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[ad_1] A trial is underway on Hampshire Street, Rowan Avenue, Breezes Road and Shortland Street to make the area safer and more people friendly, particularly around the schools. Work includes new pedestrian crossings for local schools, speed humps, intersection upgrades, bollards outside the Hampshire Street shops and wider footpaths. Construction on the upgrades finished…
[ad_1] What’s the story about Greenstreet Creek The Ashburton community may be aware of fish salvage efforts at Greenstreet Creek due to dry conditions and low flows. While our local team has been responding to landowners and impacted consent holders about this issue, we hadn’t updated the wider community and we’re sincerely sorry for this…
[ad_1] Plan ahead for travel to SailGP On 23 and 24 March, Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō is again set to host the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix (SailGP). Lyttelton will have restricted access over the weekend and public transport in the area will also be affected. Around 22,000 ticket holders are expected to attend the event…
[ad_1] Susan Lawrence with Botanic Gardens Collections Collector Ben Lay. Established plants were recently dug out and stolen from the Mona Vale rose garden. It’s one of many brazen thefts at the park over the past six months that have been captured on camera. Bedding plants and annuals that are planted for the wider public…
[ad_1] The Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 is out for consultation until Sunday 21 April, and proposes a $16.8 billion budget over the full 10 years. Although there are some big programmes making up a big proportion of that spending – things like water, transport and Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena – there are some…
[ad_1] If you want to hold your own in a discussion with a friend or family member about what the Draft Plan proposes, here’s your quick guide to the basics. What is a Long Term Plan?The Long Term Plan (LTP) outlines what the Council has planned for the next 10 years. It’s our contract with…
[ad_1] Greater Christchurch Partnership commits to sustainable growth The Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee has received and endorsed the final version of the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan. It subsequently recommended its partner Councils adopt the Spatial Plan as their overarching strategy for managing growth. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Godwits to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration Godwits/kauka are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 bar-tailed godwits/kuaka, a native migratory bird species that summers in Otautahi’s Avon-Heathcote/Ihutai estuary, are due to depart on their…
[ad_1] Jillian Frater was elected as the representative for the Lyttelton Community Subdivision on the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board on February 17, after a by-election. The vacancy arose from the resignation of Reuben Davidson in 2023, who was elected to Parliament. Dr Frater attended her first meeting this week and was…
[ad_1] “The level three concrete floor is being installed and the top of the steel is currently at level four, which is the coaches and media facilities,” says Mr Jones. The video also shows the assembly area for the arena’s radial truss roof supports. “The first four are installed and another 36 will be installed…
[ad_1] Pride events this weekend Christchurch City Libraries’ Pride Week events Celebrate Pride Week across the Christchurch City Libraries network! Create your own pride merch at New Brighton Library from 2 – 5pm Friday. Choose a pride flag or another pride design to be printed on your t-shirt with the library’s Direct to Garment printed….
[ad_1] Better together – fighting erosion in Blythe Valley Landowners in the Blythe Valley, passionate about preventing erosion and enhancing biodiversity, have come together to form the Blythe Valley Community Catchment Group to combat threats to soil, biodiversity, and water quality in their backyard. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 sets out what the Council plans to deliver over the coming decade, and how it will pay for it. It proposes a $16.8 billion budget over the full 10 years, with $4.9 billion of that planned to be spent in the next three. The proposed rates increase for…
[ad_1] The report for financial year 2023, completed by AECOM, shows a general trend where gross emissions are decreasing but are not yet on track to meet Christchurch City Council’s target of net zero greenhouse emissions, excluding methane, by 2045. Read the full Ōtautahi Christchurch Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report 2023 The report provides data…
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[ad_1] Tails will be wagging as hundreds of canines will show off their swimming skills at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says the pooch parties are a highlight of the swimming season for dog owners. “We know how excited owners get each year when…
[ad_1] The Big Bargain Book Sale will be at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre on Friday 15 March from 9am – 7pm and Saturday 16 March from 9am – 4pm. Christchurch City Council Head of Libraries and Information Carolyn Robertson says this is a highly anticipated event for people to browse thousands of books for…
[ad_1] The library, located at 266 Barrington Street, will be closed from 1pm on Saturday 23 March until Sunday 5 May. The library will re-open at 10am on Monday 6 May. During the closure, the building’s interior and exterior will be painted, windows will be replaced, new carpet will be installed, and the layout will…
[ad_1] Streets in the Central ward were hit hardest with removing dumped rubbish from Cashel Street costing $43,394.71, Hereford Street totalling $39,196.17, $38,993.17 for Worcester Street, Gloucester Street at $26,531.57 and $22,413.64 for Armagh Street. Clearing Aldershot Street in Burwood cost ratepayers $17,279.15 and Emmett Street in the Innes Ward was $16,786.55. These figures only…
[ad_1] The plan was produced in response to issues raised in a Compliance Monitoring Report from Environment Canterbury, following reports of odour in areas close to the plant. Read the plan here. Head of Three Waters Brent Smith says the plan outlines the many actions the Council is taking to address the issues, improve the…
[ad_1] Creating a weed-free Rakitata Awa to foster biodiversity Weed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies and landowners. Boffa Miskell was contracted by Environment Canterbury to develop and implement a 10-year weed control plan for…
[ad_1] Thousands are set to go to the international sailing race from the race village at Te Nukutai o Tapoa Naval Point, on March 23-24. SailGP has prepared a traffic management plan with input from Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and the local community to prevent Lyttelton from being overwhelmed by…
[ad_1] EcoSort recycling facility open day Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it’s been collected? Christchurch’s recycling facility is opening its doors to residents on Saturday from 9am – 1pm. The EcoSort facility, which is usually closed to the public, will be offering a chance for people to check out the…
[ad_1] Selwyn Waihora environmental projects get funding push Find out how the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee will be supporting improvements to local water quality and biodiversity this year. A shadehouse to help students grow plants, bug bags to improve stream health, and weed eradication at Boat Creek are among the projects to benefit from…
[ad_1] These works will confirm what is under the road to help plan the most efficient construction approach for several large infrastructure projects around Harewood Road, including: The Wheels to Wings Papanui ki Waiwhetū major cycle route A Harewood Road watermain renewal New traffic lights at the Langdons Road and Greers Road intersection Construction of…
[ad_1] Interim Chief Executive Mary Richardson says she’s pleased to confirm the new members to the ELT, which will increase the group structure from four to five groups. “This will spread the workload across a larger ELT group, with a wider skillset and range of functions and will help ensure that ELT members are more…
[ad_1] Expired burner? Replace it before winter bites Is your wood burner expired or expiring? Replace it to help clear the air in Waitaha/Canterbury. Over the next few weeks, we will mail around 1300 letters to addresses in Ōtautahi/Christchurch and Timaru that have expired or expiring wood burners. The main message in these letters: your…
[ad_1] At its meeting today Christchurch City Council adopted the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan (GCSP), capping off its role to date in an extensive multi-agency planning process that started in early 2022. Joint Housing Action Plan adopted The Council today also approved the Greater Christchurch Partnership’s Joint Housing Action Plan which aims to address…
[ad_1] The hub, established in the former Christchurch Netball Centre, has undergone refurbishment over the past three months in preparation for the grand opening event, held last night. “For the local multicultural communities and groups who, over many years, worked towards securing a space to call their own, it was a highly anticipated and special…
[ad_1] Water blasting contaminates homes with asbestos and lead If you are planning work on your home this autumn, consider a professional assessment for the presence of asbestos or lead. There have been two recent cases where people have water blasted their roofs and cladding which released asbestos fibres or lead flakes into the air,…