Rebuild Christchurch Feed

Health Benefits of Cycling

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CoastalPathway) — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:17:15 GMT

Our members have been reading! Here is a short selection of articles focused on the health benefits of cycling. How using transport other than private motor vehicles can affect health positively in 5 different ways. http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/embarq/136621/world-health-day-5-questions-how-transport-related-health Here’s one about the …

Rebuild Christchurch Feed

Health Benefits of Cycling

Work begins to put out Owaka Pit fire

Environment Canterbury welcomes Minister Brownlee’s decision

CER Act used to realign Clean Air Zones

Green Roofs at Cranmer Square

‘Mix it Up’ in Pita Kaik – Winners announced!

Reflection – CCPG timeline

CCPG Coordinator wanted – paid part-time position

Pressure main failure at Pump Station 36 on Pages Road

AvON asks council to create wetlands in residential red zone

Free materials for groups and businesses

Plant Exchange

Feedback on the proposed Coastal Pathway closes tomorrow

Christchurch West Melton ZIP endorsed by Environment Canterbury

Study is impetus to get Chch moving

Demo contractor in ECan waste probe

AvON co-chairs urge minister to reconsider residential red zone policy

CCC Consultations – Have Your Say on the Coastal Pathway and the Christchurch City 3-Year plan

Mix It Up Design Competition Delivers Outstanding Ideas for the Village

Feedback needed on the proposed Coastal Pathway

Mini-Park in central city

Funding given to treated timber waste minimisation project

CCPG will have a promotional stall at the Sumner Street Party on Sunday 17 March

Could you be the new Coordinator?

Reinventing the red zone Inspiring Projects from Communities and Science

Open day for Canterbury Recycling

Land Use Recovery Plan coming soon

Exciting projects to reinvent the red zone

Important steps taken in Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury partnership

Removal of Medway Street footbridge brings a mix of sadness, relief and hope

Wood burners 15 years and older need to be upgraded

Why Canterbury’s Democracy Was Destroyed

Over 200 Submissions on Hagley Oval cricket redevelopment

ECan Rakaia River recommendation accepted

Planned coastal pathway would cost $26m

New liquefaction report will help with the rebuild

Time running out to have say on West Melton water management

Jurassic tree planting launches Botanic Gardens 150th anniversary

Report finds low risk of water contamination

Public barbecue to celebrate World Wetlands Day

A glass walkway 4000 feet high at Tianmen Mountain, China

In the media: White Island volcanic activity concern

Garden for LiVs

Health warning for Avon River

Painters keen to keep it clean and out of the stream

Regenerating 'urban forest' a shot in the arm for Christchurch

Chch using more diesel, but less petrol and electricity - CAfE

Avon Riverfront Market

Regional Policy Statement approved

Eco-Village

A wetland native garden

Rain 'a missed resource'

Helping others to ‘green’ sites

Mixed Use Ideas Competition: MIX IT UP

Mixed Use Ideas Competition: NOW CLOSES 7 MARCH – MIX IT UP!

Mixed Use Ideas Competition Launches Thursday!

Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch

Red Fix Garden – 230 Tuam St

'Green city vision' for the Christchurch central city rebuild

Relocatable Garden (with Dance-O-Mat)

City-to-sea-road revival planned (to link with Christchurch Coastal Pathway)

Council approves Carr’s Road pedestrian/cycle bridge concept design

Commissioners move to encourage new wood-burning technology

Third round of community consultation – 23 & 24 October

Tour Greening the Rubble sites – enjoy the city on foot!

Poor paint wash practices lead to fines

New green insurance a first for NZ businesses

How the Dutch got their cycle paths

South New Brighton Reserves Management Plan

Council purchases Wainoni properties for neighbourhood park

Oak trees removed for safety’s sake

Reminder – public meetings to hear & discuss the preferred concept plan on 23 & 24 October

Results of first two groups of public meetings

Results of first two groups of public meetings (updated 22/10/12)

Rebuilding Christchurch with Wood

Results of fundraising raffle for Moët & Chandon champagne

Minimum floor levels tipped to rise

Reminder – next public meetings to be held 9 & 10 October

Sumner Village draft master plan released for consultation