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Pressure main failure at Pump Station 36 on Pages Road
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 3:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
A major wastewater pressure main failure at Pump Station 36 on Pages Road yesterday evening, Monday 22 April, has resulted in wastewater overflows into the Avon/Heathcote Estuary. More >>
Christchurch becomes a music-lover’s paradise
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 2:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
Throughout May, Christchurch City Libraries is transforming Christchurch into a music-lover’s paradise as it hosts free performances by talented Kiwi artists to celebrate New Zealand Music Month. More >>
Dancing, festival as New Regent Street re-opens
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 12:55 pm | Christchurch City Council
There will be a festival atmosphere as New Regent Street re-opens to the public this Saturday (20 April). More >>
ANZAC Day Service – Thursday 25 April
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 4:52 pm | Christchurch City Council
Deputy Mayor Ngaire Button is encouraging people to attend Christchurch’s 2013 ANZAC Dawn Service. The Service will be held at Cranmer Square on Thursday 25 April. Residents are advised to get there early to see the parade prior to the service. More >>
Last chance to have your say on the Three Year Plan
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 3:05 pm | Christchurch City Council
It’s your last chance to have a say on the Council’s draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan. The draft plan is a proposal setting out everything the Council plans to do over the next three years, how much these services and projects will ... More >>
Owaka Pit fire - Christchurch City Council's role
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 4:32 pm | Christchurch City Council
The New Zealand Fire Service, Environment Canterbury and the Owaka Pit property owners are keeping the Christchurch City Council informed of the progress of the fire burning in the Owaka Pit. More >>
Feedback on the proposed Coastal Pathway closes tomorrow
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 1:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch residents have until tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April) to get their feedback on the draft Concept Plan for the proposed Christchurch Coastal Pathway into the Christchurch City Council. More >>
Cloaking device appears on Colombo Street
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 10:29 am | Christchurch City Council
Artist Mike Hewson might be real but his art is un-real. The artwork being installed on the walkway spanning between The Crossing and Ballantynes buildings on Colombo Street is not even easy to spot. That’s because “Deconstruction” as the artwork ... More >>
Research identifies Christchurch Central City living needs
Friday, 12 April 2013, 2:12 pm | Christchurch City Council
Nearly 50 percent of people who completed a Christchurch City Council survey said they would consider the Central City as a place to live. To help developers and other stakeholders understand the type of developments that will appeal to potential residents ... More >>
Key decisions from today’s Council meeting 11/4/13
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 5:24 pm | Christchurch City Council
New vacuum pump station will be constructed on Bexley Reserve ; Motorcycle ban for Christchurch Southern Motorway underpass; Repairing Hei Hei Community Centre may become a priority; Nod given to temporary trust offices in Belfast’s Sheldon Park; ... More >>
Akaroa water restrictions lifted
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 2:35 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is pleased announce that water restrictions in Akaroa have now been lifted. Council City Water and Waste Manager Mark Christison says, “The recent change in weather conditions has meant the stream levels have eased enough ... More >>
Ferrymead Bridge replacement progressing well
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 3:28 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Ferrymead Bridge replacement project is on schedule with the demolition of the existing bridge expected to be complete before the end of April 2013. More >>
Revamped Colombo Street opens to pedestrians
Friday, 5 April 2013, 4:18 pm | Christchurch City Council
Pedestrians will be able to enjoy the colourfully revamped Colombo Street from Hereford Street to Lichfield Street from tomorrow (Saturday 6 April 2013). More >>
Corporate and Financial Committee meets today
Friday, 5 April 2013, 3:14 pm | Christchurch City Council
Draft Statements of Intent from the Council’s seven trading companies were reviewed at today’s Corporate and Financial Committee meeting. More >>
Christchurch Art Gallery repairs to get underway
Friday, 5 April 2013, 2:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Repairs to Christchurch Art Gallery will soon get underway, after being given the go ahead at last week’s Council meeting. The Council is about to issue a series of tenders to specialist contractors, the first for repairing the foundations, says ... More >>
Council regrets sports grounds not ready for weekend
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 6:07 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council regrets it is unable to have the majority of winter sports fields marked in time for the start of the winter sports season on Saturday (6 April 2013). More >>
Cycle Design Guidelines ready for decision
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:45 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s Environment and Infrastructure Committee today agreed to recommend to the Council meeting on 24 April, for approval of the Christchurch Cycle Design Guidelines. This guide outlines the design and concept plans for the ... More >>
Mayor embarks on Sister Cities visit to China
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:35 pm | Christchurch City Council
Mayor Bob Parker will embark on a Sister Cities visit to China from Saturday 6 – Thursday 18 April to foster investment in Christchurch’s business and education sectors and to express the city’s thanks for the support it received post-earthquake. More >>
Council welcomes Earthquake Appeal Trust announcement
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council is warmly welcoming the Earthquake Appeal Trust’s generous funding of $6.5 million for water attractions at the Council’s planned recreation and sports centre in the eastern suburbs. More >>
Development of draft Local Alcohol Policy continues
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 4:48 pm | Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council has moved a step closer in developing a provisional Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which will go out for community consultation within the next few months. More >>