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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 staff…
The fourth and final Christchurch Conversation for 2023 seeks to explore this question in conjunction with a range of experts working in the field at the upcoming speaker event entitled ‘Can cities improve wellbeing?’. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, in partnership with Christchurch City Council, ‘Can cities improve wellbeing?’ will…
New minimum flow will improve mauri of Ashburton River/Hakatere Winding its way from mountains to sea, through farmland and urban areas, the Ashburton River/Hakatere is at the heart of the Ashburton region. Now a new minimum flow condition on the river’s water users will help realise the community’s aspiration for a healthier awa. As of 1…
Burn ‘warmer, cheaper’ this winter to help improve our air quality As the infamous Canterbury frosts start to bite, people across the region are firing up their wood burners to stay warm. We all want to improve our air quality so we can have cleaner, healthier air to breathe. Our Warmer Cheaper campaign is all…
A project to improve the safety and accessibility of Bromley’s roads will see upgrades to two key intersections and to school crossings. The Bromley Traffic Project was allocated one million dollars over three years in Christchurch City Council’s 2022 Annual Plan to help address issues with heavy traffic, speed, and safety for children travelling to…
Christchurch City Council should set a clear strategy to generate further income and value from its investment arm Christchurch City Holdings, a strategic review has found. Councillors will consider a report at the Wednesday 7 December meeting which outlines the findings of the CCHL strategic review by Northington Partners. CCHL is a wholly-owned investment arm…
Christchurch City Council is looking at how it can improve the safety and biodiversity of the Addington Brook waterway that runs through South Hagley Park. The waterway stretches from Deans Avenue through to Riccarton Road but it is in a poor condition. Most of the timber that once lined the steep banks of the brook…
Christchurch City Council is lowering the speed limit on some Papanui, Opawa and Banks Peninsula roads as part of its ongoing drive to make the transport network safer. The Council, on the recommendation of the two local Community Board, has agreed to lower the speed limit on the local streets in Papanui from 50 to…
Will shared transport improve our lives? The impact of shared transport on two different Christchurch communities could determine transport goals for New Zealand. University of Canterbury Professor Simon Kingham As part of a national project, the Christchurch-based study is examining the impact of shared transport options into a lifestyle village and a community housing trust…
Two high risk intersections in Christchurch are getting red light safety cameras installed to reduce dangerous driving and help save lives. The safety cameras will be located at: The intersection of Manchester Street/Pilgrim Place/Moorhouse Avenue The intersection of Gasson Street/Madras Street/Moorhouse Avenue The cameras, owned by the Council, will be the first in the South…
Speed limits in Opawa, Beckenham and Papanui could be lowered as part of the Christchurch City Council’s Slow Speeds Neighbourhoods programme. Residents are being encouraged to share their views on the draft proposals which would see speed limits reduce from 50km/h to 40 and 30km/h on selected streets in the three suburbs. “We’re also proposing…
Following its appearance at the ‘Tango i te kaupae muri – Take the next step’ Conference in March, DB Breweries is proudly involved with the Retail Liquor Industry Group announced by MBIE today and supports its efforts to address problems related to breaches of employment standards in the industry. Corporate Affairs Director, Matthew Wilson, spoke…
The Waikato region appears “an afterthought” in the Government’s Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is designed to improve housing supply. Chair of Waikato Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee, Pamela Storey, today told the Select Committee Hearing that much of the focus of the Bill appeared to be on…
A tech-focused group of first-year MÄori students from Ara have designed an app to improve the process for youth seeking their first job, by meeting them on the digital playing field they’re familiar with. As Team ROYO (which stands for rangatahi opportunities/youth opportunities), the five students came together for the Programming MÄori Potential (PMP) digital…
We want your thoughts on ways to improve the riverside near Rangiora View area map We’re looking for community feedback on how to improve an area that includes both banks of the Ashley River/Rakahuri to the north of Rangiora racetrack and Millton Memorial Reserve. We are working with Waimakariri District Council on a plan…
How can business leaders improve work environments in 2022? As we get back to the daily grind, University of Canterbury Professor Katharina Näswall has some great insights that could be useful for business leaders as they support their team this year. In circumstances such as the aftermath of a natural disaster or a global pandemic,…
Eleven new water quality monitoring sites are giving Christchurch City Council a better understanding of the state of the district’s rivers and streams. The Christchurch Surface Water Quality Report 2021 and summary brochure have just been published. The report is an analysis of monthly data collected at 51 sites across the city and Banks Peninsula…
Supporting action to improve Selwyn’s freshwater It was a slightly different looking Selwyn Waihora water zone committee that met early this month. We said goodbye to Te Rūnanga o Wairewa rūnanga representative Dr Benita Wakefield and community representative Paul Hodgson, and welcomed new members James Booker, Simon Bryant, Helen Troy and Khan McKay. Selwyn Waihora…
Coming together to improve Christchurch’s urban waterways On 22 March we will join Christchurch City Council, along with several community groups, schools, and businesses at Turanga Central Library to celebrate and sign a new partnership Charter. The Community Waterways Partnership Charter The Charter will see the development of a variety of community-based initiatives to improve the ecological health,…
The financial impacts of the earthquakes, and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic, have reinforced the need for us to be in a financial position where we can respond to unexpected events. To achieve financial resilience, we need to retain the ability to borrow funds at short notice to soften the impact of any fiscal emergency….
Visitors to the landmark Akaroa Lighthouse will be able to view the original machinery inside thanks to new funding from the Christchurch City Council. The Council has agreed to give a heritage incentive grant of $4872 to the Akaroa Lighthouse Preservation Society, a registered charity. The money will be used for maintenance, conservation and display…