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More Port Hills properties zoned green

Cathedral Square Walkway to open one last day

Chief Executive Remuneration Increase

Christchurch City Council has increased the remuneration for its Chief Executive Tony Marryatt to $538,529 a year effective from 1 July 2011.

Update from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive: 16 December 2011

Panel discussion to air on Maori Television this weekend

Work to begin on Ferrymead Bridge

Council adopts historic Central City Plan

Notices to fix issued on dangerous homes

EQC sending assessment teams to Nelson

Online map tracks CBD cordon reduction

Terms of reference for EQC recruitment review

More flowers in Hagley for Ellerslie

EQC ahead of target for building assessments

Suburb-by-suburb assessments as at 7 December 2011

Tender awarded for Crowne Plaza demolition

Development of new stadium underway

Council to adopt final draft Central City Plan

Central City advisory group to be established

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is facilitating the establishment of an independent Central City advisory group. This group will represent a cross section of key influencers in the central city community to support the implementation of the Central City Plan.

Updated guidance for the repair and reconstruction of homes in Canterbury published

In for a Penny…

Akaroa community poised for water restrictions

Council decisions support sports and business initiatives

New location for Akaroa Wastewater Treatment Plant

Christchurch City Council has approved the relocation of the Akaroa Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Update from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive: 8 December 2011

Cathedral Sq Walkway open for another weekend

Multi agency door-to-door programme to run next week

Independent review to prove EQC’s recruitment process sound

Changes to urgent repairs process from 1 Jan: EQC

Christchurch water supplies now Chlorine-free

Funding agency to save Council money

Christchurch City Council welcomes today’s establishment of the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA), which will help local councils save money on borrowings.

Weekend Walkway Continues to Draw Crowds

Artwork displayed on Sydenham wall

Comments on Draft Lyttelton and Sydenham Master Plans close 19 December 2011

EQC set to complete assessments outside Canterbury early

Lyttelton Recreation and Community Centre closes

The Lyttelton Recreation and Community Centre has closed today (Monday 5 December) until further notice.

Archaeology under the Bridge, Woodham Rd challenges. Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild news 19

Accidental discovery at the Bridge of Remembrance

No seats left on CBD weekend bus trips

Building of the new Aranui Library gets underway

Low Cost Central City All-Day Parking

Infrastructure rebuild plan adopted

Christchurch City Council today (1 December 2011) adopted a plan which sets out how the city will roll-out the rebuild of our earthquake-damaged roads and underground services

Update from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive: 30 November 2011

CBD weekend bus trips almost at capacity

Christmas is arriving in Christchurch

Christchurch’s first seven-storey high Telecom Christmas Tree will come to life in North Hagley Park from Sunday 11 December.

Christchurch aims to host U-20 football world cup

Christchurch is making another clear statement that it is back in the business of hosting major events, as it makes its bid next week to act as a host city for the FIFA U-20 Football World Cup 2015.

Council welcomes reports of water leaks

Popular swim series returns to Canterbury

The State NZ Ocean Swim Series makes its return to Canterbury in 2012 with the State La Grande Swim in Akaroa, and Christchurch residents have been offered a special incentive to enter.

By-election for City Councillor

As a result of the recent resignation of Christchurch City Councillor Chrissie Williams, a by-election will be held in February 2012. Nominations for the position of Ward Councillor for the Burwood/Pegasus Ward are now open and they will close at 12 noon on Thursday 22 December 2011.

Capturing the learning points from the Christchurch earthquakes

Fendalton Library to temporarily close for earthquake repairs

Gaiety Hall in Akaroa closes

Capturing the learning points from the Christchurch earthquakes

Christchurch City Council staff will use the findings of a report it commissioned on its earthquake response to improve its Emergency Management systems and processes.

Fendalton Library and Service Centre to temporarily close for earthquake repairs

Fendalton Library and Service Centre will close tomorrow to allow earthquake repairs to be carried out.

Gaiety Hall in Akaroa closes

The Gaiety Hall in Akaroa will close until further notice at the end of today (Friday 25 November).

Public Notice: Burwood Landfill

'Share an Idea' wins international award

The Christchurch City Council has been recognised internationally for its Share an Idea community public engagement campaign.

Rebuilding Our City: 23 November 2011

Update from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive: 23 November 2011

Recycling of earthquake waste to be maximised

Gerry Brownlee | Earthquake Recovery

Tancred Street, Linwood

CERA powers unlock Kaiapoi development

Gerry Brownlee | Earthquake Recovery