2005 Media Release Archive

21 December 2005

• Chief Executive’s Remuneration Increases

20 December 2005

• Council lets $8.66m Blenheim Road deviation tender

19 December 2005

• Public comment sought on proposed Earthquake-prone Buildings Policy

8 December 2005

• Temporary Closure of QEII Fitness Centre

6 December 2005

• Two Councils and Trust host public celebration of new wetland

2 December 2005

• Council moves full steam ahead on Heathcote Valley Park
• Fear Factor Chizzy Style takes off at QEII Park

29 November 2005

• New Brighton Christmas parade helps celebrate slow road
• Council to examine how it works with communities

25 November 2005

• Science in the City Lecture Series continues
• New exhibition showcases Addington’s past, present and future

24 November 2005

• Last days to have say on waste plan.
• COUNCIL PROJECT HIT BY INCREASED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
• Cycleways temporary freeze lifted

23 November 2005

• Christchurch City Holdings (CCHL) announces directorship change
• Council to appeal some Ocean Outfall conditions
• New boards to reveal rich history of Woolston Cemetery
• Christchurch City Council peer reviews Art Gallery

22 November 2005

• Affirm Family Festival stronger than ever in Aranui
• Council puts Estuary fish under the microscope

21 November 2005

• Christchurch City Plan now online

20 November 2005

• Aquatic facilities plan open for stakeholder review

18 November 2005

• Mayor to celebrate with dragon-boating breast cancer survivors
• Christchurch City Council’s strong AA+ credit rating confirmed
• Christchurch City Council’s strong AA+ credit rating confirmed
• World Cup success likely to trigger Christchurch stadium upgrade

17 November 2005

• Pandemic preparedness subject of second ‘Outside the Square’ lecture
• Harry Ell and his Port Hills vision to be exhibited

16 November 2005

• ‘No Fixed Abode’ directory for the homeless to launch
• Anniversary to celebrate Korean sister city relationship
• Christchurch City Council plans summer stream habitat survey

14 November 2005

• Commissioner rules estuary edge plan to have limited notification
• Christchurch agencies to sign Pacific Protocol on 18 November

10 November 2005

• Five companies proceed to tender for Ocean Outfall

8 November 2005

• Wanted: Construction site for Christchurch City Council’s new civic building

3 November 2005

• Christchurch’s summer pools open on 12 November

2 November 2005

• A fine night forecast for fireworks this Saturday night
• Canadian expert to talk about planning for growth - Greater Christchurch UDS
• Noise control amnesty may breach law
• Ocean Outfall resource consents granted

30 October 2005

• Park to Pier family bike ride postponed until 13 November

27 October 2005

• Process to evaluate Christchurch civic offices options agreed by Council

26 October 2005

• City Council to mark 25 years in former Miller’s building

25 October 2005

• Council wants public input on waste plan
• Christchurch City Council lodges variation to discharge consent
• Christchurch lets third new streets cleaning/maintenance contract

21 October 2005

• Our City explores the role of science in conserving modern art
• Children’s Day at the Groynes - Sunday, 30 October 11am-4pm

19 October 2005

• Hoon Hay community’s free November Fiesta on 4 Nov, 3-7pm
• Public comment invited on Linwood Cemetery Conservation Plan

18 October 2005

• Christchurch to Christchurch and back again, at Our City to 23 Nov
• Our City O-Tautahi reveals Riccarton Park’s historic Tea House
• Family day to celebrate life in Hei Hei

12 October 2005

• Mayor Garry Moore welcomes decision of Auditor-General’s office

10 October 2005

• Addington community working to welcome newcomers

5 October 2005

• Kids’ hard work to be praised at Safe Kids Campaign launch

3 October 2005

• Challenges facing heritage tourism sites

29 September 2005

• Christchurch aims to be the safest city in New Zealand

27 September 2005

• Unlock your home’s history at a Carter Group Heritage Week Restoration Workshop
• Registrations of Interest close for ocean outfall

23 September 2005

• City celebrates opening of Antarctic summer season

21 September 2005

• New Christchurch Council City pools move a step closer
• Feel great this summer - sign up for a local Pilates class
• Study estimates Lions supporters spent $21.7 million in Christchurch

19 September 2005

• Seaside theme introduced as New Brighton Mall redevelopment continues
• Medieval knights and gargoyles for Carter Group Heritage Week
• Cemetery Open Day to show heritage in action

16 September 2005

• First northern hemisphere godwits arrive on Christchurch Estuary
• Christchurch lets new streets cleaning and maintenance contracts

15 September 2005

• Picture this -- Canterbury rugby at Our City O-Tautahi
• City Council approves 10-year guide for QEII Park’s future use

14 September 2005

• Heathcote River contamination detected by City Council monitoring
• English Heritage chairman to speak during Carter Group Heritage Week
• Seaside theme introduced as New Brighton Mall redevelopment continues
• Trust presents Sumner-Redcliffs walkway proposal to Council
• Gardening and the green six-legged tsunami

13 September 2005

• Trust presents Sumner-Redcliffs walkway proposal to Council
• Community Boards offer neighbourhood funding

12 September 2005

• Council to host sports code clash between Canterbury and Wellington

9 September 2005

• Peace mural to be gifted to city

8 September 2005

• Court decision will make settlements harder – Chch City Council

5 September 2005

• Gardens’ Curator receives two prestigious national awards
• Boneseed – the weed that makes gorse and broom look benign

2 September 2005

• Aranui High makes Secondary Schools Rugby League Tournament final tomorrow
• City's prime coastal walkways get a revamp

1 September 2005

• What would your dream library be like?

31 August 2005

• Reserve landscaping marks anniversary of John Britten's death
• New partners to manage Christchurch’s premier venues
• TelstraClear backs learning at Christchurch City Libraries

29 August 2005

• Migrating godwits will carry radio beacons on southern flight

26 August 2005

• Turners & Growers site clearance starts

24 August 2005

• Registrations of interest sought to build Ocean Outfall
• Treatment plant odour result of tests to remove more ammonia

23 August 2005

• Still time to book for Korean sister-city anniversary tour

22 August 2005

• Volunteers called to plant one of city's prime walkways
• Aranui High to host National Secondary Schools Rugby League Tournament
• Get Set, Go, for the next Christchurch City Council Holiday Programmes

19 August 2005

• Nominations invited for Christchurch Civic Awards 2005

16 August 2005

• Christchurch to host Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design workshop

15 August 2005

• Great feedback to Council’s Christchurch historic report
• What should we do with our sewage?

12 August 2005

• Nominations for City Plan heritage listings close

11 August 2005

• Feedback invited on Council plan for Addington Cemetery

10 August 2005

• Carved pou at Tautahi marriage site to be blessed

5 August 2005

• Council sets funding for city events
• Christchurch City Council seeks variation to discharge consent

4 August 2005

• Council to appeal High Court ruling on brothels bylaw
• Parklands Library opens on Saturday

2 August 2005

• New Diversity nights at Diverse Youth Cafe
• Does your sports club or physical activity organisation need funding?

1 August 2005

• Council plans underway to manage archaeological remains

29 July 2005

• 30th Anniversary tour to Christchurch, England, rescheduled
• Auditor General rejects developer’s inquiry request
• Halswell Quarry Park Track renamed

22 July 2005

• New city guide offers help for migrants
• 30th Anniversary tour to Christchurch, England
• City’s ethnic groups increase intercultural understanding

21 July 2005

• Mayor kick-starts challenge for last $200,000 for grand old theatre
• Patiki tribute to master weaver and artist
• Time running out for nominating historic sites

14 July 2005

• New hydroslides to open at QEII Park

13 July 2005

• Scientist tackles Christchurch's murky air problem
• Feel great this winter – sign up for a Pilates class
• Climate change impacts facing New Zealand

11 July 2005

• Aranui update for local residents
• Get walking and talking in Halswell
• Sport and Recreation New Zealand invests $450,000 in Canterbury

8 July 2005

• Councils plan for possible re-organisation

5 July 2005

• Christchurch City Council seeks consent for diesel boiler

4 July 2005

• State Highway 73-Opawa Road construction underway

29 June 2005

• City Council and union negotiations settled

27 June 2005

• Mayor to launch new board game highlighting diversity issues

23 June 2005

• SLGOU and City Council reach recommended settlement

22 June 2005

• Mayor to speak at opening of My World exhibition
• Getting ready for the whitebait season
• The role of traditional Maori musical instruments – Taonga Pūoro

21 June 2005

• Beyond the Tunnel – stories of Lyttelton
• Christchurch Housing Forum to meet on Wednesday, 22 June
• Over 3000 respond to Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy

20 June 2005

• New exhibition explores QEII Park’s past and future
• Come and meet those dancing feet
• Schools Black Out competition attracts more than 100,000 votes
• Council gets tough with Pier rule-breakers
• Soil testing results good news for more Sandilands residents
• Lecturer goes behind the scenes at the museum
• Survey lights up drivers’ habits

16 June 2005

• Free scooters to help less agile enjoy Central City’s attractions
• Council, Tamakis to sign lease agreement for Christchurch Maori Village
• Slow road for New Brighton Mall supported by Community Board

14 June 2005

• New pipe route saves money and will reduce disruption
• Council proposes Armagh St land sale
• New library’s zones will offer four experiences in one

13 June 2005

• Six finalists chosen for 2005 Crashbash script-writing awards
• Christchurch City Council wants court ruling on communications
• Christchurch City Council approves suburban pool changes
• Chch City Council finalises solid waste management agreements

10 June 2005

• Plaques shifted to reveal Memorial Ave's history

2 June 2005

• Rediscover the east at South
• Have your say on the future of QEII Park

1 June 2005

• ECan withdraws prosecution on Aidanfield discharge

29 May 2005

• Christchurch to celebrate Crusaders’ victory on Monday (30 May) at midday in Cathedral Square

27 May 2005

• Christchurch City Council gets Aidanfield stormwater resource consent

26 May 2005

• Eels will tell the story of new library’s watery world

25 May 2005

• Christchurch City Council disappointed at union decision

24 May 2005

• Community gets behind Heathcote River consultation

18 May 2005

• Sea near Cave Rock no place to swim - Council
• Public’s views about Christchurch City Council draft 05/06 plan now online
• New look and layout for Halswell Library
• Secondary students urged to Have Their Say in the classroom

17 May 2005

• Bird flu expert to give next Science in the City lecture
• Christchurch City Council launches 2006-16 Community Plan consultation

16 May 2005

• Christchurch City to host 2007 World Super Seniors Tennis event
• Charlesworth Reserve Planting Day

13 May 2005

• Council makes offer, despite mediation adjournment without settlement

12 May 2005

• Christchurch City Council plans to change to diesel for heating Civic Offices

6 May 2005

• Sustainable cities expert to speak at Greater Christchurch UDS public meeting

3 May 2005

• Pay increases of 3 to 15% rejected by Council SLGOU members

2 May 2005

• Chance to comment on essential Council services
• Most Christchurch City Libraries closed Tuesday morning, 3 May

29 April 2005

• Christchurch City Council welcomes Banks Peninsula proposal

28 April 2005

• Community meetings set to start on Urban Development Strategy

26 April 2005

• City Council dismisses staff member for serious misconduct

22 April 2005

• Council to see future vision for QEII Park

21 April 2005

• Pacific Hands exhibition at Our City O-Tautahi, 26 April – 25 June
• Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy road show begins

20 April 2005

• Urban growth focus of April Science in the City lecture

19 April 2005

• Christchurch takes most of top prizes in annual sister-cities awards

18 April 2005

• Huge response to Greater ChCh Urban Development Strategy

15 April 2005

• Christchurch City to host 2006 World Wheelchair Rugby champs

14 April 2005

• Christchurch City Council adjourns union negotiation
• Fendalton library extends Saturday hours and fixes parking issues
• Schools rewarded for efforts to create sustainable environments

13 April 2005

• Christchurch City Council Draft Annual Plan 2005/06 released

12 April 2005

• Cake cutting, rugby heroes inspire young Crusader

8 April 2005

• Christchurch City Council values its RMF board representation
• Turners and Growers development proposal agreed
• 2005 Garden Festival will not go ahead

7 April 2005

• Council supports reorganisation of Bank Peninsula District

1 April 2005

• Landfill Gas to QEII Project qualifies for Government carbon credits

30 March 2005

• Art exhibition marks 30 year relationship of two Christchurch cities

29 March 2005

• Process under way to programme new pools for Christchurch
• Students chosen for Seattle Sister City Exchange

24 March 2005

• Science in the City for lunchtime workers
• Christchurch City Council to mark chamber renovation on 30 March
• Students chosen for Seattle Sister City Exchange

23 March 2005

• Dog owner agrees to have pet destroyed
• Christchurch City Council contingency plans in place

18 March 2005

• Argentine ants discovered in central Christchurch

17 March 2005

• Chch City Council appoints directors to subsidiary companies

16 March 2005

• Mediation fails to avert strike at Christchurch City Council
• Mature trees lining Ngaio St will be replaced following kerb and channel work
• Christchurch City Council welcomes Quality of Life survey results
• Monday’s central city naval parade will feature a loud volley of rifle fire

15 March 2005

• Christchurch Community Boards celebrate national success

14 March 2005

• Consultation on Heathcote River starts Monday
• Christchurch City Council's Our City Newsletter Issue 40 now on the web

8 March 2005

• Council disappointed at Union stance

4 March 2005

• Council investigates Armagh Street site
• Results of Sandilands soil testing announced

3 March 2005

• Youth invited to get "Activ" at Parklands Reserve

1 March 2005

• Christchurch celebrates its diversity for Race Relations Day

28 February 2005

• St Albans Spectacular promises a sensational family day
• Water quality returned to normal below site of sewerage spill

25 February 2005

• Sewage Spill Update
• Council receives union negotiator assurance – no strike
• Mayors Taskforce meeting in Christchurch next week
• Christchurch City Libraries change their hours from Monday

24 February 2005

• Christchurch City Council surprised at strike possibility
• Pipe blockage causes temporary sewage overflow
• Christchurch teachers head to China on international exchange

23 February 2005

• Family Fishing Day on again at New Brighton -- Saturday, 5 March

21 February 2005

• Super 12 players to launch second Canterbury Reading Crusade

17 February 2005

• Young artists invited to enter new sister cities competition
• Our City displays support Flowers and Romance Festival

16 February 2005

• Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy launched

11 February 2005

• People with disabilities to benefit from new sister city exchange
• Christchurch must again be supportive of polytechnic – Mayor

10 February 2005

• City Council receives new application for Ferrymead Tavern site

9 February 2005

• Public seminar on planning issues, including high-rises, to be held on Thursday 3 March, from 5.30pm
• Christchurch kids beam live to Japanese Sister City

8 February 2005

• City Council “extremely disappointed” by ECan prosecution
• Stopping distance demonstrations aim to slow traffic
• Libraries to open for an extra 36½ hours each week
• One-stop-shop for community services in Shirley

7 February 2005

• SummerTimes always big fun at Barrington Park
• Construction work begins on Christchurch’s two new libraries

4 February 2005

• Older adults have all the fun in Shirley
• Public invited to World Peace Bell unveiling
• Grab your shoes or bike and have a go at orienteering on 20 February
• Autumn years the focus for SummerTimes Garden Gala

3 February 2005

• Come and sit next to Rudyard Kipling

1 February 2005

• Aging Cashmere trees removed to protect public

27 January 2005

• Christchurch expo examines Future Living, sustainable households

26 January 2005

• Pacific festival brings Island sounds to a mall near you

25 January 2005

• Book, a boon for Travis Wetland walkers

24 January 2005

• Building owner can proceed with demolition - Christchurch Council
• Christchurch central city traffic delays likely after road closures
• Hip-hop, humour, art and film at Lima – Pacific Arts Festival

20 January 2005

• Alternative routes advised as improvements begin at intersection

19 January 2005

• Christchurch City Council chief executive remuneration reviewed

18 January 2005

• Donations to Council boost Red Cross tsunami appeal

14 January 2005

• Cathedral Square focus for tsunami Memorial Day in Christchurch
• Hi De Hi! Christchurch kids’ city camping proving popular
• Odour likely as wastewater treatment plant is upgraded
• Heathcote River Day -- a great day for participants and spectators

13 January 2005

• Cathedral Square focus for tsunami Memorial Day in Christchurch
• Term One gentle exercise, Pilates and Tai Chi courses open for enrolments
• Beach Blast (22 Jan) gives children a chance to try beach activities

12 January 2005

• Submissions called for Civil Defence Emergency Management draft plan
• Surf, save and soar at New Brighton’s big Summer Sunday