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[ad_1] An engineer’s seismic assessment has indicated the main building is 100% of the New Building Standard (NBS) and the annex floor connections on the Worcester Boulevard side are at 40%. While the NBS rating for the building is above 34% (meaning it is not earthquake prone), the annex floor connections could behave unpredictably or…
[ad_1] Moorhouse Avenue Upgrades are on the way for the Moorhouse Avenue intersections with Barbadoes and Madras Streets. Moorhouse Avenue is one of Christchurch’s busiest transport corridors, with around 46,000 vehicles a day. It is a key route for people walking and cycling to and from Ara and the central city, with more people expected…
[ad_1] The Annual Plan outlines the day-to-day activities and services the Council provides, as well as the capital projects it will deliver, like One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub, and the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant. It also outlines how the Council will pay for them. Elected members…
[ad_1] Tīrama Mai – powered by Orion and Connetics Tīrama Mai is back this winter to celebrate Puanga Matariki with an array of artistic lighting and cultural displays in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. The event will span Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, but works…
[ad_1] Every week for the last 13 years, Binod has hosted Namaste Nepal – a half hour radio program on Plains Media, both live and as a podcast. The show is one of the most listened to of Plains Media’s language programs, hosted in Nepali for Nepali people living, working and studying in Christchurch. It…
[ad_1] Preschoolers take initiative to save local eels Tamariki (children) from two Rangiora preschools are restoring their local stream, with help from Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council (WDC). After a storm in 2024 knocked down trees on the Northbrook Stream, local preschool students were concerned about the lack of shade for tuna/eels. Little Peppertree and…
[ad_1] Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opened to the sea Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere was reopened to the sea on Sunday (15 June), following a week-long earthworks operation that saw a dedicated team working to ready the site. After a successful opening in early May, the lake closed naturally due to sea swells depositing shingle and seawater at…
[ad_1] From our Deputy Chair: Regional council resolute in face of change We stand at a critical juncture for local government in New Zealand. Significant resource management, water, housing and infrastructure reforms are coming our way, and with the change in national direction, it has never been clearer that we need comprehensive local government reform,…
[ad_1] North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage The region’s oldest Community Vehicle Trust, located in North Canterbury, has officially opened its doors to a brand-new garage. The garage will house its six Rangiora-based vehicles, keeping them safe, secure, and frost-free over the colder months. The project has been six years in the making,…
[ad_1] Godwits take a 11,500km diagonal flyway across the central Pacific Ocean from the Alaskan coast directly to coastal habitats in Pegasus Bay and Banks Peninsula. They do this in six to eight days non-stop and lose half their body weight in the process as they burn up fat reserves. “The godwits arrival on Wednesday…
[ad_1] New Diamond Harbour ferry dives into operation Black Cat and Metro’s new Diamond Harbour ferry, Black Pearl, has begun its operations. Two events, one for the community and another for officials, were held this month to celebrate the ferry’s launch. The vessel can carry up to 95 customers, almost double the capacity of the…
[ad_1] Moon Cake Festival Celebrate the Moon Cake Festival this Saturday with a diverse lineup of cultural activities aimed at fostering community connections. Enjoy performances like the traditional Chinese waist drum dance, the elegant Cheongsam Qipao fashion show, and serene Tai Chi demonstrations. Participate in activities like Chinese knot bracelet making, calligraphy and lantern crafting….
[ad_1] The move will minimise rates increase to Christchurch residents by generating almost $2.1 million a year, based on $2 for the first hour and then $1.30 for each additional hour, up to a maximum of $4.60 for three hours. “As well as keeping rates lower, charging for parking and formalising the time limits means…
[ad_1] Māori Language Week 2024 runs from 14 – 21 September and this year’s theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language.’ The 2024 theme represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of te reo Māori, and reflects the commitment to embracing and learning the language long into the future. There’s plenty of opportunities to…
[ad_1] Funding the future of catchment management at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth The Banks Peninsula water zone committee recently dedicated $58,000 of their annual $75,000 Action Plan budget to Whakaora ai te wai o Te Pātaka – a collaborative approach to catchment management for Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, leading to the establishment of the new Wairewa…
[ad_1] Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop has extended the timeframe for the Council to notify its decisions on the IHP’s recommendations on Plan Change 14 that relate to greater heights and densities in and around the central city and commercial centres such as Riccarton, Papanui and Hornby. The Council was previously required to…
[ad_1] The Christchurch Heritage Festival programme has been released with this year’s theme of Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure. The festival runs from 12 to 28 October and will explore how these activities have shaped the diverse communities from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula and wider Waitaha Canterbury. “This year…
[ad_1] Parking fines in Christchurch will increase from 1 October 2024. “The Government has agreed to an inflation-based increase and our parking compliance officers will be implementing the new fees. Most fees were set in 2004, meaning that paying a parking ticket has sometimes been cheaper than paying for parking,” Transport Operations Manager Stephen Wright…
[ad_1] Blair Jacobs of specialist pool installers, Jacobs Construction, says the most recent 50-metre pools to be constructed in New Zealand have all been in the North Island. “Our team is currently assembling the pool using materials shipped from Myrtha Pools in Italy. Every component has a code allocated to it and a plan that…
[ad_1] Paving the way for indigenous vegetation in Rakaia Gorge The first stage of a major weed control programme in Rakaia Gorge is complete, with several signs of its success. So far, more than 7,000 hours of labour have been clocked up across approximately 42 hectares in a bid to protect the area’s rare and…
[ad_1] Rubbish in parks wastes ratepayers’ money Regional park rangers are an industrious bunch who work hard to maintain Waitaha/Canterbury’s three regional parks and make them appealing places to be. But clearing rubbish is one task on the park rangers’ weekly to-do list that (literally) stinks. In the last 12 months, rangers hauled over 36…
[ad_1] It will be the first exhibition of the artist’s work at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū since the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake forced the major retrospective, Leo Bensemann: A Fantastic Art Venture, to close. That exhibition was open for just 10 days before the earthquake struck, and it would be five years…
[ad_1] Green light given to enhance planting at tourist hotspot One of the Mackenzie Basin’s most photographed locations will benefit from nearby native planting and weed control, thanks to the support of the local water zone committee. The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee has endorsed a funding request from the Mackenzie Cooperating Parish to continue their…
[ad_1] Planters, speed cushions, outdoor seating and a small stage were installed, and parts of the road between Manchester and Colombo Streets were painted in December to make the area slower and more pedestrian friendly. A Hearings Panel, chaired by Councillor Sara Templeton, convened to consider a report and public feedback on the plan and…
[ad_1] The library will be closed from Monday 23 September until Sunday 17 November. The service centre, including NZ Post Plus services, will remain open as normal, although visitors will not have access to bathroom facilities. The library’s carpark is also unavailable for use during the closure period. Head of Libraries and Information Carolyn Robertson…
[ad_1] The first stage of the $34 million Te Kaha Surrounding Streets package of works which involves upgrading the water infrastructure that supplies the new stadium and growing neighbourhood in the south-east of the central city, is underway. At their meeting on Wednesday 21 August, Christchurch City Councillors will consider a report recommending stage two…
[ad_1] He Kapuka Oneone – A Handful of Soil opens on Saturday 24 August, bringing together a wide variety of historic and contemporary works, including artists’ responses to Te Waipounamu South Island. Painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, weaving and moving image works are all featured in this complete ‘rehang’ of the upper level of the…
[ad_1] For anyone interested in the latest technologies, advancements and innovations – including AI – Te Pae Convention Centre is the place to be on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September. Several exhibitors and speakers at the Innovation Expo, produced by Christchurch City Council’s Smart Christchurch team, will showcase new applications for AI, says City…
[ad_1] Illuminate Botanics The Illuminate Light Show will transform the Botanic Gardens with a dazzling display of lighting and sound installations this weekend! With food trucks on site, interactive features and entertainment, this is guaranteed to be an event to remember for the whole family. Gates open 5.45pm to 9.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
[ad_1] The Council today approved asking the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop for an extension to the 12 September deadline for its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14), specifically for the parts it will not be able to decide in time. The Council will ask for the deadline to be…