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New dial tracks city water use

Hand-held watering and shorter showers could hold the key to work continuing on upgrading Christchurch’s water wells over the hot summer months.

Yesterday

Plan for regenerating red zone released

The draft regeneration plan for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor is now open for public comment.

1h ago

Plunge into outdoor pool party fun

A wave of fun days is planned for Christchurch’s outdoor public pools as thousands of people prepare to splash into summer across the city.

2h ago

Hey ewe, flock to the Show and make a bid

Christchurch’s streetwise urban sheep will mix with their real-life country cousins when they go up for auction at the Show.

Yesterday

Dame Silvia Cartwright to lead EQC inquiry

Former Governor-General and High Court Judge Dame Silvia Cartwright will lead the public inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC).

Yesterday

Public pick pop-up gardens for Cathedral Square

The three pop-up garden designs that proved most popular with the public will be brought to life in Cathedral Square.

12 Nov 2018

New library a fast favourite

Tūranga has attracted more than 95,000 visitors in its first month and its early popularity is meeting high expectations.

12 Nov 2018

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

Check here for the latest information on the work that is being done to return Christchurch's water to an unchlorinated state.

Yesterday

Christchurch on course to bumper Cup Day

The roads around Addington will be busy today as thousands take time off work to head to the track for Cup Day fun, fashion and frivolity.

Yesterday

Speed limit proposal attracts 700+ submissions

A proposal to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit on St Asaph Street and sections of Hagley Avenue and Riccarton Avenue at Hospital Corner has attracted more than 700 public submissions.

12 Nov 2018

Best in show – all you need to know

Get your gumboots and sunblock at the ready Christchurch – it’s almost Show time.

12 Nov 2018

Final chance to comment on plans for red zone

The public is being given a final chance to comment on plans for regenerating the red zoned land along the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.

09 Nov 2018

Set a fashionable pace on Cup Day

Christchurch’s Cup and Show Week is under starter’s orders as Addington Raceway and Riccarton Park gear up for the country’s biggest week in horse racing.

09 Nov 2018

Council challenges water bottling company's plan

Christchurch City Council is challenging a water bottling company’s resource consent application to take water from a second bore.

08 Nov 2018

Loan for new social housing approved

Christchurch City Council has agreed to lend up to $30 million to the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) so it can develop at least 130 new social housing units.

08 Nov 2018

Plan to unlock city centre’s potential

An action plan aimed at unlocking the potential of Christchurch’s regenerating city centre has been endorsed by Christchurch City Council.

08 Nov 2018

Council tightens freedom camping rules in Akaroa

Freedom campers will be banned from camping overnight in all but one area of the township of Akaroa this summer.

08 Nov 2018

In memory of service here and abroad

White crosses in the Field of Remembrance in Cranmer Square bear the names of four of the six Christchurch City Council staff killed in World War I.

08 Nov 2018

Christchurch gets on board with e-scooters

Christchurch’s shared electric scooters are proving a hit, with 107,000 kilometres being clocked up on them in their first two weeks of operation.

07 Nov 2018

Lest we forget: Armistice Day centenary

People are being invited to gather at the Bridge of Remembrance at 11am on Sunday to mark the centenary of the end of World War I.

07 Nov 2018

New convention centre taking shape

One year on from the first concrete being poured for Te Pae, Christchurch’s new convention and exhibition centre is taking shape.

06 Nov 2018

Christchurch on the road to easier travel

Christchurch motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are starting to feel safer when travelling around the city.

06 Nov 2018

New festival showcases traditional crafts

More than 40 skilled craftspeople will be demonstrating how they’re keeping old traditions alive at this weekend's inaugural Necessary Traditions Festival at the Arts Centre.

06 Nov 2018

Action plan aims to get more people into town

More events to attract people into town and create a year-round buzz form part of an action plan to build confidence in Christchurch’s city centre.

05 Nov 2018

Annual Report shows asset base growing

Christchurch City Council’s 2018 Annual Report shows it invested more than $500 million on improving city services and facilities.

05 Nov 2018

Push on to make peninsula pest free

Christchurch City Council has signed on to help work towards making Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills pest free by 2050.

05 Nov 2018

Coming up at the 8 November Council meeting

The Christchurch City Council is meeting on Thursday 8 November at 9.30am. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are:

02 Nov 2018

Splash into summer at Jellie Park

The first week of summer will be the first week back for Jellie Park’s recently repaired outdoor pool, with its reopening planned for Monday, 3 December.

02 Nov 2018

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