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New life for re-opened Grubb Cottage
Monday, 19 August 2013, 3:53 pm | Christchurch City Council
Historic and unique, Lyttelton’s Grubb Cottage of 62 London Street welcomes people to view a snapshot of life 150 years ago. More >>
Roading and container removal for Sumner and Redcliffs
Friday, 16 August 2013, 7:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council will be removing 50 containers at end August in Main Road and Wakefield Avenue as part of a reorganisation to help improve access and safety for road users in the Sumner and Redcliffs area. While some locations will be shifted, ... More >>
District Plan Review underway
Friday, 16 August 2013, 11:46 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has the review of its district plan underway, incorporating the current Christchurch City Plan and the Banks Peninsula District Plan. More >>
Christchurch host city for FIFA’s second-biggest tournament
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 2:54 pm | Christchurch City Council
With just under two years until kickoff in the first match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, FIFA and the New Zealand Local Organising Committee (LOC) have confirmed that Christchurch will play a significant role in the football tournament. More >>
Environment Court decision made about Hagley Oval
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 5:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is pleased with the outcome of the Environment Court decision released today, which means the process around the further redevelopment of Hagley Oval can progress. More >>
New Energy Grants for the Christchurch Rebuild
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 3:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch Agency for Energy has established a $1.8 million fund in a bid to reduce carbon emissions by encouraging sustainable energy initiatives in the city rebuild. More >>
Sydenham Pod Park Opens
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 10:04 am | Christchurch City Council
A vacant lot in the heart of Sydenham has been transformed into a stylish new park thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Christchurch City Council, consultancy Beca, Sydenham Quarter Inc, and local businesses. More >>
Christchurch City Council acts swiftly over resolution error
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 6:20 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council is acting swiftly to rectify a problem with the way it has set rates. More >>
Win a trip to Napa Valley: Great Wine Capitals Blog Contest
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 5:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
If you write a blog about tourism or wine tourism you can win a trip to the Great Wine Capital of San Francisco | Napa Valley by taking part in the Great Wine Capitals Guest Blogger Contest. More >>
Christchurch Town Hall update
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Councillors will visit the Christchurch Town Hall ahead of a special Community, Recreation and Culture Committee meeting being held to consider repair options for the facility. More >>
Elections 2013: One week left for nominations
Friday, 9 August 2013, 2:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
Nominations for the Christchurch local body elections close in one week, and Electoral Officer Clare Sullivan is encouraging candidates to get their nominations in. More >>
New Halswell library and community facility a step closer
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 3:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
A new library and community facility proposed for the existing Halswell Aquatic Centre site will create a hub for the rapidly-growing Halswell community. Additional land has been purchased alongside the pool to provide enough space for the new facility. More >>
High Court decision on pressure sewers announced
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 3:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
The findings of a High Court hearing into the introduction of new pressure wastewater systems in Richmond were outlined at today’s meeting of Christchurch City Council’s Environment and Infrastructure Committee. More >>
Plans underway for new temporary library at Bishopdale
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:00 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has signed a lease on an empty retail space in Bishopdale Mall, near the closed Bishopdale Community Centre and Library, which it plans to transform into a new temporary library by early October. More >>
Recommendations to help Ellerslie bloom
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:16 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Community, Recreation and Culture Committee (CRAC) today recommended the Council re-energise the Ellerslie International Flower Show and review its long term future after next year’s event. More >>
Community, Recreation and Culture Committee 6/8/13
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 4:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Committee made a number of key decisions. It will now make recommendations (except the approval of the Heritage Incentive Grants) to the full Council for consideration at its next meeting on 29 August. More >>
New automatic points for Christchurch tramway
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:56 pm | Christchurch City Council
Two Melbourne tram experts have helped install the city’s first automatic tramway points system in more than half a century. The points on the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace won’t be used until the track to City Mall is operational, ... More >>
Inspirational photographs a must-see, says Mayor
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
Mayor Bob Parker is urging people to take the opportunity to see an exhibition by some of the country’s leading photographers when it opens in Christchurch this week. More >>
Update: Night-works on Ferrymead Bridge and Main Road Sumner
Friday, 2 August 2013, 2:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
The night-works on the stretch of road from Main Road to Shag Rock in Sumner and the temporary Ferrymead Bridge, will be extended to ensure the completion of the works. More >>
Elections 2013: Nominations update
Friday, 2 August 2013, 2:19 pm | Christchurch City Council
Electoral Officer Clare Sullivan has received 13 nominations for the Christchurch local body elections, as the nomination period reaches its half-way mark. More >>