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NPDC is closing the Downtown Car Park indefinitely from 19 December after it was found to be earthquake prone. A detailed seismic assessment report last month classed the building as “high risk” because it met 20 to 34 per cent of the new building standards (NBS) brought in since the Christchurch earthquakes. “We’re sorry for…
Minimum car-parking requirements for new and existing developments will be removed from the Christchurch District Plan next week in line with Government legislation. From Friday 18 February 2022, developers will only be required under the District Plan to provide accessible car parks for commercial and residential developments. The change is aimed at freeing up more…
A pop up Covid-19 testing centre will be open tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November, from 11.30am until 4.30pm in The Princess Margaret Hospital car park. Anyone who is concerned about the recently reported positive cases in Christchurch and thinks they may have been a contact of a case is welcome to attend – no appointment necessary…
With the surf living season getting under way, Christchurch City Council is closing the North Beach Car Park to freedom campers at the weekends. The North Beach Car Park is a popular spot for freedom campers but there have been issues in the past with camping activities taking over the carpark and preventing the public…
A lucky Christchurch man still can’t believe his luck after winning $10.5 million with Powerball last Wednesday. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, is overwhelmed with his ‘unbelievable’ win but he knows for sure what’s at the top of his shopping list. “I’m going to buy my dream car – a Lamborghini,” he laughed….
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 8, near the Lake Pukaki Visitor Centre. Police received a report of a car vs campervan crash at around 2:15pm. Initial reports state that one person is seriously injured. Three helicopters have been dispatched, two from Christchurch and one from Dunedin. The…