Christchurch City Council Media Releases

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Media Releases

29 December 2008

Multiple gold medal winner promises “most creative” garden for Ellerslie

23 December 2008

From acorn to oak, NZ’s largest arboretum celebrates 100 years

22 December 2008

Floral tribute to controversial fountain
Nominations open for Shirley/Papanui Community Board election

19 December 2008

Council to negotiate on Beckenham property
Parking restrictions introduced to target boy racers
Halswell Quarry Park
Management plan approved for conservation park
Hottest gift for Xmas 2008 - tickets to Ellerslie’s Premier Garden Party

18 December 2008

Council Moves on Social Housing Rents
Little River Rail Trail temporary section under construction
First The Road to Ellerslie TV show screens next week
Exhibition awakens interest in Barbadoes Street Cemetery

17 December 2008

Warm dry summer could force further water restrictions
Council gains accreditation for issuing building consents
Beyond Frangipani and Hibiscus - Exhibitions Provide ‘Wake Up Call’ for Local Pacific Talent

16 December 2008

Photography competition seeks special city moments

12 December 2008

Council to consider parking restrictions to target boy racers

10 December 2008

Papanui High students paint out graffiti on Council building
Going native and sustainable at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
A Christmas wonderland designed for the senses

9 December 2008

Water conservation now critical

5 December 2008

Results of September residents survey shows satisfaction levels still high
New Zealanders invited to exhibit at next year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show

3 December 2008

Historic Tea House to be re-opened
Water restrictions on Banks Peninsula

2 December 2008

Extended Alcohol Ban Areas aim to make Christchurch safer
Council to relook at brothels signage regulations; passes Waste Management Bylaw

1 December 2008

let it be now

27 November 2008

Council sustainability initiative wins national award
Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre

26 November 2008

Christchurch Crushers – a mixed bag of strength

25 November 2008

Housing Rent Increase - Judicial Review Outcome

20 November 2008

Te Huringa/Turning Points
New Zealand Cup and Show Week comes to an end for 2008
Project City Mall takes a Christmas break
Representation Review

19 November 2008

History on a plate
New suburb-to-city cycling maps

18 November 2008

Christchurch Art Gallery gains tourism's official quality endorsement

13 November 2008

12 November 2008

Christchurch celebrates Courage Day

10 November 2008

1950s snapshot wins historical photo competition

7 November 2008

Lady jockey race, pampering and relaxation – all in one great Ladies Day
Vote For General Election at Christchurch Art Gallery

6 November 2008

Ferry Road sewer pipe renewal
Council cuts solar water heating consent costs
From Red to White
90th anniversary of Armistice Day commemorated

4 November 2008

Local business supports New Zealand Cup and Show Week festival

31 October 2008

Public consultation on traffic and parking bylaw
Council releases Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan
Recycling wheelie bin deliveries begin next week

30 October 2008

New manager's residence at Duvauchelle Reserve Holiday Park
QEII redevelopment
Guy Fawkes Spectacular returns
A Taste of Cup and Show Week
Feisty fiesta for Hoon Hay residents
Christchurch’s Safe City Officers assist 70 times in first week
Isaac Theatre Royal still holds its Style in Christchurch

29 October 2008

Panel aims at improving urban design

28 October 2008

Youth win Heritage award
Saddle up for International Rodeo domination

24 October 2008

Top Town try-outs for Canterbury Crushers
Council news delivered to city homes
Christchurch opening ceremony for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

23 October 2008

Wunderbox
Spencer Finch: First Sight

22 October 2008

Consultation begins on business zones

21 October 2008

Korean Carving and Cultural Displays
Christchurch to be designated an International Safe Community

20 October 2008

Christchurch’s central city bars to change one-way door to 3am
The Gathering
Topsy Rule receives Heritage Award

17 October 2008

Frocks and Frills at New Zealand Cup and Show Week
CatWalk’s Conquest for freedom up for auction
FIFA fever hits New Zealand Cup and Show Week

16 October 2008

Christchurch goes retro
Cemetery tours to visit historic Christchurch graves

15 October 2008

Photographs Capture Woolston’s Strength and Character

14 October 2008

Christchurch celebrates leading role in community road safety in New Zealand

13 October 2008

Christchurch to host world Safe Communities conference
Safe City Officers to begin patrolling Christchurch’s central city streets

10 October 2008

Melbourne Cup launches New Zealand Cup and Show Week
Walk or Wheel Wednesday a challenge for change
Christchurch to host return of Top Town competition
Christchurch runner up in North & South Top Town awards

8 October 2008

Redeveloped facilities open at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

7 October 2008

City Mall pavers for Christchurch community groups

3 October 2008

High interest in Christchurch’s first Youth in Local Government Conference

2 October 2008

New Zealand Cup and Show Week racing a positive impact for Christchurch
Customer-designed music at Christchurch Art Gallery

1 October 2008

Ellerslie ticket sales top 15,000 in a month
Local plastics company forms partnership to manufacture city's wheelie bins

30 September 2008

Christchurch residents help minimise waste

26 September 2008

Get fit at Grant Armstrong Park

25 September 2008

24 September 2008

Old Waimakariri Bridge closed due to high river levels
Southern Centre multi-sensory room birthday bash
Cycling's Omnium world champion test-rides art bikes

23 September 2008

Last days for residents to buy $22 tickets to Ellerslie International Flower Show

22 September 2008

New world dance record sought at the launch of the Body Festival in Christchurch

18 September 2008

Buff cars for car buffs at Cathedral Square next month
Simple rules could get rid of noisy exhausts

17 September 2008

Christchurch begins roll-out of wheelie bins for city’s new Kerbside Collection

16 September 2008

Suite of lectures on Antarctica
Post-war Christchurch focus of photo competition

15 September 2008

Garden enthusiasts invited to explore Mona Vale’s Edwardian style
Councils to work together to prevent river pollution
Christchurch celebrates inaugural World Parks Day

12 September 2008

SCAPE

11 September 2008

Independent panel to negotiate Council contracts
Savouring a sensory experience at The Southern Centre
The Antarctic Festival takes a break in 2009
The Donkey's Tail

9 September 2008

Christchurch mourns loss of another former mayor
Council to consider report on contracts

8 September 2008

Active Christchurch Walks 10 years on
Condolence book set up in memory of Sir Hamish Hay
Christchurch remembers Sir Hamish Hay
Godwits in time for Conservation Week

5 September 2008

Christchurch poised to be designated an International Safe Community

4 September 2008

Christchurch City Council to work with Party Bus Association on protocol
Christchurch to Scott Base, come in Scott Base
Two Quarterfinals for Christchurch
Ferrymead Traffic Flowing More Smoothly
Pioneer closes Fitness Centre for 16-day refurbishment

3 September 2008

Students encouraged to be creative with history
Party bus operator seeks injunction over special licences

2 September 2008

Conservation Week brings the Parks alive
Christchurch writers get festive

1 September 2008

United We Fall

29 August 2008

Council confirms South-West Area Plan consultation
Ellerslie Flower Show to be televised
Council on track for big electricity savings
Christchurch residents offered special Ellerslie Flower Show ticket price

28 August 2008

Free events at Christchurch libraries to celebrate NZ Book Month
Council adopts Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan
Construction of new materials recovery plant well underway

22 August 2008

Website lets students report harassment online
Best and Brightest at Christchurch’s Craft 2.0 Debut
Mayor grants reprieve for doughnut vendor

21 August 2008

Storytime with the Mayor

20 August 2008

Summit Road affected by ice

19 August 2008

Update on road conditions
Update on road conditions
Severe weather affects roads on Banks Peninsula and Port Hills

15 August 2008

Revealing Mr Webb

14 August 2008

Beca Heritage Week celebrates Christchurch’s hip decades
BP residents part of Neighbourhood Week celebrations

12 August 2008

Aus Australien

11 August 2008

Bark - Beautiful and Beneficial
650 newspapers online from your library

8 August 2008

Council purchases five sites to safeguard Central City redevelopment

7 August 2008

Digital Day at Central Library
Support for better Legionella control measures
South-West Area Plan consultation to start soon

6 August 2008

Memorandum signed with quarry owners
Akaroa water update
Prosecution a reminder that unconsented work will not be tolerated

5 August 2008

Public asked for views on Sumner beach parks

4 August 2008

Dyers Pass Road update

2 August 2008

Dyers Pass and Summit roads reopened
Dyers Pass Road again closed due to slip

1 August 2008

Dyers Pass Road reopened
Award Winning Artist Exhibiting at Christchurch Art Gallery
Sunnyside Garden Restoration
Slip closes Dyers Pass Road
Christchurch High Tide Passes Without Incident

31 July 2008

High tide could cause further flooding
Severe weather causing road closures and slips around Christchurch area

28 July 2008

Changes to parking meter rates

25 July 2008

Council adopts Biodiversity Strategy
Council enhances car park to meet needs of local businesses

24 July 2008

Renewable energy to power new Civic Building
Council approves extension to new Civic Building

23 July 2008

Awards for Jingle Jangle Morning

22 July 2008

Gentle Exercise Classes in Opawa
Calling Beckenham Walkers!

21 July 2008

Ellerslie Flower Show tickets go on sale

17 July 2008

Christchurch Bids for Quarterfinals
Maori Language Celebrations Throughout Christchurch
Entries now open for 2008 Shirley/Papanui Heritage Awards
Port Hills visitors asked to take special care during lambing season
Living today, looking forward to tomorrow

16 July 2008

Liquor licence requirements for party buses to change

15 July 2008

New CDC Chief Executive announced
Mid Heathcote River/Ōpawaho LinearParkMasterplan out for comment
Advisory group to give input into issues of ferry access in Lyttelton

14 July 2008

Te Reo Maori - Keynote Lecture

10 July 2008

TV2 KidsFest Highlight This Weekend
Spiritual species feature in gardens walk

9 July 2008

Council to look at alcohol issues

8 July 2008

Linwood Library to Re-Open

7 July 2008

Overall satisfaction with Council services increases

3 July 2008

Survey shows students feel safe living in Christchurch

2 July 2008

AA Deans
Beca Heritage Week celebrates dynamic era

1 July 2008

Gallery Welcomes Two Millionth Visitor
Council seeking to recover costs of court proceedings

30 June 2008

Jellie Park Prepares for Re-Opening
Painting to commence on Hereford St bridge

29 June 2008

Ellerslie’s gift to the city

27 June 2008

Heritage grant for historic racecourse Tea House
Design competition for new Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Designer gardens at next year’s Ellerslie Show already outnumber those in Auckland
Future options for the tram
Evocations of a Fading World
everywhere instantly

26 June 2008

a constant flow of light
Dead Time
Edgeware Community Facilities
Ellerslie unveiling for latest collection by costume designer Jenny Gillies

25 June 2008

Positive moves for city while rate increase stays low
More security cameras, staff for central city safety
Outer Spaces
Travelling Light
Festival of Flowers partners with Ellerslie International Flower Show

24 June 2008

Seniors invited to celebrate the season at Winter Fling
Tests results back on pellets dumped in Hagley Park
Trees in Cathedral Square to be replaced

21 June 2008

1080 protest at Hagley Park

20 June 2008

A Celebration of Matariki
TV2 KidsFest box office opens this Saturday, 21 June
Keeping Time
Council adopts eight new bylaws

19 June 2008

Council votes to reimburse motorists
Council to consider report to reimburse motorists
Two rare birds spotted along the Styx River in two days
Library Launches Afrikaans Collection

17 June 2008

Artists pay tribute to Hone Tuwhare

13 June 2008

Council looks to extend life of Bus Exchange
Strong support for Ellerslie at public information open days
"Visual Reminders of the Past" at Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Council grants available for character home renovations
Councillors sign off on bus priority measures for Queenspark route

11 June 2008

Ice-packed Antarctic Festival for 2008

10 June 2008

Tenants' Art On Display
Farewell ceremony for local Olympic athletes planned
Local mentors now available to advise Ellerslie Exhibitors
Ceremony marks a milestone in delivery of new kerbside waste collection
A treasure of a book sale
Star studded Matariki celebrations at the Christchurch National Marae - Ngā Hau E Wha

4 June 2008

Revamp for Unique Street
Heritage support for precious cottage

3 June 2008

Christchurch addresses impact of ageing population
Sports Events Boost region
Public invited to Ellerslie open days

30 May 2008

Closing date extended for submissions on Draft Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan
Event and Festival Funding

28 May 2008

Hagley/Ferrymead awards swimmer scholarships
Christchurch signs New Zealand’s first Transport Accord

21 May 2008

Win World Wrestling Entertainment tickets with libraries quiz

19 May 2008

Integrated community response proposed to improve city safety

15 May 2008

Councillors sign off on bus priority measures for Colombo and Papanui bus routes
Transport funding good news for Christchurch
Botanic Gardens curator tour

14 May 2008

Work begins on redeveloping Pioneer Leisure Centre

9 May 2008

Libraries celebrate Matariki with higher interactivity

7 May 2008

Art and Socialism

6 May 2008

Lincoln University collaborates with Chinese scientists to reduce nitrate leaching

2 May 2008

Christchurch Gets Behind NZ Music Month

29 April 2008

New Graffiti office for Christchurch

28 April 2008

Housing Rent Increase

24 April 2008

Pest Fish Found at Travis Wetland

22 April 2008

Excellent prospects in China for New Zealand’s horse racing industry
Christchurch presents Wuhan, its Friendship City in China, with a gift of Pounamu

21 April 2008

Halswell Exercise Class - Do you want to be healthy and feel good?
Crop and Food Lincoln researching superior potatoes with China
University of Canterbury offers scholarships to school students in Wuhan, China.

17 April 2008

Christchurch Mayor’s group first foreigners allowed into new Olympic stadium in China

16 April 2008

Government officials from Gansu, China to train at Canterbury University

15 April 2008

Mayor visits Rewi Alley’s Lanzhou

14 April 2008

Action on Library Fines
ANZAC Exhibition Considers Memorials and Graves for the Fallen

9 April 2008

ANZAC Play at the Christchurch Art Gallery

8 April 2008

Christchurch residents urged to get out and explore their city during May

31 March 2008

Christchurch water as good as ever

27 March 2008

Council adopts Draft Metropolitan Sports Facilities Plan
Public consultation for extension of the tramway
City Housing Rent Adjustments
Council adopts Draft Libraries 2025 Facilities Plan
Decision on parking fees at Christchurch Hospital

19 March 2008

Fair Time in Waltham!
Seating removed as City Mall progresses

18 March 2008

Grab your board or skates and come along to Skate Jam 08

17 March 2008

Special public consultation for allowing trams in City Mall

14 March 2008

Proposed Public Places Bylaw out for public consultation
Council shuts down illegal nightclub

12 March 2008

Tree maintenance programme begins along Heathcote River
2007 Christchurch Civic Awards to be Presented
Sister City Photomurals on display at Christchurch Polytechnic

11 March 2008

Ellerslie Experience begins countdown
Christchurch launches new Ellerslie International Flower Show brand
Plans unveiled to redevelop Pioneer Leisure Centre

7 March 2008

Public Feedback on Brooklands Lagoon Area
Farewell to the godwits

6 March 2008

Extended tram route proposed

5 March 2008

New boy racer measures introduced ahead of car show
CCC proposes average rate rise just over five per cent
Expanded Christchurch Kerbside Service

3 March 2008

Council approves pro-active proposal on Dog Control

29 February 2008

Civic leaders reinforce commitment to zero tolerance for violence

22 February 2008

Waltham Park Graffiti Art Project

20 February 2008

The time of their lives
Festival to celebrate cultural diversity

19 February 2008

Feedback Sought on Lyttelton Wastewater Options

12 February 2008

A Night of Fright At The Botanic Gardens
Road safety demonstrations to take place

8 February 2008

Barrington Big Fun Day
Dance the night away
Discover the adventure and fun of orienteering

1 February 2008

Christchurch announces dates for first Ellerslie International Flower Show
Trees removed from City Mall

28 January 2008

Global Football Festival celebrates the beautiful game
Garden Gala for older adults

21 January 2008

Have-a-go Arts and Craft Festival

17 January 2008

Basking in buskers’ delight
Christchurch participation in Sir Ed’s state funeral

16 January 2008

Christchurch Art Gallery hosts Colin McCahon exhibition

9 January 2008

Belfast Pool to re-open next week

7 January 2008

New agreement on location of Lyttelton Ferry Terminal
New access to Sumner beach for people with wheels
Life's a blast at beach event

4 January 2008

Celebrate summer at an outdoor pool party

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