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[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has agreed to opt into the first stage of the Government’s water reforms. Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner explains what it means. Today the Council has voted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that commits it to stage one of the Government’s water reforms. Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner. By signing the…
[ad_1] A $150,000 boost to help the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) expand their work in the community is one of several new grants approved by Christchurch City Council. The two-year grant will help the organisation broaden the range of services it provides rather than just holding one-off major events, SVA Chief Executive Sam Johnson says….
[ad_1] State-of-the-art sorting equipment will be installed at the plant that processes Christchurch’s recycling material thanks to a multi-million dollar grant from the Government. The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has announced $16.8 million in funding for EcoCentral to upgrade the optical and mechanical sorting machines it uses at its Parkhouse Road Materials Recovery Facility…
[ad_1] Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is praising the courage of the mosque attack victims who addressed the High Court this week at the sentencing of the man responsible for the mass shootings. “Since the atrocious act of terror unfolded in our city on 15 March 2019 our Muslim community has taught us much about peace,…
[ad_1] The bulk of the transport projects under way in St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau should be completed by mid-October. Work on the corner of Warrington Street and Forfar Street may continue beyond that date, along with work on Barbadoes Street to repair waste water pipes, however, every effort is being made to get that…
[ad_1] The number of e-scooters for hire in Christchurch will continue to be capped at 1600 but they will evenly split between two providers, rather than three, by the year’s end. A new shared e-bike service for the city is also under investigation, with a trial likely later this year. E-scooters were first offered for…
[ad_1] Redevelopment of Lancaster Park into community sports fields is moving forward and the next step will be to level the area and plant it with grass. Demolition of the quake-damaged park was completed under budget earlier this year and the site has been handed over to Christchurch City Council’s Parks Unit. At a meeting…
[ad_1] A draft policy that spells out how Christchurch City Council will manage the planting, protection, maintenance and removal of trees on public land will soon go out for public consultation. The Draft Tree Policy 2020 acknowledges the integral part trees play in reinforcing Christchurch’s reputation as the Garden City and the vital role they…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council will decide next week whether to take part in the first stage of the Government’s water reforms. At a special Council meeting on Tuesday, elected members will decide if they are willing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government, and enter the first stage of the reform process….
[ad_1] Work to resurface the southbound lanes of the Waimakariri Bridge gets under way on Saturday, prompting the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during morning peak hours and causing delays. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway project. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists…
[ad_1] School students from throughout Christchurch are joining forces to help green the red-zone. The students, with the support of the Eco Action Nursery Trust, have already planted thousands of native trees in part of New Brighton’s red zone and plan to plant 10,000 more next year. Eco Action Nursery Trust Chair David Newton, who…
[ad_1] The one-hour free parking offer in Christchurch City Council-owned parking buildings is coming to an end. The one-hour free offer was introduced by the Council in May to support central city retail and hospitality businesses recovering from the COVID-19 lockdown over the winter months. The offer was put in place for three months only,…
[ad_1] With the sentencing for the 15 March 2019 mosque attacks beginning today, the Canterbury District Health Board is reminding people who may feel distressed that support is available for them. Canterbury DHB psychiatrist Dr Caroline Bell says the sentencing is likely to cause some people in the community distress. “It’s important we’re aware it…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Libraries’ highly anticipated annual Big Bargain Book Sale is being postponed again because of the change in COVID-19 alert levels. The Big Bargain Book Sale was scheduled to take place at Pioneer Stadium on 28 and 29 August, after being postponed in March because of the country-wide lockdown. Christchurch City Council Head…
[ad_1] Enrolled voters in Christchurch’s Central ward will get to exercise their democratic right to vote twice in October. Seven candidates have put their names forward to represent the Central Ward at the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board by-election, which is being held on 16 October – one day before New Zealand’s re-scheduled General Election. The seven…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s rainbow community will have the chance to go green at a volunteer planting event that’s a first for the city. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to work alongside Christchurch City Council park rangers at Plant with Pride, planting native trees in the Styx Loop Conservation Park in Marshland on Saturday 22 August…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s Community Boards have outlined their priority projects for next few years, including promoting a healthy environment, improving local infrastructure, and supporting community safety and wellbeing. Many of the city’s seven boards have now adopted their 2020 – 2022 Community Board Plans which outline up to nine priorities to focus on in their area….
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council staff are advising against seeking a Water Conservation Order (WCO) to protect Christchurch’s groundwater. Staff were asked by elected members last year to investigate the merits of seeking a WCO from the Ministry for the Environment, but they have concluded it is not the best course of action. In a report…
[ad_1] Improvements to central city streets are motoring along, with an early finish forecast for mid-September for Victoria Street and early November for Hereford Street. Both projects cover repairs to broken roads and pipes, and will deliver safer, more attractive and people friendly streets to draw more people to these areas of the city. Christchurch…
[ad_1] Christchurch residents are being asked their thoughts on CHCH is LIT – a new outdoor lighting festival that ran in the central city and New Brighton in July. Christchurch City Council wants to grow the event, which was put together this year by the Events and Enliven places teams to help fill the gap…
[ad_1] A Christchurch cricket club has won approval for a new 20-year ground lease – covering 518 square metres – in order to install replacement practice nets in Elmwood Park. The Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has approved the lease to the Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club following a recommendation from Council staff. A staff report says…
[ad_1] The under-construction Metro Sports Facility (MSF) will include a New Zealand-first aquatic sensory experience area specially designed for disabled people. Christchurch City Council is inviting people to provide feedback on the high-tech multi-sensory environment that’s designed to benefit people of all ages and abilities, particularly those with disability. Craig Scott, Chair of the Southern…
[ad_1] Anyone wanting to give feedback on the Christchurch City Council’s options for dealing with treated wastewater from Akaroa needs to do so this week. Consultation closes at midnight on Sunday 23 August. Christchurch City Council has put forward four options. One is to continue discharging the treated wastewater into the harbour and the other…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is going ahead with a proposal to lower the speed limit on a busy stretch of Riccarton Road. The new 30km/h speed limit will apply to the central section of Riccarton Road, between Matipo Street and Straven Road. “Reducing the speed limit on this section of Riccarton Road from 50km/h to…
[ad_1] A working group made up of Councillors and two members from Te Rūnanaga o Ngāi Tahu will help guide two important projects relating to the impact of climate change on the coastal hazards risk in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. The working group was formally established by Christchurch City Council at its meeting today. “We’re…
[ad_1] Canterbury District Health Board’s free hospital shuttle will run from the new Deans Avenue carpark from Monday 24 August. With 200 carparks for patients and visitors and up to 150 staff car parks, the new Deans Avenue carpark provides clean, sealed, lit and secure parking, as well as a covered stop for those waiting…
[ad_1] Part of a popular walking track along the Governors Bay foreshore will be closed weekdays for the next two months. Check out other local walks Here are some other walks you might want to try while the Governors Bay foreshore track is closed. Lyttelton to Cass Bay Coastal Path Take the coastal path, which…
[ad_1] Christchurch’s new free spring music festival – Go Live! – promises a top line-up of local acts. The multi-venue festival will feature a range of shows and special events over nine days from Thursday, 24 September. Lyttelton legends The Eastern will kick off the concerts in Victoria Square on Friday, 25 September, along with…
[ad_1] At the start of this year, before the COVID-19 lockdown, Christchurch City Council invited the public to give feedback on five different options it is looking at to manage home-share accommodation in the residential and rural zones of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. “It is apparent from the level of thought and effort that went…
[ad_1] Literature lovers will be out to bag a bargain at the annual Christchurch City Libraries Book Sale this month. After COVID-19-enforced delays, the two-day sale at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre “will leave no page unturned in delivering an array of books to suit the tastes of every reader”. Christchurch City Council Head…