Christchurch City Council Media Releases

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Media Releases

20 December 2007

Youths force closure of Belfast Pool

19 December 2007

Police identify roads for boy racer ban
Exciting new look accessories for Square

18 December 2007

Summer concerts combined in one bumper event

13 December 2007

Opening of Spreydon Library delayed a month
Council continues to explore options to support sustainability of South Learning Centre
Akaroa water restrictions begin

12 December 2007

New role for Botanic Gardens Curator
Council launches new community grants schemes
Lyttelton Harbour Water Restrictions

11 December 2007

The face of Christchurch

10 December 2007

AA+ credit ratings for Council and CCHL

6 December 2007

New General Manager Corporate Services Appointed

4 December 2007

Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transport Study completed

30 November 2007

Employment Court decision on Council lockout cited as a test case
Expert in urban design for healthy communities works with Council staff

29 November 2007

Odour Possible due to Treatment Plant Upgrade
General Manager Capital Programme to leave Council

28 November 2007

Council legal team scoops top NZ law award

26 November 2007

Council improving, says residents survey

23 November 2007

Chch Art Gallery exhibition Fossil Cairn – The Weight of Destiny

22 November 2007

Easier recycling in Christchurch’s public places
Negativity grinds Kiwis down
Three top events for Christchurch
The Groynes dog park: Freedom and Fun

19 November 2007

Christchurch to host Ellerslie International Flower Show
Interactive art exhibition for young poeple
Only two weeks to go until Heathcote River Day
New extensions to Washington Way skate park

14 November 2007

Allergy-free Gardening Guru to visit Christchurch
CCC wins gold in Ellerslie Show

13 November 2007

Council seeks to ensure city’s electricity supply with appeal to Environment Court

5 November 2007

Of Deities or Mortals - Art Gallery exhibiton
Another Destination - Art Gallery exhibition

2 November 2007

Council to consider changing meetings
Tsunami brochures released
Find out what happens when you Flush!
Council supports Christchurch Cathedral 125th Anniversary Campaign

30 October 2007

Sockburn site preparation to create local park
Vandals target Botanic Gardens
Christchurch City Council finalist in the EECA Energywise Award

26 October 2007

Council receives application for development on former Feltex site

25 October 2007

Spreydon Library to re-open in New Year

24 October 2007

Final election result confirms preliminary count
Mayor and Councillors-elect take their oaths at inaugural Council meeting today

18 October 2007

Final election result confirms preliminary count

17 October 2007

Grahame Sydney: Photographs of Antarctica
Volunteer Art Gallery guides wanted

14 October 2007

Progress Result for Canterbury District Health Board election

13 October 2007

Local Body Elections 2007 – Elections progress result

11 October 2007

Site of new Civic building chosen

10 October 2007

ChristchurchCityCouncil collects a slew of awards
Avon River users provided with safer environment

9 October 2007

Summer exhibition celebrates artistic achievements of longest running school of art
Bike signs make cycling safer
Cass Bay Dinghies

4 October 2007

Council helps fund new sculpture for Stewart Plaza
Council gives computers to community groups

3 October 2007

City park rangers want cats in Travis Wetland area belled

1 October 2007

Woodham Road subdivision renamed

28 September 2007

Basketball returns home to Cowles
Time to speak out against family violence
West Christchurch provided with summer access to outdoor pool

27 September 2007

C-17 aircraft removed from Christchurch Antarctic Festival Family Day
Council decides on additional consultation around baches
Fire restrictions from 1 October

25 September 2007

New measures to reduce road injuries

24 September 2007

List of candidates - Christchurch Local Body Elections
Site chosen for new Bus Exchange

21 September 2007

Council to clean up Lyttelton boat ramp area
New storage facility planned for Akaroa Museum
Local Body Elections 2007 - It's Time to Vote

20 September 2007

Weekend ban on fishing from New Brighton Pier
Council postpones decision on Aidanfield farm buildings
New Zealand’s first water screen installed at QEII Park

19 September 2007

City Council unveils plans for the Graham Condon Leisure Centre
Free parking for weekend shopping in Central City
Mona Vale Garden Staff Walk

18 September 2007

Council’s community grants help build stronger communities

17 September 2007

Plaque to commemorate Graham Condon

11 September 2007

Under Erebus exhibition at Our City O-Tautahi

8 September 2007

Councillor Graham Condon killed in a tragic accident today

5 September 2007

The Godwits are coming
Naming of social housing complex reflects partnership
Development of Community Facilities Network Plan begins

3 September 2007

Proposal for a Rod Donald Charitable Trust for Banks Peninsula Projects
Three weeks left to apply for neighbourhood funding

31 August 2007

Council to waive parking infringement notice
Addington Cluster project wins environmental sustainability award

30 August 2007

Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan under development
City Council’s contribution to cultural diversity recognised

29 August 2007

Christchurch's Speedway Kings
Council conducts residents survey
The Big Ice
Christchurch home to more than 160 different ethnicities

27 August 2007

Spreydon Library closes this Friday for three-month refurbishment

23 August 2007

Metropolitan Sports Facilities Plan under development

22 August 2007

Tram extension study discussed
New pavilion proposed for Cathedral Square

20 August 2007

Time running out for candidates in local elections

16 August 2007

Council warns damage to cables may affect traffic lights
Future management of Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens

13 August 2007

Art Gallery announces appointment of senior curator

10 August 2007

Community Boards offer neighbourhood funding
Award-winning photographer’s work on display at Gallery

8 August 2007

Legendary Christchurch event branches out
Council reviews Dog Control Policy

7 August 2007

6 August 2007

Central Library reorganisation
To the Unknown New Zealander

1 August 2007

Consultation asks residents if the future will be ‘all’s well’, for Hornby, Hoon Hay and Halswell?
Look and feel of Christchurch multi-unit developments under review

31 July 2007

New processes set to reduce waiting times
New city initiative aims to get more people more active

26 July 2007

No decision on private vehicles using City Mall until after redevelopment
Christchurch City unanimously supports ECan
Spreydon Library to close for three-month refurbishment

23 July 2007

Nominations open for local government candidates on 27 July 2007

18 July 2007

Bill Hammond: Jingle Jangle Morning

13 July 2007

New community facility for Redcliffs-Sumner

12 July 2007

Central City licensees endorse continuing the Alcohol Accord
New Community Group Grants scheme adopted by Council
Council opts for goal-focussed community development

11 July 2007

Hills Road bus boarder trial to resume
New car parks to alleviate parking congestion in Avonside Drive

10 July 2007

Tough new measures help reduce library debt
New kerbside collection one step closer - start of interactive tender period

9 July 2007

Christchurch gears up for Rugby World Cup 2011

8 July 2007

Christchurch Art Gallery visitor numbers highest in three years

5 July 2007

Council offers help with character homes
French connection strengthened

3 July 2007

Council has no intentions to sell land at Takapuneke
US expert to lecture on food safety
Christchurch expecting a black out this month

2 July 2007

28 June 2007

Exhibition celebrates 30 years of work by painter Bill Hammond
Exhibition celebrates 30 years of work by painter Bill Hammond
Exhibition celebrates 30 years of work by painter Bill Hammond
Exhibition celebrates 30 years of work by painter Bill Hammond

27 June 2007

Handboek: Ans Westra Photographs

26 June 2007

Keep an eye on Council rubbish bins at beaches

25 June 2007

Actor Sam Neill unlocks Art Gallery's mysteries
New automated computer booking system for libraries
Converting rubbish into a resource - landfill gas heats QEII Leisure Centre

22 June 2007

Christchurch named as a host city for FIFA event
Council to bid for IPC Athletics World Championships
Converting rubbish into a resource - landfill gas heats QEII Leisure Centre
Converting rubbish into a resource - landfill gas heats QEII Leisure Centre
Converting rubbish into a resource - landfill gas heats QEII Leisure Centre
Council votes to enforce street racing prohibition
Fishing from New Brighton Pier to be restricted

21 June 2007

The designer world of William Morris
Art Gallery celebrates successful first year under Paradigm Shift
Council provides funds to keep South Learning Centre open

20 June 2007

Central Library roof to be replaced

13 June 2007

Council offers 20 Hours Free Early Childhood Education

8 June 2007

Christchurch to host Refugee Day celebrations
Starfest registrations extended
Roofs go on social housing development
Christchurch Community Boards scoop awards

7 June 2007

Unpleasant smell lingers – update (2)
Christchurch wins bid to host 2008 Oceania Aquatic Championships

6 June 2007

Gallery exhibits latest collected works
Work begins to improve user safety on Avon River
New Pacific-themed Linwood Library opens for business

5 June 2007

Nominations called for annual Heritage Awards
Council asks Government to review decision
Councillors defer decisions on Central Plains Water Trust issues unitl 11am Thursday
Owners of Trinity Church building prosecuted

1 June 2007

Unpleasant smell lingers - update

31 May 2007

Community help sought to fight graffiti vandalism

29 May 2007

Unpleasant smell lingers

28 May 2007

Education facility under threat
Older Persons information seminars launched

23 May 2007

Dye study marks start of project

22 May 2007

Gallery scoops Australian design awards

21 May 2007

Mayor organises public meeting for Christchurch parents

17 May 2007

Redevelopment of Jellie Park begins on Monday
Council to buy farmland above Akaroa

10 May 2007

Pacific-themed refurbishment for Linwood Library

9 May 2007

New project will light up the pier at night
City Council supports Workchoice Day

8 May 2007

Restricted Fire season lifted in rural areas - not to be confused with ECan winter ban on open fires

7 May 2007

Police – Mayor meet over weekend tragedy

4 May 2007

Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transportation Study - Draft transport strategy public consultation report released

2 May 2007

Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transportation Study - Draft transport strategy public consultation report released
Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transportation Study - Draft transport strategy public consultation report released

1 May 2007

Outdoor fire ban in place for Christchurch

26 April 2007

Final public meeting on development policy next week

24 April 2007

Christchurch City Holdings Ltd: Statements of intent

23 April 2007

More names of fallen soldiers added to war memorial
Volunteer Planting at Charlesworth Wetland Reserve

20 April 2007

Advertisements cause concern
QEII facilities affected by illness

19 April 2007

Councillors approve new trial of Hills Road Bus Boarders scheme
Volunteer Planting at Charlesworth Wetland Reserve

17 April 2007

Libraries bindery service efficient and price competitive

12 April 2007

Council renumbers Old Tai Tapu Road properties
Council considers Draft Community Development Strategy feedback

11 April 2007

Council seeks feedback on key plans
Council seeks feedback on fees for developers

10 April 2007

A whanau of artists
A whanau of artists
Council lobbies for share of Transit budget

5 April 2007

Native Gardens Awards winners announced
Next stage in Banks Peninsula Landscape Study
Hagley Park/Botanic Gardens Subcommittee Hearing Reconvenes

4 April 2007

Ocean Outfall ‘ground breaking ceremony’

2 April 2007

Motorists adjust to new Blenheim Road Deviation
Jellie Park closes this week for redevelopment

30 March 2007

Council welcomes more retail feedback on the City Mall
Christchurch City Council’s Public Affairs Group change decision announced
Council says sorry

29 March 2007

New Regent Street's 75th Birthday
Technology makes world accessible in winning art work

27 March 2007

Crusaders go on tour for Reading Crusade
Art installation focuses on New Zealand’s worst air crash

23 March 2007

Daily rates in Christchurch about the cost of a cup of coffee

22 March 2007

Service centres to open half an hour later

19 March 2007

Moa Cave gets a facelift
An Evening with Keri Hulme

9 March 2007

Registration of interest called for Kerbside Collection
Council pursuing midges.
Council pursuing midges.

8 March 2007

Council to consult on Jade Stadium funding
Council to Consult on Jade Stadium funding

7 March 2007

Registration of interest called for Kerbside Collection
Last Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy submissions to be heard

2 March 2007

Registration of interest called for Kerbside Collection
Registration of interest called for Kerbside Collection

28 February 2007

Maori aerial gets a new twist
Sergeant Henry James Nicholas V.C. memorial unveiled
Vitu-Pacific Arts Festival gets Human Rights Commission acknowledgement

26 February 2007

“Boobs on Bikes” parade not approved by Council

22 February 2007

Life is good in Christchurch

21 February 2007

Aranui celebrates two exciting milestones
Young artists competition promotes Sister Cities

20 February 2007

Court of Appeal confirms employers’ rights
Court of Appeal confirms employers’ rights

15 February 2007

Christchurch City Council Chief Executive appointed
SLGOU and City Council settle on collective contract offer

9 February 2007

Council’s Public Affairs Group receives change proposal
Bike auction aims to find new homes for old bikes

26 January 2007

Christchurch loses bid to host 2007 World Netball Champs

25 January 2007

Submissions urge UDS partners to get on with it
Humour encourages recycling at SummerTimes events
Council to review cemeteries

24 January 2007

Ethnic Football Festival 2007 celebrates communities and the beautiful game

23 January 2007

Documentary on celebrated writer Albert Wendt to screen at Vitu - Pacific Arts Fest
Businesses challenged to get on their bikes

22 January 2007

Pacific poet Avia to reveal new works at Vitu – Pacific Arts Fest
Tuffery hosts arts trail in Christchurch for Vitu – Pacific Arts Festival
First major exhibition in Christchurch for Tongan artist
Children In Pacific Theatre Workshop for Vitu - Pacific Arts Fest
Pacific art of lashing explored in Vitu – Pacific Arts Festival

17 January 2007

Council makes joint bid to host 2007 World Netball Champs
Council concerned at rise in illegal rubbish dumping

16 January 2007

25-guitar ensemble brings Vitu's Pacific heat to Christchurch

12 January 2007

Tougher new measures to reduce library debt

10 January 2007

Changes to Hills Road Bus Boarders scheme

3 January 2007

Rates rebate scheme proves popular with ratepayers

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