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[ad_1] “From 1 July 2024, we’re changing how we charge fees for building consents. This means customers applying for a building consent will pay a higher proportion of the total cost upfront than they did previously,” says Steffan Thomas, Christchurch City Council Head of Building Consenting. “We’re not increasing the cost. This is a change…
[ad_1] Councillors have worked late into the night to provisionally adopt the 2024-34 Long Term Plan. The LTP sets out the Council’s programme for providing services over the next decade and how they will be funded. The first year of the LTP includes an average rates rise of 9.90%, which is lower than than the…
[ad_1] But she says her new pooch completed the missing piece of the puzzle. Lady after a bath from her new owners Anna’s family of six (including her Jack Russell, Jake) grew by one last week as they welcomed the playful, energetic and older dog ‘Lady’ with open arms. “I came across Lady on the…
[ad_1] Recycling farm plastics a win-win Farmers are increasingly doing the right thing when it comes to disposing of bale wrap and other farm plastics. Plasback commercial manager Neal Shaw estimates there’s been a 50 per cent increase in the amount of bale wrap recycled in Canterbury since 2021. However, there is room for improvement,…
[ad_1] New Zealand’s landscape used to look very different, with predators now impacting our environmental ecosystem. “And it’s not just our birdlife that’s being affected – it’s also our invertebrates and lizards,” says conservationist, author and illustrator Lily Duval. With a degree in English and Religious Studies under her belt, Lily found herself spending most…
[ad_1] Te Kaha is located on the block bounded by Madras, Tuam, Barbadoes and Hereford streets in central Christchurch. The Council’s Acting General Manager City Infrastructure Brent Smith says contractors Isaac Construction have been appointed to carry out the works. “There’s a lot to do to get ready for Te Kaha opening in April 2026….
[ad_1] Tīrama Mai – powered by Orion and Connetics Tīrama Mai is back this winter to celebrate Puaka-Matariki in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. The free, cultural festival brings together an array of artistic, lighting and cultural displays, including performances and storytelling. Come into the city with friends and whānau to discover the trail of…
[ad_1] BESIX Watpac’s Project Director Adrian Jones provides an update on how work is progressing on the $683 million construction project. “All of the seating plats are now installed in the western stand. The lower bowl seating in the east stand is just starting to form, which will take the seating all the way down…
[ad_1] Te Rama fills their spare time with the closest available volunteering opportunities, usually just doing a quick Google search to see what’s on. “There’s so much going on around Christchurch that I never really knew about until I started volunteering,” Te Rama says. “Getting involved with different programmes around the city has helped me…
[ad_1] Call for owners to relinquish underutilised moorings in Akaroa Harbour The Harbourmaster’s Office are calling for owners of vacant moorings in Akaroa Harbour to consider whether they still need them. The call comes following several moorings being left vacant for long periods causing a sense of frustration for others that are wanting to place…
[ad_1] Waimakariri Environmental Awards now open Have you been involved with wetland restoration, pest control, pollution protection or planting work? The Waimakariri Environmental Awards are now open for entries! The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee and Waimakariri District Council are looking for community champions who help uphold the mana of our local biodiversity and waterways. You…
[ad_1] The Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP) sets out Christchurch City Council’s plans for the next 10 years and how it will pay for them. It is set to be adopted by the end of June. Read the agenda here. Mayor Phil Mauger says that when compared to other councils around New Zealand, Christchurch City…
[ad_1] Fast forward 60 years and Michael’s passion for books hasn’t waned. He is a volunteer with the Friends of Christchurch City Libraries and enjoys meeting others who also love books. “It’s a natural fit because my background is in printing and publishing, and I’ve always liked promoting books. I love the printed word.” Visiting the…
[ad_1] From 8 July 2024, Christchurch City Council is restoring the rock seawall between the walkway and the beach, and updating the walkway seating on the seaward side of the concrete seawall. The Council is also investigating putting an accessible ramp from the walkway to the beach. Rupert Bool, Acting Head of Parks, says the…
[ad_1] Historic hay distribution in Duntroon linked to invasive grass spread Hay distributed near Duntroon in the 1970s, may be a source of the invasive grass, nassella tussock spread, according to information obtained from the local community. Nassella tussock is a perennial tussock grass around one metre tall with fibrous roots and small, oval seeds….
[ad_1] A report was presented at today’s Council meeting regarding renewing its annual membership subscription for LGNZ – an association which represents the interests of Councils around the country. Councillors decided to resign the membership of LGNZ and reallocate the unspent budget for this year to go towards elected member professional training, workplace support services…
[ad_1] Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is inviting the public to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the port to learn more about its vital role in the region’s economy and trade. From Tuesday, July 16, to Friday, July 19, there will be two one-hour tours at 12:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person…
[ad_1] Fences prove their worth at Lake Lyndon A simple solution for stopping vehicles from harming bird and plant life at Lake Lyndon, is paying off. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has today approved the Ōtākaro Avon Stormwater Management Plan, the sixth of seven prepared for each of the district’s stormwater catchments. Public consultation on the plan ran from 21 February until 22 April 2024. The Council received 27 submissions – 18 from individuals, six from organisations, and three from community boards. …
[ad_1] And by volunteering with the Christchurch City Council New Zealand Response Teams, Angela Ward and Samuel Paquier have been able to do just that. Angela has been volunteering for around six years as a squad leader, coordinating people helping in the response. Samuel has a year of volunteer work under his belt and is…
[ad_1] Te Kohanga Taiao Sensory Nature Play Park opened last weekend on Brooker Avenue in the city’s red zone after two Christchurch businesses – Hummingbird Coffee and The Green Lab – teamed up to work with Christchurch City Council on the project. Nestled within restoration plantings thanks to the efforts of Avon-Ōtākaro Forest Park Trust,…
[ad_1] Rain or shine, the pair spend their Friday mornings mulching, uncovering hidden plants and picking up rubbish in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (ŌARC). George and Emma belong to Riccarton High School’s Kohanga Ako class, which is purpose built for students with special education needs. As part of the class’s work experience programme, the…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council Manager of Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore says the annual event, which celebrates Puaka and Matariki through art and light installations, projections, music soundscapes and storytelling is always evolving with new commissioned works. “An installation of Papatūānuku, titled MOTHER, will stand four metres high and two metres wide, featuring a stunning…
[ad_1] Feedback welcome on Our Waitarakao draft strategy A draft strategy to restore the mauri of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment for everyone includes actions to improve water quality and flood protection, as well as an ambitious long-term approach to create pockets of new wildlife habitat. Our Waitarakao: Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment Strategy is a collaborative…
[ad_1] The $7.6 million contract has been awarded to Corde, who expect to complete the work early next year. The City to Sea Pathway is an 11-kilometre walking and cycling path following the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River from the city to New Brighton. Due to its length, the Pathway will be constructed in three…
[ad_1] The four-piece group have produced 10 albums with Flying Nun Records, as well as several EPs and singles, since their first official gig together on New Year’s Eve in 1982, says bassist and producer Paul Kean. “Prior to The Bats, Robert was with The Clean, Kaye and Malcolm played in Lyndon and the…
[ad_1] Matariki Just Another Dune Day Bring a pair of gardening gloves and your enthusiasm down to New Brighton Library this weekend for a cuppa and kōrero with Ranger Jason before heading out to plant for Matariki Just Another Dune Day. The planting session will be held from 10am – 12.30pm Saturday, and all other…
[ad_1] The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board approved installing safety improvements throughout Breezes Road, Shortland Street, Hampshire Street and Rowan Avenue. What the trial data shows: Lower vehicle speeds at eight of the nine count locations – including outside Haeata Community Campus, Chisnallwood Intermediate and St James School. An average of 8.63% speed drop. The Hampshire…
[ad_1] Almost 20,000 new plants and trees being planted around the under construction Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre. Boffa Miskell Landscape Architect, Hamish Cochrane, says 933 trees up to three metres tall are being added to the site, along with 18,613 plants. “All of these plants are native, so it’s exciting to see such a…
[ad_1] The popular children’s festival has been keeping Christchurch kids occupied over the winter school holidays for more than three decades. This year the programme has over 200 activities and features more than 20 shows and performances around the city. “We’re advising people to get in quick because many of these shows have limited spaces!”…