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News and Updates from the Christchurch City Council
Today, Wednesday 6 December, the Council approved Ecogas as the new long term organics processor, following a multi-stage procurement process. The facility will deliver a fundamental change from the existing Organics Processing Plant at Metro Place in Bromley through fully enclosed operations and technology successfully used in cities around the world, including London, Sydney and…
The study, completed earlier this year by GNS Science, has shown that sea-level rise in some parts of the district could happen up to twice as fast as previously thought, as a result of increased land subsidence following the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes. “We all knew that the land changed dramatically as a result of…
The latest figure proposed by Christchurch City Council staff is 13.3% for 2024/25 – down from the 18% signalled earlier in the year. The Mayor and councillors are aiming for a rates increase between 9% and 12%. They also discussed highlighting the rates impact of Te Kaha in people’s rates demands, to make the rates…
Christchurch City Council contractors are investigating the issue and working to repair a major fault in the traffic signal cabling, which affects the safety of the intersection. “Riccarton Road is a key route, particularly at this time of year with holiday shoppers heading to the mall, so our contractors are working as hard as possible…
When Sarah was twenty, her father died in a sudden accident. Six years later, her mother passed away from a brain aneurysm. Christmas became a difficult time for Sarah, as it was a period of grieving for her parents and wishing she was able to connect with them. The thirty-one-year-old now works in her own…
“If you’re planning on heading away over the holiday season, please ensure you have made suitable arrangements to keep your animals safe and happy,” says Animal Service Manager Lionel Bridger. “Make sure your dog is looked after by organising a pet sitter, having a family member or friend look after your pup, or book your…
Little Street Art Festival came to life last week, bringing urban street art to Ōtautahi Christchurch, including miniature sculptures, urban paintings and participatory projects. “The aim of this festival is to encourage people to explore their environment, take a closer look at their surroundings and find magic while they wander,” says festival director and Watch…
The ribbon has been cut on the Puari ki Kahuhura Heathcote Expressway by Heathcote Ward Councillor Sara Templeton and Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter alongside Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Member Tim Lindley, Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Chair Paul McMahon, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Chair Callum Ward, Linwood Ward Councillor Yani Johanson and pupils from Te Tihi o…
At age thirty, prominent deer hunter Frank Erceg was established as a renowned marksman, mountaineer and photographer by 1965, with his work widely published in newspapers and magazines of the day. That same year, Frank and his friend Johnny Cumming were tragically killed in New Zealand’s first helicopter hunting accident. While Frank Erceg is mentioned…
Avebury Xmas Night Market The Avebury Xmas Night Market is back and bigger than before with more than 40 stalls and food vendors. The market is kicking off at 3:30pm until 7pm this evening at Avebury House, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave Richmond. Stalls will be packed with goods including skincare, garden goodies, artork, knit and…
A report will be considered by Councillors on 6 December which includes recommendations that the Council asks the Minister for the Environment to set a new date for resuming the hearings and completing Plan Change 14 by way of Gazette Notice. Read the report here. The report says this will enable the Council to place…
On Wednesday 6 December the Council will consider two reports – one on the future long term solution for processing kerbside organics and the other on the short-term option. Read the meeting report on the short-term option. The report, and subsequent discussion, on the long term processing solution will be closed to the public due…
Running 6.5 kilometres from the Ferrymead bridge to Scarborough Beach in Sumner, the shared pathway will let people enjoy walking, cycling, scooting or skating safely off-road along the coast. The concept for the pathway was approved by Christchurch City Council in 2013 and made possible with support from the Government’s Shovel Ready Project Fund. Deputy…
From inflatable dragons, sea creatures and cartoon characters to the more classic shapes and styles, the colourful kites on display at Kite Day always draw a crowd. A popular pick on Christchurch City Council’s summer events calendar, Kite Day is a fun and relaxing way to spend a cracker summer’s day says Council Manager Events…
The applications were for a Brooklands-Kainga residual disinfection exemption, and a continuous monitoring and chlorine contact time exemption for Christchurch treatment plants and pump stations. The Council intended to apply for exemptions from residual disinfection (chlorination) on a zone-by-zone basis and started this process in October 2022 with an application for Brooklands-Kainga. This water zone…
And have a chat while you’re at it. Library venue hireIf you have a group that needs a community space like the Riccarton Card Making Club, check out the options available through Christchurch City Libraries here. A wide range of different sized rooms are offered at various libraries in the city, and hourly charges are…
Mrs Parfitt has worked in local government for over 30 years and brings a wealth of experience to the role. “I simply couldn’t turn down the opportunity to lend a hand in steadying the organisation which is facing a variety of challenges,” she said. “I consider it a privilege to come back and work with…
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto (Beckenham School) students from year five and six have been hard at work over the past few years working on restoration and planting through the Healthy Waterways School Programme. Council Community Partnerships Rangers and Community Waterways Partnership have worked collaboratively to support the Christchurch kids with planting native trees, learning…
Hornby Library is relocating from Goulding Avenue to the new centre, which is currently under construction in Kyle Park. Christchurch City Council Head of Libraries Carolyn Robertson says the Auahatanga Creative Space is an exciting addition. “Similar resources at Tūranga, Central Library, South Library and Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre have all been really popular, so…
The KPMG review was commissioned by the Chief Executive late last year after she had concerns about irregularities in the number of three waters staff and the way new positions were established and recruited for. The review concluded that the actual Full Time Employee (FTE) count did not match the number approved. It…
The by-election was prompted by the resignation of Reuben Davidson, who has been elected to Parliament. Electoral legislation requires that if a vacancy arises on council or a community board more than twelve months before the next triennial election, an election must be held. The by-election will be held on Saturday 17 February 2024, and…
Across ten locations in four adjacent Central City blocks, the free event on Saturday 25 November offers exhibitions, artist and curator talks, an arts market, free workshops, and live performances. Christchurch City Council Manager of Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore says the Block Party is a collaboratively produced showcase of the incredible talent in Christchurch…
Mainfreight Christmas Show Parade Christchurch’s all-new Christmas parade and festival is on this Sunday from 11am – 4pm. Come celebrate the start of the Christmas season at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. Activities start at 11am and the parade begins at 2pm. Enjoy the free Peace Train, two entertainment stages and more than 80 market stalls….
The all-new comedy, The Odyssey, set in ancient Greece, brings to life the side-splitting action and misadventures of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he attempts to make his way home from the Trojan War – for an astounding ten years. An adaption of Homer’s epic poem “Odyssey”, the play follows the mythological Greek hero, Odysseus,…
Christchurch City Council was awarded the Geospatial and Smart Communities Project of the Year at the Association of Local Government Information Management Conference. Two Kōtuitui Smart Poles were installed at Te Nukutai o Tapoa – Naval Point for a two-year trial during the seaside recreational area’s recent redevelopment. Smart Christchurch Manager Michael Healy and City…
The keen cyclist and runner transitioned to a wheelchair in 2019 following nerve damage from radiation treatment. He uses the Coastal Pathway 2-3 times a week. Once it’s completed, the 71-year-old will be able to complete a return journey of around 13 kilometres from the Ferrymead Bridge to Scarborough, and if he adds in Charlesworth…
This summer, a major new exhibition Spring Time is Heart-break: Contemporary Art in Aotearoa opens to tell stories about personal and collective histories, encouraging us to think about the social and cultural concerns of the current moment. Curator Melanie Oliver says more than 20 projects have been commissioned for Spring Time is Heart-break, and with around…
Work has begun and will be completed in two stages. Stage one will see the between Lake Terrace Road back towards the pump station which borders the red zone renewed, while stage two will see a new bridge structure built close to the existing culverts outside the pump station after Christmas. The road will be…
The fourth and final Christchurch Conversation for 2023 seeks to explore this question in conjunction with a range of experts working in the field at the upcoming speaker event entitled ‘Can cities improve wellbeing?’. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, in partnership with Christchurch City Council, ‘Can cities improve wellbeing?’ will…
Plans have been released for safety improvements to the Bridge Street and Estuary Road roundabout after the community reported feeling unsafe due to high vehicle speeds through the area and poor visibility. Improvements include speed humps at all entrances to the roundabout, no stopping lines to improve visibility on the south and west sides of…