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Sirens tested as daylight savings begins

Posted on September 25, 2025 by CCC

[ad_1] Residents living along Christchurch’s coastline will hear the tsunami warning sirens for up to three minutes, from 11am on Sunday 28 September. The warning takes the form of a tone followed by the message: This is a test of the tsunami warning sirens. Do not be alarmed, this is only a test. Tests are…

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Increased action – or cost savings? Tell us what you think

Increased action – or cost savings? Tell us what you think

Posted on March 13, 2024 by ECAN

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Grant to support home energy savings

Grant to support home energy savings

Posted on June 2, 2022 by CCC

[ad_1] A project to help low and fixed income households reduce their energy bills will benefit from a $49,763 Sustainability Fund grant. The Sustainability Fund was set up by the Christchurch City Council to assist with community action on climate change. A proposal from Christchurch business Ecobulb will see the Home Energy Project pilot rolled…

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Independent, expert advice used to help find budget savings

Posted on May 26, 2021 by CCC

[ad_1] “While the External Advisory Group’s report has yet to be made public, its finding have been shared with elected members and have helped to inform their decision-making on the Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan,’’ Mrs Baxendale says. The External Advisory Group (EAG) was set up in early 2020 to provide independent, expert advice to…

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We need to make savings

Posted on November 5, 2020 by CCC

[ad_1] Like many of our ratepayers, Christchurch City Council has been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and we’re facing very challenging times ahead. We need to support our city as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic after a decade of rebuilding from the earthquakes. We must also prepare for the impact of climate…

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Rural hospital council elects four new doctor members

‘Gull Opens third South Island site in time for some Spring savings’

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Info

[ad_1] Gull New Zealand announced its first site in Christchurch which will bring much welcomed competitive pressure for motorists in Christchurch. The new Gull site is in the city’s Richmond suburb and an excellent location for the people of Christchurch. Gull’s General Manager, Dave Bodger says Gull is excited to open this much anticipated first…

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South Canterbury Finance Bail Out – It could be a good thing in the end!

Posted on September 1, 2010 by swiggs

Watching John Key & co deal with South Canterbury Finance yesterday was exciting. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance forked out $1.6 billion under the Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Good move. The NZ government are admitting liability and paying out depositors who trusted government regulators would protect them. Regulatory responsibility has been a series…

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Financial Planning For A Safer Future

Posted on December 16, 2009 by swiggs

The fact of todays market means we all need to all be careful with all our money. A few years back when I had too much time on my hands I got hold of a good friend of mine and started to produce some material to help people save money and outline steps for buying…

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