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The Press Scoot and Skate is back in town!
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 1:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
TV2 KidsFest 2013 brings back the popular Scoot and Skate event sponsored by The Press- so if you're into skates or scooters, or just want to have some fun, then this is an event not to miss! More >>
TV2 KidsFest presents: the GeoDome Stage Show
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 12:57 pm | Christchurch City Council
The GeoDome Stage Show features award-winning New Zealand children’s songwriters and performers Gerry Paul, Craig Smith and Levity Beet. These experienced entertainers will put on an all-ages show that’s sure to be enjoyed by three sell-out crowds. More >>
Crown Manager welcomes audit findings
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 6:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Crown Manager Doug Martin says it is reassuring that no safety problems have been found with a sample of building consents issued by the Christchurch City Council this year. More >>
Rare chance to explore the Gardens after dark
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 2:34 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch Botanic Gardens is doing that rare thing and opening its gates after dark, inviting young and old alike to experience the mystery and atmosphere of the MORE FM Grand Parade, including the city's first-ever fire sculpture, on Saturday ... More >>
Independent investigator announced
Monday, 15 July 2013, 4:25 pm | Christchurch City Council
Following a meeting this morning, the Christchurch City Council has announced that Peter Winder will undertake the independent investigation into the actions and knowledge of the Council’s Chief Executive Officer and management in relation to matters ... More >>
Scarborough Paddling Pool demolition to begin
Monday, 15 July 2013, 2:36 pm | Christchurch City Council
The demolition of the earthquake-damaged Scarborough Paddling Pool will begin this week while investigations into the future of the site continue. The paddling pool on Scarborough Esplanade has been closed to the public since it was damaged in the ... More >>
International review backs new wastewater systems
Monday, 15 July 2013, 12:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
An international peer review has backed Christchurch City Council's decision to replace the gravity wastewater system in Parklands with a new pressure wastewater system. The Council is introducing new wastewater technology as part of the rebuild of earthquake-damaged ... More >>
Confirmed submission numbers on draft Local Alcohol Policy
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:56 am | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has confirmed it received a total of 4060 submissions on the draft Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) during the four week consultation period. More >>
Akaroa Museum welcomes community again
Friday, 12 July 2013, 2:08 pm | Christchurch City Council
Akaroa Museum will partly re-open to the public this weekend following temporary repair work. The museum’s small exhibition gallery and shop/foyer will re-open to the public tomorrow (Saturday 13 July) at 10.30am. More >>
Stars come out to shine at TV2 KidsFest
Friday, 12 July 2013, 2:06 pm | Christchurch City Council
TV2 KidsFest is giving Christchurch’s musical youngsters the chance to win it all – fame, adulation, and a family trip to Singapore courtesy Singapore Airlines. More >>
Open Streets event postponed
Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:32 am | Christchurch City Council
As a result of forecast inclement weather for Sunday, the Council has today (Friday 12 July) decided to postpone the Open Streets cycle-themed event in the Central City until September. More >>
Riskpool and Council have productive meeting
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 4:22 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council Councillors Helen Broughton and Tim Carter and the Council’s Acting Chief Executive, Jane Parfitt, met yesterday with Riskpool representatives. More >>
Poetry and art to refresh Victoria Street
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 4:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
Colourful artworks have been installed on street light poles. The designs were created by three recent graduates of the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts and are inspired by elements seen on the street such as a rhododendron and the Victoria ... More >>
Poetry and art to refresh Victoria Street in Christchurch
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
Poems, bright artworks and a new mini-park are among key features of a project to refresh Victoria Street. Colourful artworks have been installed on street light poles. The designs were created by three recent graduates of the University of Canterbury ... More >>
TV2 KidsFest 2013 builds on city's creativity
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
Ask anyone who’s ever been a Canterbury kid: one of the highlights of the events calendar is TV2 KidsFest, running this year from Saturday 13 – Saturday 27 July. More >>
Tender awarded for new social housing units in Spreydon
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:01 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has awarded the contract for the design and build of 12 new one-bedroom units at Maurice Carter Courts in Spreydon, with construction due to begin this September. More >>
Statement from Mayor Bob Parker
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 4:00 pm | Christchurch City Council
At an Extraordinary Council meeting held this morning, 10 July 2013, Council unanimously voted to initiate an independent investigation in to the actions and knowledge of the Council’s Chief Executive Officer and management in relation to matters leading ... More >>
Council welcomes resource consents assessment
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 10:14 am | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has today welcomed the Environment Minister Amy Adams asking the Ministry to carry out an independent diagnostic assessment of the Council’s resource management planning and resource consenting functions. More >>
Residents satisfied with Christchurch City Council service
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 2:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s recently-completed resident surveys show 70 per cent of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the services provided by the Council. More >>
Council believes credit rating changes are temporary
Monday, 8 July 2013, 3:38 pm | Christchurch City Council
The new credit rating reflects a changed assessment of the Council's political and managerial strength, the revoking of the Council's building consent accreditation and the perceived risk of future legal action against Council. More >>
