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Trams’ return symbolises city recovery
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 3:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
After an absence of almost three years the official return of the distinctive ding ding of tram bells to Christchurch streets is hailed as a symbol of the city’s recovery. More >>
Find out more about the Town Hall, Performing Arts Precinct
Monday, 25 November 2013, 3:44 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is inviting residents to learn more about the Town Hall conservation project and the development of a new Performing Arts Precinct at a drop-in session this week. More >>
Chch City councillors take stand against violence to women
Monday, 25 November 2013, 1:30 pm | Christchurch City Council
The 10 male Christchurch City councillors pledged today never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women. Before signing the pledge in support of International White Ribbon Day, the councillors joined the commemorative march ... More >>
More Chinese visitors heading South
Monday, 25 November 2013, 12:37 pm | Christchurch City Council
The South Island has welcomed an increasing number of Chinese travellers in the weeks since implementation of a new Chinese law. More >>
Subdivision road safety reviewed
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:15 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will seek advice from an independent transport consultant in response to a road safety audit at the Noble Village subdivision off Yaldhurst Road. More >>
Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre wins award
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch’s Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre has made a splash at the annual NZ Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards dinner, winning the award for “Outstanding Pool.” More >>
Public showing strong support for Ellerslie 2014
Friday, 22 November 2013, 3:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents are backing Christchurch City Council’s re-invigorated Ellerslie International Flower Show, with ticket sales to locals up more than 40 per cent on the same time last year. More >>
Changes signal focus on city rebuild
Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:33 am | Christchurch City Council
A proposal to reorganise Christchurch City Council’s executive management structure aims to focus the organisation on the city rebuild, strengthen relationships with key partners and the community and ensure we have senior financial capability in ... More >>
Community agrees way forward on sex worker issue
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 5:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Councillors who called today’s meeting about sex workers operating in residential Manchester Street say there are “positive and promising” outcomes for all parties. More >>
Christchurch City Council wins World Green Building Award
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 9:49 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has been recognised with a prestigious international award for its effort in promoting sustainability in the rebuild. More >>
FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015:Match schedule unveiled
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
The match schedule for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 has been unveiled, with a unique format designed to give Christchurch footie fans of all ages a chance to see the greatest footballers on the planet. More >>
Sister City Kurashiki celebrates 40th anniversary
Monday, 18 November 2013, 6:01 pm | Christchurch City Council
A high level delegation from Kurashiki, Japan is in town celebrating the 40th anniversary of their sister city relationship. More >>
Public invited to name 13 key cycleways
Monday, 18 November 2013, 10:32 am | Christchurch City Council
Canterbury people are being invited to suggest names for each of the 13 key cycleway routes to be built in the city over the next five years. More >>
Draft Main Road Master Plan attracts comments from locals
Monday, 18 November 2013, 9:24 am | Christchurch City Council
People wanting to comment on the draft plan for the recovery and rebuild of the Main Road corridor from Ferrymead Bridge to Marriner Street in Sumner have until 5pm Friday to make a submission. More >>
Christchurch Council supports collection for Philippines
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 2:59 pm | Christchurch City Council
Residents who want to donate to the Red Cross Appeal to help the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines can do so at Christchurch City Council service centres, libraries and recreation centres. More >>
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day today
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 9:30 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup, a highlight of New Zealand Cup and Show Week, is on today. More >>
Splash into summer at Council pools
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:38 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is diving into summer with the opening of three outdoor swimming pools. More >>
Bridge of Remembrance repairs progressing well
Monday, 11 November 2013, 9:58 am | Christchurch City Council
Bridge of Remembrance repair and strengthening work is progressing well as the City today marks Armistice Day with a service at 11am at Remembrance Park beside the historic site. More >>
South New Brighton Community Centre opens
Friday, 8 November 2013, 12:21 pm | Christchurch City Council
South New Brighton Community Centre opens Christchurch City Council will officially open a new community facility on the site of the demolished South New Brighton Community Centre tonight (Friday 8 November). More >>
Scarborough Paddling Pool gets go ahead from new Council
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 4:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
At the first full Christchurch City Council meeting today, Councillors voted to spend up to $780,000 to replace the Scarborough Paddling Pool. The pool is one of the Top 30 Projects prioritised by the previous Council. More >>