2003 Media Release Archive

31 December 2003

• Big turnout predicted for Cathedral Square party

24 December 2003

• Artists asked to submit designs for Addington reserve

22 December 2003

• Christmas Comes To Cathedral Square

17 December 2003

• Karen Hunter Plays Cathedral Square
• Final accounts for Christchurch Art Gallery show small over-run

16 December 2003

• Controls recommended for location and signage of Chch brothels

15 December 2003

• Ocean outfall to go along Jellicoe Street

12 December 2003

• Litter being left overnight to show extent of problem -- CCC
• Three more senior appointments at Christchurch City Council

10 December 2003

• Flip Grater Plays Cathedral Square

5 December 2003

• Christchurch City Council announces five senior appointments

4 December 2003

• 2003 Civic Awards presented next Tuesday

1 December 2003

• All Nations Touch Tournament confirmed for Christchurch
• The Firestarters Band Play Cathedral Square
• Entries open for Native Gardens Award

28 November 2003

• City Council confident new garden festival will be good for city
• Council prompts businesses to display street numbers
• Christchurch City Council hosting end-of-year cycle seminar

25 November 2003

• Improvements to oxidation ponds well underway
• Lindon Puffin to Play Cathedral Square

24 November 2003

• City Council shortlists for Turners and Growers development

23 November 2003

• City Council in negotiations with waterslide operator for QEII

22 November 2003

• Councillors agree to progress issues relating to landfill sites

21 November 2003

• Big Response to Council’s Prostitution Questionnaire

20 November 2003

• Council Adopts New Dog Control Policy
• Wrapping up for Christmas
• South West Area Plan kicks off
• Jellicoe Street recommended to Council committee as pipe route
• New Dog Control Policy expected this week

13 November 2003

• New plantings for Waltham Rd/Moorhouse Ave corner

12 November 2003

• Christchurch awarded ‘Film Friendly’ status

11 November 2003

• Training and Employment, Theme of Aranui Expo
• Aranui family festival on again

7 November 2003

• Council to consult on proposed gaming and TAB policies
• New garden seat in memory of Commander Brewerton R.N
• Chch City Council supports moves to improve NZ urban design

6 November 2003

• Anzac Drive artwork to be unveiled on 11 November

5 November 2003

• NIWA makes predictions for the summer season
• Time to comment on prostitution issues
• Dan Wilson Quartet Play Cathedral Square
• Council updates records on landfill sites

3 November 2003

• Former Brazilian mayor to talk about sustainable city growth
• Seminar teaches skills to plan, run successful community events
• Neighbourhood Week, more popular than ever
• Meridian Energy Fireworks Extravaganza
• Norwesta! Offers Music, Dancing and a ‘Bucketing Bronco’!

29 October 2003

• Islands in the sun

28 October 2003

• Linwood LYFE Festival, the youth event of the year

23 October 2003

• Wider clean-up under way following Saturday’s fire in Christchurch
• Dogs not forgotten in recommendations to Council

21 October 2003

• Dublin Street Meets Cathedral Square

20 October 2003

• Council works to ensure no contamination from downtown fire
• Consents granted for Heathcote Valley Park in Christchurch

17 October 2003

• Acoustiguide to tell Canterbury Art Story
• Artist sought for Addington sculpture

13 October 2003

• Midge McCleary Performs in Cathedral Square

8 October 2003

• Cashmere High School Big Band Play Cathedral Square
• Biodiversity, topical theme for RNZIH conference
• Apology for cancellation of World Animal Day event

7 October 2003

• Christchurch City Council pleased to maintain AA+ credit rating
• Foreshore land not owned by City Council
• Council seeks comment on prostitution issues
• Council survey shows strong support for local arts scene
• National report shows residents rate quality of life in Christchurch

2 October 2003

• More road-safety work in Cathedral Square to start on Monday
• Council gets go ahead to lease Robert McDougall building

30 September 2003

• Earthquake triggers Chch water-saving cut-off valve system

29 September 2003

• Gainsford Lane to Play Cathedral Square

26 September 2003

• Stall holders and sponsors needed for Aranui Family Festival, Affirm

24 September 2003

• Proposed Changes to Council Structure, Topic of Public Meeting
• Maxibasketball World Championships confirmed for Christchurch
• Immanual Lutheran College Musicians Visit From Australia

23 September 2003

• Council Shelter Celebrates World Animal Day

18 September 2003

• New seaside extravaganza coming soon
• Canterbury’s Capital Challenge – The New Zealand Community Trust Clash 2003
• Tribalinks to Play Cathedral Square

17 September 2003

• Shirley/Papanui Board offers funding for Neighbourhood Week events

16 September 2003

• New Chch City Council management structure released to staff

15 September 2003

• Ceremony marks 110th anniversary of women’s suffrage
• Spray or no spray, city weeds get the chop

10 September 2003

• New Brochure Details New Zealand Women’s Suffrage

9 September 2003

• New parenting initiative, a promising plan

8 September 2003

• The business of energy and a feeling of zizz

5 September 2003

• South Learning Centre opens next Tuesday
• Parenting Week 8 – 14 September - Supporting Parents with the ‘Big 5 ’
• Start planning for Neighbourhood Week

4 September 2003

• New gas extraction system examined at Burwood Landfill
• Pipeline likely to be built offshore
• Christchurch readies for Clean Up week
• Celebrate CreARTivity at New Brighton Library
• Funding available for Neighbourhood Week events

3 September 2003

• Award Celebrates The Fine Art Of Drawing
• From Dr Lesley McTurk, CEO, Christchurch City Council
• Community invited to share views on Upper Riccarton Library
• Latest Christchurch Sport and Recreation Guide better than ever
• 4 Man Bob to Play Cathedral Square

2 September 2003

• New bus service to benefit Shirley residents

29 August 2003

• “Moai” artwork to be unveiled in Christchurch on 2 September
• Chance to comment on proposed changes to Chch speed limits

28 August 2003

• Chch City Council seeks public reaction to representation proposal

27 August 2003

• Chill-out to the sound of live acoustic Jazz, Blues and Folk music

25 August 2003

• Water discolouration in Belfast area
• Riccarton/Wigram Community Board calls public meeting
• Planting day at Carisbrook Park

22 August 2003

• Nominations invited for Civic Awards
• Multi Sensory Centre opening soon at QEII Park

21 August 2003

• Major sewer upgrade underway

20 August 2003

• Architectural Firm Appointed for New Upper Riccarton Library
• A Sample of Cultural Festival 2003 in Cathedral Square
• ‘Right plant, right place’ says Parks, Gardens and Waterways Chairperson

18 August 2003

• Margaret Mahy Unveiled

15 August 2003

• South Christchurch Library and Service Centre opening next Saturday

11 August 2003

• Plight of Bangladeshi girls prompts Christchurch fundraiser

7 August 2003

• Community planting day at South Brighton Domain

5 August 2003

• Art Inspired by Dark Opera‘ Bluebeard ’s Castle’

4 August 2003

• Libraries encourage customers to look on the bright side

1 August 2003

• IPC Japanese Drummers Perform in City
• Beckenham Service Centre to shift on August 22

30 July 2003

• Traffic lights at Fendalton/Glandovey intersection working from Friday
• Road changes around Northlands area finalised

29 July 2003

• More Children’s Literature for Fendalton Library
• City Housing Asset Management Plan lauded by NZ Property Institute

28 July 2003

• Beatty Street to be investigated more fully as possible pipeline route
• Volunteers Needed for Aranui Family Festival
• City Council releases garage-design guide

25 July 2003

• Council Explores Prostitution Issues

23 July 2003

• Music in Cathedral Square Celebrates Maori Language Week

16 July 2003

• Kiwis to Benefit from TV2 KidsFest ‘Kids Aren’t Square’ Concert

15 July 2003

• Chch City Council strikes over all rates increase of 2.81 per cent

14 July 2003

• Threat to airport from watersport lake overstated – CCC manager says

11 July 2003

• Time to Comment on Council’s Dog Control Policy
• Free Public Seminar on New South Christchurch Library/Service Centre/Learning Centre

10 July 2003

• TV2 KidsFest promises Pioneer Polar Rave…
• Public invited to Aranui Community Renewal update
• Chch Council gets 10 registrations for Turners and Growers development
• City Council meets on 15 July to finalise its Annual Plan

7 July 2003

• Council calls for comments on plan for final stage of Square work
• Christchurch Councillor looking forward to Historic Places role

4 July 2003

• New Library Offers Children Creative Environment
• TV2 KidsFest Goes Back in Time at Ferrymead

3 July 2003

• City Council powered by Windflow 500
• Christchurch Botanic Gardens 140 years old

1 July 2003

• Don’t Miss This Bus!
• TelstraClear Partnership Boosts Learning Opportunities

27 June 2003

• Prostitution Bill gives councils authority to regulate

26 June 2003

• Time to Comment on Alcohol Policy Document

24 June 2003

• The Reilly’s Daughter Duo Play Cathedral Square
• Kaikoura script E Rua judged best in Crashbash 2003

23 June 2003

• New Fashion Event Promises Glamour for Showtime Canterbury 2003
• Christchurch City Council redesigns rates invoices

20 June 2003

• Official signing seals funding for Aranui community

18 June 2003

• Styx project gains national recognition
• Christchurch Council to run energy-saving scheme for staff

16 June 2003

• Agreement sought on McFarlane Park skate facility
• Sneaky Feet to Play in Cathedral Square
• Animal Control Team examines dog biting incident

15 June 2003

• Local Community Boards excel at New Plymouth conference

13 June 2003

• Performance by American quartet to boost Merrin School exchange
• Musician wins Music Month May

12 June 2003

• Comment invited on Council’s Dog Control Policy
• Jobs, training and free munchies at SKLZ 4 U youth event

9 June 2003

• Transport Yourself To MARS

6 June 2003

• Submissions invited on Alcohol Policy document
• North city park not cause of skin infection, CPH report confirms

3 June 2003

• Chch Council calls for proposals to develop Turners and Growers block
• Burwood/Pegasus Physical Sport and Recreation Fund

30 May 2003

• New Zealand Music Month – May 2003

28 May 2003

• City Council CEO transition not unusual - Christchurch Mayor

27 May 2003

• Lindon Puffin Plays Cathedral Square

26 May 2003

• Work on ponds upgrade going well
• Community Board moves to New Brighton

23 May 2003

• City Council agrees park unlikely to be source of skin infection

22 May 2003

• Cathedral Square celebrations mark Hillary’s historic climb
• Christchurch cyclists are not very bright - Cr Chrissie Williams

21 May 2003

• Christchurch team flies flag for NZ in Aussie council clash

20 May 2003

• Family gathering to farewell mural
• Midge McLeary Performs in Cathedral Square

16 May 2003

• Emergency measures cut ChCh City Council electricity use by 20%

13 May 2003

• Shar Handisides Plays Cathedral Square

12 May 2003

• Replanting plan drawn up for South Brighton Domain

9 May 2003

• Course teaches circus skills to children
• Christchurch Mayor watching talks about future of rail network
• New look for two Christchurch City Libraries

7 May 2003

• Public invited to Aranui Community Renewal meeting

6 May 2003

• Public Celebration of New Christchurch Art Gallery
• Celebrate New Zealand Music Month with Te Huaki Puanaki in Cathedral Square

2 May 2003

• Writer to speak on romantic fiction
• Road-safety work in Cathedral Square to start on Monday
• Canterbury Councils set up network to collect used motor oil

30 April 2003

• Seminar tackles management/governance divide
• Music in the Kitchen

29 April 2003

• Rent rises not as harsh as some reports suggest - CCC’s Rob Dally

24 April 2003

• Final link in Christchurch’s eastern ring road to open 29 April

22 April 2003

• Tribute to Firefighters book launch and NZ Fire Service Open Days

11 April 2003

• Campaign urges cyclists to get lights on bikes

8 April 2003

• Cathedral Square set to Swing

7 April 2003

• Christchurch voters reject change for local body election system
• All Christchurch City Council sports grounds closed

4 April 2003

• Crusaders win thousands of young readers
• Pipeline routes narrowed down

3 April 2003

• Reflection On Cathedral Square

2 April 2003

• Aranui Renewal boosted by Work and Income appointment
• New scheme sets standards for Christchurch sports clubs
• Christchurch City Council to consider rents increase for its tenants

28 March 2003

• Record number of nationalities at citizenship ceremony

27 March 2003

• Linwood College students farewelled on sister city exchange
• Young musicians celebrate sister city anniversary

26 March 2003

• Inter-Cultural Assembly gets go ahead from community

25 March 2003

• Christchurch and Waimakariri councils collaborate on ocean outfall
• Youth assemble for Canterbury Model United Nations
• Buena Vista Latin Sounds with Ritmo Latino

24 March 2003

• Plans already in place to remediate the Tamaki Maori Village site

21 March 2003

• In first three days about 8 per cent of Chch city voters return ballots

20 March 2003

• Revitalised English Park officially opened this Sunday
• Volare Perform Lush Harmony in Cathedral Square

19 March 2003

• Seminar series on Avon River in the Central City
• Christchurch Inter-Cultural Assembly meets for first time

17 March 2003

• Countdown to Opening for New Gallery

14 March 2003

• Cause of water contamination found
• Linwood community celebrates its many cultures

13 March 2003

• Opening of redesigned Kiosk Footbridge

12 March 2003

• Visit Dublin Street On St Patrick’s Day

10 March 2003

• Maintenance problem likely to be cause of water taint

9 March 2003

• City Council tracking source of water contamination in Ilam

6 March 2003

• Mayors Taskforce for Jobs meeting in Christchurch

5 March 2003

• Seminar on northern roading report

4 March 2003

• SeaWeek2003MarchEventsAtNewBrightonLibrary
• Belfast people’s ideas needed for suburban Area Plan
• Auckland deal disadvantages Christchurch Council tenants
• Christchurch sculptor wins Japanese competition
• New skate facility planned for McFarlane Park

28 February 2003

• New aircraft engineering premises will keep jobs in the city
• Top water users targeted

25 February 2003

• Award Winning Quartet to Play at Rick Armstrong Motors Classical Sparks
• Puree to Liven up Cathedral Square in Final Week of SummerTimes™

24 February 2003

• Bridge of Remembrance clean up under way

21 February 2003

• Dog owner decides to have family pet put down
• Christchurch’s McDougall Gallery Bill before Parliament
• Day to showcase Halswell Quarry Park
• Road works on Ferrymead Bridge

20 February 2003

• Photo Op: Peace City mural almost complete at Tuam St carpark

19 February 2003

• Gardens Beside Mona Vale Deserve Praise

18 February 2003

• Sculpture to Make Dramatic Entrance

17 February 2003

• Youth advocate praises new TV programme
• 4 Man Bob to Play Cathedral Square

14 February 2003

• HP boosts Computers in the Community Project
• Official opening for Templeton Community Centre
• Children arrive on first Korean/Kiwi primary school exchange

13 February 2003

• Final Fundraising Event for the New Gallery

12 February 2003

• Next Stage of Fendalton Road Upgrade Under Way
• Christchurch City Council appoints Dr Lesley McTurk as new CEO
• Crusaders Kick Off Reading Initiative

10 February 2003

• Vague As Brothers Play Polyester-Pop for Valentines Day!

7 February 2003

• Report out on Pipeline Route for Ocean Outfall
• Talented Maori Authors at Library
• Govt must explain its pro-Auckland spending, Chch councillor says
• Radar indicates temporary wartime shelter under Latimer Square

5 February 2003

• City Council Appoints Multicultural Adviser

4 February 2003

• Owner surrenders dog which injured child in west Christchurch

3 February 2003

• P.U.M.P to Play Soul, Funk R‘n’B and Hip Hop
• ASB BANK Starry Nights Promises All Singing, All Dancing, All Evening!

2 February 2003

• Christchurch grass fire under control, wild animal park lucky to escape

31 January 2003

• Valentine’s Day roses from Christchurch Garden City

30 January 2003

• A New Form Of Retail Experience
• Transforming The Christchurch Café Scene

29 January 2003

• Dr Sanchez Prescribing Latin Sounds in Cathedral Square

27 January 2003

• Clean up of graffiti on Firefighters’ Sculpture and Reserve
• Give cyclists space, Council campaign urges
• New Management Plan for Solid and Hazardous Waste
• Bromley Carnival, not just a day for locals

24 January 2003

• Exercise important for strong healthy preschoolers

21 January 2003

• Buena Vista Latin Sounds with Ritmo Latino
• More 40km/H School Zones To Be Installed

20 January 2003

• The Press Summer Theatre Season of ‘Times of Your Life’ set to bring humour to SummerTimes™

17 January 2003

• Free youth culture event for Cathedral Square

14 January 2003

• ‘A Great Pipe Dream’ makes good in New York City
• Rubbish Free Parks

13 January 2003

• Fusa to Bring Hip Hop Fusion Sounds to Cathedral Square

10 January 2003

• Horizons widened by free computer classes
• Underwater pandemonium at Caribbean pool parties

9 January 2003

• The Teddy Bears Picnic All Go in Rain or Shine