20002 Media Release Archive

20 December 2002

• Central City weekend public alcohol ban for Christchurch
• Summer recycling at the beaches

17 December 2002

• The Funky Hot Mamas to Heat Up Cathedral Square on New Years Eve!
• Christmas Lunchtime Concerts in Cathedral Square
• Council rewards civic-minded citizens

13 December 2002

• Dust storm from oxidation pond dampened down
• Chch City Council concerned about global Trade in Services deal

12 December 2002

• ‘A Wizard’s book of Birthday Delight’

10 December 2002

• Community Board Decides Not To Proceed With St Albans Traffic Light Plan

9 December 2002

• Te Huaki Performs in Cathedral Square
• Drivers asked to be careful of children crossing roads during the holidays
• Christmas Pool Party
• Website shows Christchurch enthusiasm for events

5 December 2002

• Teen alcohol limit for driving is zero, CAAP says
• Fun for kids at Aranui festival

2 December 2002

• Reilly’s Daughter Play Cathedral Square

29 November 2002

• Winners of 2002 City of ChCh Environmental Awards announced

26 November 2002

• Formal Opening Date For Gallery Confirmed

27 November 2002

• City invited to Aranui Family Festival

25 November 2002

• Northern Christchurch roading – taking the next step
• Take a musical break
• Dateless ‘n’ Desperate play Cathedral Square

19 November 2002

• Heathcote River breaks banks, surface flooding across Chch

18 November 2002

• Get into the Celtic Groove in Cathedral Square
• Fendalton Community Centre Extended
• First Public Preview Of Gallery

14 November 2002

• New artwork celebrates Christchurch-Adelaide relationship

13 November 2002

• Stage 2 of Washington Reserve ready to go

12 November 2002

• Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Mayor Garry Moore to welcome 336 new Kiwis to Christchurch
• Te Ropu Haka o Te Kotahitanga perform in Cathedral Square

11 November 2002

• Chch City Council to meet on Wednesday about alcohol ban

8 November 2002

• Council fast-tracks weekend central city public alcohol ban
• Recycling record and revolutionary truck!

7 November 2002

• Volleys of shots to be fired as part of Armistice Day Remembrance

6 November 2002

• Lyttelton St property must be fixed before tenants return – Council
• Mayor’s Square chat cancelled for Friday

5 November 2002

• Poor fence maintenance compromises pool safety

4 November 2002

• City Council committee to consider pedestrian area controls review
• Forty years on, improvement still a top priority at wastewater plant
• Consultation extended over proposed signals

1 November 2002

• Explosive fun anticipated at this years Meridian Energy Fireworks Extravaganza

31 October 2002

• Online Gateway to Christchurch and Canterbury Launched
• Lichfield-Tuam swap – City Council to consider next step

30 October 2002

• Showtime Canterbury Festival to Launch in Cathedral Square

25 October 2002

• Charleston Reserve to re-open on Halloween
• Boer War soldiers to be remembered on Armistice Day
• Chch City Council adds to social housing stock with $2m purchase

24 October 2002

• Meridian Energy Fireworks Extravaganza to Light up the Sky
• New Firefighters reserve and sculpture opening
• The Showtime Canterbury Painted Horses are About to Begin!

21 October 2002

• Festival to celebrate Aranui’s people
• Come over for a cuppa – Neighbourhood Week starts Saturday
• Svelte Hemisphere Play Cathedral Square

18 October 2002

• Faulty Papanui water main being replaced

17 October 2002

• New signals to benefit visually impaired

15 October 2002

• Ten elderly trees to be removed from Hagley Park car park
• Computers available for community groups

14 October 2002

• Christchurch Is Cycle-City
• Shar Handisides Plays Cathedral Square
• Showtime Canterbury: 1 - 17 November

8 October 2002

• Family fun at Halswell Quarry Park, this Sunday
• Council agreement seeks to improve social outcomes for Christchurch
• City Council wins award for Bus Exchange

7 October 2002

• Improvements underway at oxidation ponds
• Public workshops on Biodiversity
• Rock Bottom to Perform in Cathedral Square

4 October 2002

• Christchurch City Council housing dependent on continued partnerships with central government
• Update Regarding City Housing Contamination

3 October 2002

• Campaign to improve pedestrian safety at signalised intersections
• Big names attracted to events industry seminar

1 October 2002

• Korean Extravaganza in Cathedral Square
• Christchurch City Holdings Ltd statement
• Draft parking strategy released for consultation

30 September 2002

• Work starts on South Christchurch library and service centre
• Central City Produce Market - one step closer

27 September 2002

• Christchurch City Council to begin hunt for new chief executive

25 September 2002

• Penny Sport Cycles Park to Pier Bike Ride Promises Family Fun on October 20th
• Korean Cultural Extravaganza Set to Begin

24 September 2002

• Gainsford Lane and The Bites perform in Cathedral Square

23 September 2002

• Aranui children focus of new campaign

18 September 2002

• City’s north-west pushing for new suburban pool complex
• Waimakariri Riverbanks To Be Spring Cleaned
• New public health warning signs for Sumner and Scarborough

16 September 2002

• Penelope Swales brings Australian Folk to Cathedral Square
• Inaugural Lighting of Hereford Street Bridge

12 September 2002

• Hunt for book bargains on again

11 September 2002

• Parenting Week ‘Articipation Xperience’ in Cathedral Square

10 September 2002

• Awards for Library’s phone, fax and email service

9 September 2002

• Public Street Enclosure Policy ready for Council to consider
• Canterbury Council cooperation earns international acclaim

6 September 2002

• Severe odours at Wastewater Treatment Plant from digesters failure

5 September 2002

• Christchurch City Council votes to stay with current system for 2004 election
• Volunteers Wanted For City Spring Clean

3 September 2002

• Sister Cities Sign Completes Roundabout
• Truck Art – A chance to get your art moving around the city

2 September 2002

• Dublin Street Meets Cathedral Square
• New Walking School Bus network at Thorrington School

30 August 2002

• Major works about to start on Fendalton Road

29 August 2002

• Immigration fear nothing new in a country of migrants, Metropolitan Mayors’ head says
• Pupils Develop Community Resource

27 August 2002

• Community planting at Styx Mill Reserve this Sunday
• Jahmen and The Quest for New Zealand’s Best Chip Shop in Cathedral Square

26 August 2002

• Approximately 700 submissions received on Lichfield / Tuam swap proposal

21 August 2002

• Riccarton bowling clubs to join forces

20 August 2002

• Sculpture dedicated to lost firefighters for new reserve

19 August 2002

• Fat Boy and Slim play Music Hall Songs in Cathedral Square

15 August 2002

• Council trials new way of dealing with Dog fouling at beach parks

8 August 2002

• High School Band to Entertain in Cathedral Square

5 August 2002

• Get into the Celtic Groove in Cathedral Square

1 August 2002

• Legal Art Wins Creative New Zealand Award

25 July 2002

• City Council to seek appeal on High Court sale of liquor decision

24 July 2002

• Climate Capers: Change A Constant Feature’

23 July 2002

• Firefighters celebrated in Games and a new park

17 July 2002

• People will have chances to debate a change in rubbish bag system
• Youth forum to discuss mental health issues

16 July 2002

• Eleventh TV2 KidsFest a Resounding Success

15 July 2002

• All Christchurch City Council sports grounds closed today

12 July 2002

• Landmark sequoia at end of life cycle

11 July 2002

• Maori Language Celebrated

9 July 2002

• Good Deed Nominations Sought

8 July 2002

• Christchurch appoints new City Council valuer
• Beckenham Service Centre On The Move

3 July 2002

• Friends Of Halswell Quarry Park Group Formed

27 June 2002

• Prime Minister Helen Clark Views TV2 KidsFest Great Pipe Dream Sculpture
• New regional landfill will treat its leachate at Christchurch’s sewage treatment plant

26 June 2002

• Final link of Woolston-Burwood Expressway to be constructed soon

25 June 2002

• QEII Leisure Pool Set To Open Mid-August
• Wainoni Park Community Planting Day

24 June 2002

• Helicopter proposal generates a whirl of public interest

20 June 2002

• Major tunnelling and earthworks project on Ensors Road/ Brougham St
• Is life getting better or worse? Progress, health and well-being

18 June 2002

• Microwave Heats Up Cathedral Square

17 June 2002

• First Hook Turn For New Zealand Roads

13 June 2002

• City school wins 2002 Crashbash
• City waste plan deserves a fair hearing, water and waste manager says

12 June 2002

• New look for Broad Park
• Innovative partnership to boost Christchurch’s Garden City image
• A Fond Farewell, But No Time For A Holiday

11 June 2002

• Key Management Appointment made at new Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu

10 June 2002

• Sneaky Feet to Play Free Concert in Cathedral Square

5 June 2002

• More Events Than Ever in TV2 KidsFest!

4 June 2002

• Lichfield / Tuam swap proposal now in public consultation phase

31 May 2002

• Talks on purchase of new east-side site completed

30 May 2002

• The Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust – ‘A New Deal’ for the Estuary

29 May 2002

• 2002 Crashbash awards on stage 7 June

27 May 2002

• Silent Night
• Gitano Play Latin Guitar in Cathedral Square
• Community Gifts Fundraising for the new Christchurch Art Gallery

24 May 2002

• Public meeting about the future of Linwood Park

20 May 2002

• Fiddlesticks and Double Trouble Perform in Cathedral Square
• Reconnecting Youth’s Voice In Christchurch
• Cantabrians Urged To Show True Colours

17 May 2002

• Council receives the go-ahead for changes to Fendalton Road

16 May 2002

• The Sight Of Sound
• Kids In Town Every Thursday

13 May 2002

• 4 Man Bob to Play Cathedral Square

9 May 2002

• Christchurch District Licensing Agency applauds decision punishing underage liquor sales

7 May 2002

• ‘Bantam of the Opera’ take roost in Cathedral Square

6 May 2002

• Christchurch City Council likely to appeal Estuary outfall decision
• Mayor’s Square chat session off this Friday

3 May 2002

• Libraries seek Maori views at hui

2 May 2002

• Councillors to consider consultation on central city roads swap proposal
• Public meeting on draft Public Street Enclosures

30 April 2002

• City Council Advises That Some “Permanent” Building Materials May Require Maintenance

29 April 2002

• Volare Play Cathedral Square

24 April 2002

• Submissions Called On Public Street Enclosures Policy

22 April 2002

• Council Wins Planning Award For Charleston

19 April 2002

• Government right to want a say in council housing sales - Christchurch City Council says

17 April 2002

• Major Trans-Tasman Loan For Christchurch Art Gallery Opening

15 April 2002

• Sam Manzanza - ‘The Rhythm Man’ - Plays Cathedral Square
• Graffiti art gives city business an edge over vandals

12 April 2002

• Christchurch Mayor to Farewell Troops

11 April 2002

• Real Time information at bus stops - Pilot this week

10 April 2002

• Hui to be held on Aranui community renewal

9 April 2002

• Kids In Town Every Thursday

8 April 2002

• Shar Handisides Plays Cathedral Square

5 April 2002

• The Great Public Art Debate hits Christchurch

3 April 2002

• Safe with Age Volunteers Farewelled
• Housing Survey

2 April 2002

• Ensemble from Japanese Sister City to Play Cathedral Square

26 March 2002

• Lights Turned On For Student Safety
• From Russia with love

21 March 2002

• Council to reconsider Millennium Bridge
• Authors inspire children
• New Roses To Be Unveiled

20 March 2002

• Cameras Used To Catch Car Thieves In City Parks
• Public meeting on future of Robert McDougall Art Gallery building
• Focus On City’s Cultural Diversity

19 March 2002

• Cabaret Savignon to Entertain in Cathedral Square
• Christchurch Mayor urges port industry to cooperate for good of region
• Garden Awards For Residents

17 March 2002

• Christchurch City Council considers taking rubbish off rates bills

14 March 2002

• Christchurch City’s Neighbourhood Week goes nationwide

7 March 2002

• Seaweek activities
• Mural-art and craft day at Burnside
• Mayor’s Square chat session off for three weeks
• Nominations called for Community Heritage Awards

6 March 2002

• Council improves effectiveness of property maintenance supply

5 March 2002

• Christchurch Art Gallery Receives New Maori Title

4 March 2002

• Christchurch City Council names board appointments

1 March 2002

• Bite put on owners of unregistered dogs

27 February 2002

• Banks Peninsula asks city to consider some sharing

26 February 2002

• Garden City Big Band to Play Cathedral Square
• Something to make a noise about?

25 February 2002

• Next stage set to go at Washington Reserve skate park
• Rick Armstrong Motors Classical Sparks Set to Wow Audiences this Weekend
• Mayor to launch Christchurch International Trade Alliance (CTANZ)

24 February 2002

• Healthy Christchurch initiative launched

21 February 2002

• Live Tall, for a region that backs its people as winners

17 February 2002

• Jahmen to play Cathedral Square

15 February 2002

• Council Housing not for sale in Christchurch
• World expert on climate change coming to Christchurch
• ASB BANK Starry Nights To Shine Again
• Maori Waiata with a Twist

13 February 2002

• Christchurch City Council's Stop Look Cyclist campaign has been re-launched
• Coast Care walks for the public
• Future of Robert McDougall Art Gallery building up for discussion

12 February 2002

• Free Coffee as reward for observing P5
• Youth thanked for participation

11 February 2002

• Young people thanked

8 February 2002

• 40 kph speed zone pilots successful at Christchurch Schools

7 February 2002

• Legal art at Belfast Pool
• HRH Princess Anne To Lay Wreath
• Mayor's Weekly Chat Cancelled

5 February 2002

• New Media Liaison Coordinator
• Mayors taskforce forges jobs link with business group

4 February 2002

• More Pandemonium in Cathedral Square
• Extra SummerTimes Summer Theatre Performance Planned for Waitangi Day
• Canterbury councils OK Kate Valley landfill

1 February 2002

• Centre To Help Keep Kids Safe

31 January 2002

• First of Mayor's weekly chat this Friday

29 January 2002

• Kung Fu, Romance, and Ice Adventure Movies to screen in Community Locations

28 January 2002

• Update Regarding City Housing Contamination Issues

25 January 2002

• Retro! Returns to Celebrate the Music of the 1950's!

16 January 2002

• SummerTimes: Summer Theatre The Complete History Of New Zealand - abridged

15 January 2002

• Recorder Ensemble to Celebrate NZ Recorder week 2002

11 January 2002

• Guide for New Housing Developments

10 January 2002

• Details of Christchurch City Council's street works projects are now available on-line

8 January 2002

• Cabaret Savignon Entertain in Cathedral Square