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A Brighton group dedicated to helping people sew is expanding after a $4000 grant from the Coastal-Burwood Community Board Strengthening Communities Fund. Stitch-O-Mat New Brighton provides a learning space, equipment and fabric for people in the community to create their own projects, repair or mend items or learn to sew with a facilitator on hand…
With spring in the air and people getting stuck into their gardens, Te Mana Ora – Community and Public Health is urging gardeners to ‘gear up’ to protect themselves against Legionnaires’ disease. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, says Legionnaires’ disease, caused by legionella bacteria, can start with flu-like symptoms. “You can mistake…
The change to daylight saving time this weekend signals the routine testing of the tsunami sirens along the Christchurch coastline. The sirens, which are located at strategic points between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake, are tested each year at the beginning and end of daylight saving. “Sunday, 26 September, marks the beginning of daylight saving so…
Kids learning to ride bikes now have a new place where they can practise the basics in safety. Contractor Fulton Hogan have built a new learn-to-ride bike course in the grounds of Ilam School that the public can use at the weekends and outside school hours. Modelled on the popular learn-to-ride bike park in Westburn…
The wheels are in motion to progress a new City to Sea pathway that will connect the central city to New Brighton. The eight-kilometre long, recreational shared-use pathway will start at Barbadoes Street and largely follow the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River through the regeneration area to the sea. The project is estimated to…
There are a few wobbles when Ronnie Kelly’s feet first hit the bike pedals, but they quickly pass. As a youngster Mr Kelly was an assured rider, but it has been 10, maybe 15, years since the grandfather of three was on a bike and he is still regaining his confidence. “The reason I wear…
A top line-up of bands that will be enjoyed by all ages are set to herald in the New Year at Christchurch’s Hagley Park. Rock band Opshop and pop rock band stellar* will headline the family-friendly event that kicks off at 6pm. “We’re excited to be back performing in Christchurch for NYE2021,” says stellar* singer…
A new e-scooter operator will soon be visible on the streets of Christchurch as Neuron Mobility joins Lime in providing e-scooters and e-bikes for public hire. Christchurch City Council has given Neuron Mobility a 12-month permit to operate up to 800 electric scooters and up to 200 electric bikes in Christchurch. The permit is for…
Remediation of a former landfill site in Bexley is underway and plans to remediate another four at Le Bons Bay, Onuku, Barrys Bay and the Burwood Resource Recovery Park are being developed. Christchurch City Council Resource Recovery Manager Ross Trotter says much of the work will get under way this year. “A contractor has been…
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the Government’s proposed model for reforming the delivery of three waters is flawed and other delivery and funding options should be on the table. On Monday, Christchurch City Council is holding an extraordinary meeting to consider what feedback it should give the Government on its proposal to transfer control of…
Work is nearing an end on several safety upgrades to Christchurch’s transport network. Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says that by early October construction work should be wrapped up on: The Dyers Pass Road safety upgrade, which has involved widening the road in places and installing three kilometres of guardrails to…
For 10 years the astro-turf courts at Burwood Tennis Club were seeping mud and liquefaction, at times making them too dangerous to play on. The club borders the red-zone in the east of the city and the 2011 earthquakes caused substantial damage to its seven courts. Due to insurance issues the four hard courts were…
Christchurch City Council’s partnership-focused strategy for building strong, connected communities has been refreshed and is out for public feedback. The Council has had a Strengthening Communities Strategy since 2007. It has been working collaboratively with the city’s diverse communities to help update it and address changes that have occurred since it was first launched. Now,…
There will be a slight increase in casual and concession entry fees for residents heading to Christchurch City Council’s recreation and sports centres from 1 October. The increases come following the adoption of the Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan in June 2021, with Recreation and Sport membership, casual entry and facility hire prices reviewed…
Public consultation is open on the third and final section of the Nor’West Arc Cycleway, linking Papanui to the University of Canterbury. Christchurch City Council acting Head of Transport Lynette Ellis says the consultation is an opportunity to give feedback on an essential link in the city’s cycleway network. “Once completed, this cycleway will allow…
The redevelopment of Bromley’s Organics Processing Plant has been put on hold after the Christchurch City Council today voted to investigate building a new facility at another location. Council staff will now spend the next six months looking at options for potential new sites and technologies before reporting back to Council in March next year….
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A Hearings Panel will begin considering public submissions today on a proposal to make changes to the freedom camping bylaw that covers Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Christchurch City Council has received 97 submissions on proposed changes to update and improve its Freedom Camping Bylaw, which was first introduced five years ago. The proposed bylaw changes…
Ditch the car for the day colleagues. That’s the challenge from Christchurch City Council Urban Development and Transport Committee Chair Mike Davidson to his workmates on World Car Free Day. Cr Davidson’s commute won’t be any different on Wednesday 22 September – he cycles to work each day and has done since 2016 – but he’s…
Voting papers will soon be arriving in the letter boxes of enrolled voters in the Coastal ward. “Voting papers will be delivered from today so enrolled voters in the Coastal ward can expect them to arrive in their letter boxes shortly,’’ says Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly. “Each enrolled voter will receive a…
Lovers of art and music are in for a treat with two new exhibitions making a slightly delayed appearance at the reopened Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Hellzapoppin’! The Art of Flying Nun marks the 40th anniversary of legendary Christchurch record label Flying Nun, exploring the art and artists behind the music. Originally…
More than 5,000 local residents responded to Christchurch City Council’s early feedback survey on the Government’s Three Waters Reform Programme. The survey ran from 24 August and closed yesterday. The total number of responses received was 5,125. “On behalf of the Council, I want to thank all of the residents who took the time to…
Work at Naval Point-Te Nukutai o Tapoa continues despite today’s announcement the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will not go ahead in January 2022. The event was scheduled to take place at Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour on 29 and 30 January 2022, but SailGP athletes and support crew were unable to secure spaces in managed isolation…
Severe northwest gales gusting up to 140km/h are forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula this evening. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Canterbury region and is warning that the winds are likely to be strong enough to damage trees and powerlines and to make driving hazardous. The wind gales are expected to…
The bar-tailed godwits are back, heralding the arrival of spring on the Avon-Heathcote Ihutai Estuary. The first birds were spotted on Monday by Christchurch City Council Ornithologist Andrew Crossland. September 13 is a typical date for them to begin arriving, he says – they usually come between 9 and 20 September. Six months ago the…
Work is under way to transform an area of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor into a new community picnic area. Carrying a theme of “a picnic in the forest”, the Dallington riverside landing next to Gayhurst Road will be the first of a number of landings that will be built along the Ōtākaro Avon River….
The Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo will now be held at Te Pae Convention Centre from 20–21 February next year. Christchurch City Council decided to postpone the expo, originally scheduled to be held from 31 October to 1 November, after confirmation that Te Pae’s opening will be delayed until later this year due to the COVID-19…
A prominent vacant site in Cathedral Square has been temporarily transformed into an urban park by its owner. “The transformation that has occurred at 9 Cathedral Square is a great example of how vacant sites can be used to help support the city’s regeneration while waiting for permanent development to take place,’’ says Christchurch City…
A new book about Lyttelton artist Bill Hammond is likely to be extraordinarily popular says its editor, Christchurch Art Gallery Publications Coordinator Sarah Pepperle. “Bill was a legend, one of Aotearoa’s most important artists. This new book Across the Evening Sky offers a fascinating insight into his paintings, many of which have rarely been seen.”…
You may have heard about Christchurch Airport’s new “red” international arrivals pathway, but you probably won’t have seen it. The only people who use it are eligible passengers from specified flights, who have permission to land in Christchurch on their way to 14 days in a Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MiQ) facility. Christchurch Airport is…