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Graffiti And Dangerous Driving Top Christchurch Concerns

Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 11:30 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch residents say they have enough money to meet basic needs, trust others and think diversity is a good thing more than people in other bigger cities, according to the 2012 Quality of Life Survey released today. More >>

Recommendation to remove Lyttelton from Brothels Bylaw

Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:32 pm | Christchurch City Council

The Brothels Bylaw Hearings Panel today reconsidered the issue of an area where commercial brothels could set up business in Lyttelton. It decided to recommend to the Council that no commercial brothel area in Lyttelton should be provided for within the proposed ... More >>

Comments on Draft Ferry Road Master Plan needed by 28 Feb

Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:09 pm | Christchurch City Council

Residents and businesses have until 28 February to tell the Christchurch City Council their views on the vision, goals and actions proposed in the Draft Ferry Road Master Plan (Phase One). The Council-led Plan has been prepared to support commercial centres ... More >>

Streets Children's Day

Monday, 25 February 2013, 2:01 pm | Christchurch City Council

Each year, the first Sunday in March is recognised internationally as Children’s Day, and Christchurch is marking the occasion with the return of the beloved Streets Children’s Day in its new home in South Hagley Park from 11am–3pm on Sunday 3 ... More >>

Botanic Gardens Mark 150th With Giant Floral Cake

Monday, 25 February 2013, 9:19 am | Christchurch City Council

Winning the Zealandia National Flower Bed Competition at the Ellerslie International Flower Show would be the icing on the cake for the team from Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens. More >>

Commemorative service tomorrow

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:44 pm | Christchurch City Council

Tomorrow (Friday 22 February) a service will be held in Latimer Square commemorating the second anniversary of the Canterbury Earthquake 22 February 2011.The Civic Memorial Service will be held in partnership with the Anglican ChristChurch Cathedral and ... More >>

Heathcote Voluntary Library to be demolished

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 2:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

The earthquake-damaged Heathcote Voluntary Library building is to be demolished. Christchurch City Council has received a CERA Section 38 Notice of Demolition for the closed voluntary library building in Martindales Road because it is considered ... More >>

School pupils keen to teach others about gardening

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 1:35 pm | Christchurch City Council

Fourteen children from the Kapiti Coast are abandoning their classrooms to attend the Ellerslie International Flower Show next month where they hope to teach others about the benefits of gardening. More >>

Recommended Draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan released

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 1:32 pm | Christchurch City Council

The recommended draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan is being released today with the agenda for next week's Council meeting. This is the draft plan the Chief Executive is recommending to the Counci More >>

Vandalism causes Woodham Park Paddling Pool to close early

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 10:31 am | Christchurch City Council

Ongoing vandalism has caused the Christchurch City Council to close the Woodham Park Paddling Pool early. More >>

Celebrate the Great British Car Rally this weekend

Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 1:53 pm | Christchurch City Council

Anglophiles and car enthusiasts of all ages are invited to marvel at the entourage of British-manufactured cars descending on Hagley Park on Saturday 23 February, celebrating the last leg of the 2013 Great British Car Rally. More >>

Ellerslie expands into the edible and fashionable

Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 11:33 am | Christchurch City Council

Foodies and fashionistas are in for a treat at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show, with the gardening extravaganza expanding to attract visitors with varying interests. More >>

Passion for bonsai inspires Ellerslie garden

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:33 am | Christchurch City Council

A passion for bonsai is the motivation behind Christchurch man Jay van Lent’s exhibit at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show. More >>

New boost to Christchurch’s Vbase conference facilities

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 10:44 am | Christchurch City Council

Vbase, the Christchurch City Council governed event and conference facility management company, today launches its newest venue in partnership with the Wigram Air Force Museum, conference, exhibition and events facility. More >>

What’s on this weekend?

Monday, 18 February 2013, 5:44 pm | Christchurch City Council

Celebrate life in Brighton and the fantastic spirit of the community with these focused, low- and no-cost activities. Now in its third year, I Love New Brighton is a community favourite with a fantastic vibe, growing each year and displaying what makes Brighton ... More >>

Police confirm Christchurch train fatality not suspicious

Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:48 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch police investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a train early on Saturday morning have confirmed that the death is not considered suspicious. More >>

Progress with Council's social housing programme outlined

Friday, 15 February 2013, 5:52 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council staff are working on plans to build 22 new social housing units on vacant land in existing complexes and expect to have completed repairs on more than 170 units by the end of this year. More >>

“Going Somewhere? So am I…”

Friday, 15 February 2013, 3:29 pm | Christchurch City Council

“ Going Somewhere? So am I ” is the latest campaign from the Christchurch City Council’s Road Safety Education team and is aimed at encouraging motorists and cyclists to share the road safely and responsibly. More >>

Garden City Summer Times: What's on this weekend? 15/2/13

Friday, 15 February 2013, 10:48 am | Christchurch City Council

Hornby Skate Jam; Anthony Harper Summer Theatre presents: The Wind in the Willows; Inner-City East Multicultural Festival; Pleasant Day Out; Sunday Bandstand; Ingham Lazy Sundays: Fiona Pears More >>

Plans Underway For New Library And Service Centre At Linwood

Friday, 15 February 2013, 9:46 am | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council has signed a three-year lease on a space in Eastgate Shopping Centre which it plans to transform into a new temporary library and service centre. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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