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Building consent processing times

Thursday, 28 November 2013, 12:50 pm | Christchurch City Council

Council figures show that the average time for granting a building consent for a house in October was 26 working days. This was for complete applications which could be accepted for processing because no further information was required. More >>

Council to discuss Land Use Recovery Plan

Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 4:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has worked closely with the Government over the past week to develop a position on the Draft Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP) acceptable to both parties, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says. More >>

Army to march through the streets of Christchurch

Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:58 pm | Christchurch City Council

Mayor Lianne Dalziel will welcome 2/4 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/4 RNZIR) as they return to Christchurch for the first time since the removal of the Red Zone cordon on 30 June 2013 – a cordon for which they had provided manpower ... More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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