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Demolition of Sumner Library begins

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 1:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

Demolition of the earthquake-damaged Sumner Library is underway and is expected to be completed at the end of this month. More >>

What's on this week? Garden City Summertimes

Monday, 7 January 2013, 12:40 pm | Christchurch City Council

Friday 11 January – Sunday 13 January Elite Road National Championships Friday time trial, 10am, Lincoln University Saturday 12 January: 2013 Tineli Grand Prix Presented by Mainland Foundation Recreational Ride starts at 9.30am Saturday from ... More >>

Mayor to visit Sister City Seattle

Thursday, 3 January 2013, 12:06 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker will make his first Sister Cities visit to Seattle from Sunday 6 – Wednesday 9 January as part of a relationship that promotes friendship and goodwill between people of different countries and cultures. More >>

“Summer Love ‘em” – Ingham Lazy Sundays

Thursday, 3 January 2013, 11:45 am | Christchurch City Council

It’s the best way to unwind over summer – Ingham Lazy Sundays, Christchurch’s ever-popular series of free musical performances, returns to the Botanic Gardens’ Archery Lawn from 6 January. More >>

Old Waimakariri Bridge closed due to high river levels

Thursday, 3 January 2013, 11:42 am | Christchurch City Council

The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. It is expected that the bridge will be reopened by the end of the week, once the water level subsides and the structure can be checked. More >>

One weekend, two must-see sporting events

Thursday, 3 January 2013, 11:41 am | Christchurch City Council

Make a weekend out of it – two adrenaline-filled sporting events are taking place in Canterbury during the same weekend this January: the 2013 Calder Stewart Elite Road National Championships (Friday 11 – Sunday 13 January) and the Contact Tri ... More >>

Christchurch New Year's Eve to be bigger & better than ever

Friday, 21 December 2012, 3:11 pm | Christchurch City Council

New Year's Eve returns to North Hagley Park to cram some literally last-minute thrills into 2012 and welcome 2013 in the toe-tapping style that Christchurch has become accustomed to from 6.30pm–12.30am on Monday 31 December. More >>

Commemoration event for the 22 February 2011 quake

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 12:36 pm | Christchurch City Council

Thursday 20 December 2012 Commemoration event for the second anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake More >>

Council credit rating still strong

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 5:27 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council’s credit rating remains strong overall, after being moved from AA to AA- by international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s. The AA- credit rating puts Christchurch City Council on the same credit rating as the major ... More >>

Motorist urged to plan ahead

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:53 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch motorists are being asked to take extra care on the roads this summer and holiday season, both as they travel around the city and outside the region. More >>

Contract awarded for new Ferrymead Bridge

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:47 pm | Christchurch City Council

The contract for the construction of a new Ferrymead Bridge has been awarded to HEB Construction Limited. More >>

Council Moves To Re-Open Cathedral Square

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:22 pm | Christchurch City Council

Wednesday 19 December 2012 Council Moves To Re-Open Cathedral Square Outdoor performance space and a chance to reconnect with the centre of the city could soon be possible following a resource consent application by the Christchurch City Council. As part ... More >>

South Library and Beckenham Service Centre re-opens

Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 9:49 am | Christchurch City Council

South Library and Beckenham Service Centre re-opened this morning (Wednesday 19 December) following the completion of temporary repair and strengthening work. More >>

Temporary alcohol ban in Sumner on New Year's Eve

Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 4:55 pm | Christchurch City Council

A temporary alcohol ban will be in place in Sumner during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, from 7pm Monday 31 December through to 7am Tuesday 1 January. More >>

Long Term Plan 2013-2022 photo competition

Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 4:33 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council is running a photographic competition to find an image that showcases our city, our future. The best photograph will appear on the cover of the Council’s flagship document, the Long Term Plan 2013-2022. More >>

Draft New Brighton Centre Master Plan available

Monday, 17 December 2012, 10:54 am | Christchurch City Council

The Christchurch City Council today released the Draft New Brighton Centre Master Plan for public comment. The Council-led Plan has been prepared to support the recovery and rebuild of New Brighton’s centre in response to the damage caused by the earthquakes. More >>

Latest Christchurch UDS News

Friday, 14 December 2012, 1:15 pm | Christchurch City Council

The post-quake exodus of commercial and retail businesses from the central city to suburban locations around the city, and throughout greater Christchurch, is a trend being managed through the Urban Development Strategy (UDS) partnership. Read full ... More >>

New Visitors Centre for Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Friday, 14 December 2012, 1:08 pm | Christchurch City Council

A new multi-purpose visitor centre is set to add an exciting dimension to Christchurch's Botanic Gardens, following a Council decision last Friday. More >>

Consultation starts on Council’s proposed Cemeteries rules

Thursday, 13 December 2012, 4:41 pm | Christchurch City Council

Public consultation starts tomorrow (14 December 2012) on a proposal to significantly revamp the way Christchurch City Council administers the cemeteries under its control. More >>

Work begins on Local Alcohol Policy

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 1:17 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council will engage with the community on a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) now the Alcohol Reform Bill has been passed by parliament. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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