Christchurch City Council - Latest News [Page 84]
Put a spring in your step with The Breeze Walking Festival
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:07 am | Christchurch City Council
The first-ever The Breeze Walking Festival gets underway on Saturday 29 September, connecting people and places in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs. Organised by the Christchurch City Council, the festival will include 22 free group walks over nine ... More >>
Humane Society of New Zealand’s Gold Medal on display
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 8:49 am | Christchurch City Council
The Royal Humane Society of New Zealand’s Gold Medal, which was presented to the people of Christchurch City at the Christchurch Earthquake Awards in February, will today go on display for the public to see. More >>
Kids in Town to sparkle at NZ IceFest
Monday, 17 September 2012, 12:43 pm | Christchurch City Council
Kids in Town is joining forces with NZ IceFest adding extra sparkle to the already popular children’s music and dance performance programme. The children will also be involved in a special event where they help to welcome a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster ... More >>
Exhibition explores encounter between Antarctica
Friday, 14 September 2012, 3:58 pm | Christchurch City Council
Exhibition explores encounter between Antarctica, art and science Acclaimed New Zealand artist Ruth Watson offers a poetic commentary on the porous borders and intriguing resemblances between art and science in her exhibition from white darkness . Combining ... More >>
Council approves Rolleston House Youth Hostel repairs
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 4:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council has given approval for repairs to continue on the historic Rolleston House Youth Hostel Association in the Central City, with the work expected to be completed in November. More >>
All Cantabrian families invited to NZ IceFest opening night
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 4:27 pm | Christchurch City Council
A night of family fun and festivity will be the focus of NZ IceFest’s opening where free entertainment will include a science rapper, malamutes (dogs traditionally used with sleds), ‘Antarc-tucker,’ an ice sculptor and fireworks. More >>
Repairs to be carried out on closed South Library
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 1:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Temporary repair and earthquake strengthening work is to be carried out on the closed South Library and Beckenham Service Centre, with the facility expected to re-open by the end of this year. More >>
Christchurch: Progress from insurance claims discussion
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 11:45 am | Christchurch City Council
A need for clearer communication, coordinated responses and an understanding of the stress around unresolved claims were the outcomes of discussion overnight in Wellington between Insurance Council Members and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. More >>
STILL LIFE at NZ IceFest creates evocative experience
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 10:08 am | Christchurch City Council
STILL LIFE: Inside the Antarctic Huts of Scott and Shackleton, a sensory experience which forms the heart of NZ IceFest will welcome visitors from Friday (14 September) More >>
Hagley Park Events Village transforms into ‘Ice Station’
Monday, 10 September 2012, 6:47 pm | Christchurch City Council
With just four days to go before NZ IceFest opens to the public, Hagley Park Events Village is fast becoming Hagley Park Ice Station. More >>
Second workshop to meet strong demand
Friday, 7 September 2012, 4:10 pm | Christchurch City Council
Strong demand has meant a second free workshop for first-time Christchurch property developers will be held in the city in as many months on 18 September. More >>
Aranui library opens tomorrow
Friday, 7 September 2012, 1:11 pm | Christchurch City Council
Aranui Library will be officially opened tomorrow by Mayor Bob Parker in a community-focused event. The official opening will be held at 11am, following a powhiri, at 109 Aldershot Street, Aranui. More >>
Neighbourhood Park In Papanui May Be Withers Park Reserve
Friday, 7 September 2012, 9:43 am | Christchurch City Council
The Environment and Infrastructure Committee has recommended to Council the neighbourhood park at 5 Vagues Road be named Withers Park Reserve. More >>
Committee approves list of top 27 facilities
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:31 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council's Community, Recreation and Culture Committee has today agreed the Council should push ahead with prioritising 27 significant facilities for funding, further investigation and, where possible, repairs. More >>
Committee recommends action on Communications Audit
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:28 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council's Community, Recreation and Culture Committee today recommended the Council take a range of actions in response to the Communications Audit Review. More >>
Building consent value will top $200 million
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:26 pm | Christchurch City Council
Tuesday 4 September Building consent value will top $200 million The value of building consents for major commercial projects across the city will reach $200 million in the next week. More >>
Agreed Statement of Tony Marryatt and the Council
Friday, 31 August 2012, 3:40 pm | Christchurch City Council
• The Council received a letter of personal grievance from Tony Marryatt on 18 April 2012. • The Council has responded to Tony Marryatt’s personal grievance by: • Both parties settling the personal grievance in the interests of the City; ... More >>
Discharge into Waimakariri River ends
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 4:51 pm | Christchurch City Council
Silver Fern Farms, Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury are celebrating the end of a successful project to replace a pipe discharging treated wastewater into the Waimakariri River. More >>
Draft Facilities Rebuild Plan to be considered
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 3:42 pm | Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council’s Community, Recreation and Culture Committee will next week consider a report that proposes 25 significant Council-owned facilities be prioritised for funding, further investigation and, where possible, repairs. More >>
Partnership for Christchurch Coastal Pathway Project
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 10:40 am | Christchurch City Council
Work on a master plan and feasibility study for the proposed six-kilometre Christchurch Coastal Pathway is about to get underway thanks to a just announced Christchurch City Council and Christchurch Coastal Pathway Group (CPG) community partnership. More >>
