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Each year our city benefits from the service of volunteers, and we recognise these values contributions with our annual Christchurch City Council Civic Awards. Submissions are open to nominate those local heroes, whether it comes from an individual, society, association, club or group – anyone can nominate a worthy candidate for consideration. Christchurch City Council…
A 90-home community housing development in Åtautahi Christchurch has received a civic award. One of the country’s leading community housing providers, Åtautahi Community Housing Trust (ÅCHT), was awarded a “Category A” award for the three-community development in Brougham St, Sydenham. The Category A award section is open to projects that “made a material and beneficial…
The 11th anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake will pass without a civic service so Mayor Lianne Dalziel is encouraging people to find other ways to acknowledge the significance of the day. “This year, due to the public health measures that are in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19, there will be…
Nineteen individuals and groups who have given outstanding service to the community were honoured with Civic Awards today. These awards are presented annually by Christchurch City Council, in recognition of those who give their time and energy for the benefit of others. Recipients are nominated by city residents for service across a wide range of…
Receiving a Christchurch Civic Award last year was a big deal for the young founders of The Conscious Club. The awards recognise the service of volunteers and others who go “above and beyond” the civic call of duty – such as social enterprise group The Conscious Club, a team of Ōtautahi-based women who run events…
Eighteen groups and individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds have received Civic Awards in recognition of the outstanding contribution they make to Christchurch. The awards were presented by Mayor Lianne Dalziel at a special ceremony at the Christchurch Town Hall on Tuesday night. “It was a great honour for me to present the recipients…