere performance of New Zealand Rocks! featuring The Outwits has been cancelled due to weather conditions. The premiere will now take place on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February, at 2pm with an evening performance at 7pm. More >>
Public to vote on Major Cycleways route names
Saturday, 1 February 2014, 1:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
Public voting opens tomorrow on finalists to be considered as route names for Christchurch’s Major Cycleways. “We asked the public to suggest names for the routes and had a great response with more than 220 entries received,” says Councillor Phil Clearwater, ... More >>
Art and planters enhance Edgeware site
Friday, 31 January 2014, 1:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
History has been recaptured in artwork at a vacant site in Edgeware Village. Panels adorned with striking black and white photo montages of businesses, people and buildings historically associated with Edgeware Village and the St Albans community have been ... More >>
Key decisions from today’s Council meeting
Friday, 31 January 2014, 12:28 pm | Christchurch City Council
Thursday 30 January 2014 Christchurch City Council met today and the key decisions made are outlined below: More >>
Gaiety Hall and Mona Vale Homestead to be restored
Friday, 31 January 2014, 10:43 am | Christchurch City Council
A popular Christchurch heritage attraction and a well-loved community facility on Banks Peninsula are another step closer to re-opening after Christchurch City Council today (Thursday 30 January) agreed repair and strengthening work should go ahead. More >>
Council supports smoke-free social housing
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 6:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
In its first meeting for 2014, Christchurch City Council today approved a non-smoking policy for Council-owned social housing units. The policy specifies that, where new units are built or purchased — or where units are remodelled or redecorated — ... More >>
Sunday Bandstand: perfect picnic material
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 3:54 pm | Christchurch City Council
Sunday Bandstand is back for SummerTimes 2014, showcasing outstanding local brass and pipe bands in some of the most picturesque pockets of Christchurch from 2 February – 30 March. More >>
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre presents New Zealand Rocks!
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 12:07 pm | Christchurch City Council
Great Kiwi music, frenetic farce, awful puns and questionable historical accuracy combine as this year’s season of Anthony Harper Summer Theatre presents New Zealand Rocks! , featuring The Outwits, from Wednesday 5 – Sunday 23 February. More >>
Canterbury takes pride in its Navy
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 11:31 am | Christchurch City Council
The strong relationship between Christchurch and the Royal New Zealand Navy is being celebrated with a Charter Parade through the Central City from 12.40pm–2pm on Saturday 1 February. More >>