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[ad_1] At its meeting next week, the Council will consider a report on the decision-making process for the Safer Speed Plan which sets out area wide changes to speed limits across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Safe Speed Neighbourhoods The Safer Speed Plan is separate from the Safe Speed Neighbourhoods programme which was approved by the…
[ad_1] Level 2 restrictions were put in place in Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua to reduce demand for water during dry conditions earlier this year. Head of Three Waters Brent Smith says the cooler weather means people are now using much less water. “We’re very thankful for the ongoing patience and cooperation of residents. As soon…
[ad_1] Feedlot consent application granted We have granted resource consents to NZ Wagyu Breeding and Genetics Ltd to operate a feedlot on its property south of the Rakaia River. Consent applications for feedlots have generated public interest in the past. A feedlot is a stockholding area where cattle are kept for at least 80 days…
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[ad_1] The 2024 Working@Council survey results have been released, with the overall score increasing from 56% to 60%. What went well? Our remuneration structure is appropriate relative to similar roles in the market – increased by 13%. ELT will implement our strategy and vision successfully – increased by 11%. The health, safety and wellbeing of…
[ad_1] The Pumping Station (1958) is one of Doris Lusk’s most iconic paintings and has been reimagined as an interactive sculpture that incorporates the Christchurch landscape and the suburb of Linwood, where the pumping station is located. The sculpture, called Pumping Station Perspective, uses tubular metal lines that rise out of the ground to make…
[ad_1] The new A-MAZE-INK art trail is being developed by the Climate Action Campus with assistance from the Christchurch City Council graffiti team. What is the Climate Action Campus? The Climate Action Campus is a hive of activity with more than 1,000 students and not-for-profits working at the campus every week. It offers a place…
[ad_1] Pooch Pool Party It’s paw-ty time for the canine community because the ever pup-ular Pooch Pool Parties are back! To celebrate the end of summer pool season, we’re unleashing the fun at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools this weekend. The pool parties will be split over two days on 6 and 7 April. The…
[ad_1] The name Marylands comes from the former Marylands School, which was the site of abuse of children and young people. After calls from survivor advocates, and in light of recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, Christchurch City Council is recommending renaming the sites Validation Park and Validation Place. Callum…
[ad_1] Good progress with processing consents High numbers of consent applications in recent times and their increasingly complex nature created issues with processing many of them within statutory timeframes. Putting new procedures in place to manage these applications, as well as bringing a new team of consent planners on board, has yielded great results, with…
[ad_1] Local piggery fined $29,000 for a breach of its resource consent PIC New Zealand Ltd (PIC) has been convicted of causing potential contamination to groundwater through its effluent discharges to land. PIC pleaded guilty and has been convicted of one charge of discharging a contaminant (piggery effluent from a travelling irrigator) onto land which…
[ad_1] The 45 sirens located between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will sound for up to three minutes on 7 April. “If you are near the coast on Sunday morning and hear the sirens going off, you don’t need to evacuate or be alarmed. This is just a test to make sure the system is working,”…
[ad_1] The council has put a notice up at the site asking owners of any boats, trailers or other equipment stored in the area marked on the map to move them out of the way. Head of Three Waters, Brent Smith, says the pump station is an essential aspect of the new Akaroa wastewater scheme….
[ad_1] Inflatable Easter fun at Jellie Park The big inflatable obstacle course will be at Jellie Park this Easter weekend! Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through the obstacle course between midday – 2.30pm each day from Friday to Monday. Plus, check out the hydroslides from midday to 6pm each day. Please…
[ad_1] Strategies for dealing with the dry The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee invites you to a workshop on strategies to deal with the drought. Central Otago farm consultant Pete Young and South Canterbury chair of the Rural Support Trust Mark Adams will share their experiences, give practical advice and outline the support available to help…
[ad_1] Today’s Finance and Performance Committee approved the Council’s submission on the Government’s proposed investment programme. In March, Hon Simeon Brown MP, the Minister of Transport released his draft GPS for public feedback. It replaces the draft GPS released by the former Government in August 2023 and outlines how the Government will invest in land…
[ad_1] Minister Chris Bishop has approved the Council’s request for a time extension to parts of Plan Change 14, specifically those that relate to the Medium-Density Residential Standards (MDRS) beyond areas defined in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). The Council now has until 12 December 2025 to notify its decision on those…
[ad_1] Hornby Library on Goulding Avenue will close at 6pm on Thursday 28 March and will reopen at the new pool and library community centre on Friday 19 April, from 3pm. The customer services desk at Goulding Avenue will remain open until 5pm Friday 19 April, before also shifting across to Matatiki. Half a century…
[ad_1] A number of vital flood protection structures in waterways across the region have been remediated, enabling improved fish passage. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Ingenuity enables fish travel through flood protection structures More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able to remediate these structures so fish can access more of our waterways, while we continue to…
[ad_1] A range of improvements at the Cashmere Road, Colombo Street, Centaurus Road, and Dyers Pass Road roundabout will begin on 2 April. The work is due to be completed in early July. The roundabout has a high crash rate, with 27 crashes reported between 2010 and 2021. Ten of the 27 crashes resulted in serious…
[ad_1] Fare changes after government shifts We are reassuring Metro and MyWay customers its fares will mostly stay the same, including its $2 Greater Christchurch flat fare trial, following the government’s cancellation of some of its Community Connect concessions. These changes will come into effect from 1 May. These are nationwide changes, decided by the…
[ad_1] SailGP event: keeping everyone safe on the water During SailGP, the only role of our Harbourmaster’s Office is to provide oversight of navigation safety. We were not responsible for marine mammal management. The Marine Mammal Management Plan (MMMP) for the SailGP event was created by the organisers, in collaboration with Te Hapū o Ngāti…
[ad_1] Last year we supported 93 community events with funding, and attracted over 24 major events and 42 business events to the city. The key players Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ and Venues Ōtautahi have complementary roles in relation to major events in Christchurch. Christchurch City Council supports and/or delivers a variety of local and regional…
[ad_1] Have your say on wallaby control The Enhancing wallaby control in Canterbury survey is aimed at people who own or lease land over 20 hectares, where wallabies are an issue. The information provided in the survey could help shape future wallaby control strategies. Through the survey, we want to find out more about: Current…
[ad_1] Open Christchurch 2024 celebrates some of Christchurch’s best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi’s sense of place. The one weekend-only-festival of architectural excellence will take place from 3 – 5 May, presented by Te Pūtahi – Centre for Architecture & City-Making. This year’s festival highlights a variety of buildings, landscapes and experiences…
[ad_1] Drinking water supply Ensuring everyone has access to safe drinking water is essential for the health and wellbeing of the community. In the next 30 years we need to keep protecting our drinking water supply by upgrading and renewing infrastructure and extending the network to supply water to new developments. We propose spending $873 million…
[ad_1] Street Food Alley Oxford Terrace will become a dynamic culinary scene this weekend with Foodies Street Food Alley. Head down from 4 – 10pm Friday and Saturday to check out a diverse array of Southeast Asian food vendors and to celebrate the diversity and creativity in our local community. Soak up the atmosphere and…
[ad_1] All while having utilised the state-of-the-art laser cutting and printing equipment at Christchurch’s central library during their prototyping stage. Kea Aerospace Chief Technology Officer, Philipp Sueltrop, says the parts for the first prototype as part of the 2019 New Zealand Aerospace Challenge were designed and built with the help of Tūranga’s laser cutter. “We…
[ad_1] As the challenges presented by more frequent and severe weather events including heavy rain, extreme heat and drought continue to grow, investing in adaptation and building resilience has become a priority for the Council and our communities. To meet these challenges over the period of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, and subject to Government…