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Christchurch is a great place to live whatever your lifestyle or interests. From world-class events and festivals to first-class local amenities, the Council plays an important role in ensuring there are opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
Find out what's happening in our community and how you can get involved in all that Christchurch, the Garden City, has to offer.
CHRISTCHURCH — New Zealand’s premier hill cycling event, Coffee Culture Le Race, is scheduled to take off at 8am on Saturday 23 March, starting in Christchurch and crossing the finishing line in Akaroa.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker have announced a joint accord deferring the Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan until 2015 to allow an earthquake recovery cost-sharing method to be mutually agreed.
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CHRISTCHURCH — In a first between the Christchurch City Council and Ngāi Tahu, a joint consent application will be lodged to continue the opening of Te Roto o Wairewa / Lake Forsyth to restore the lake’s water quality and fishery and to avoid flooding.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The country’s premier women’s golf tournament tees off in Christchurch tomorrow, with a star-studded line up competing for top spot.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch City Council appreciates the clarification yesterday’s High Court ruling has brought to the Council’s Earthquake-prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy.
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CANTERBURY — Submissions on Canterbury Cricket’s resource consent application to establish an International Cricket Venue on Hagley Oval closed today (4 February), with a preliminary figure of 239 received.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A string of hot days this week has seen water demand remain high, putting pressure on the city’s water supply.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Planning is underway by Christchurch City Council for a Civic Memorial Service to commemorate the second anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A staple of the Christchurch summer, ASB Classical Sparks has perfected the synthesis of music and light and has been entertaining families for many years.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The timeline for developing a Christchurch specific Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) will be decided at the full Council meeting on 14 February, following a Planning Committee workshop outlining background work on the policy today.
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CHRISTCHURCH — One of the world’s oldest and rarest trees is being planted today to launch Christchurch Botanic Gardens’ 150th anniversary.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A new and exciting platform for Christchurch Art Gallery’s highly respected Bulletin magazine is now available for free to iPad users for the first time.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch City Council is today closing 31 units in three social housing complexes across the city and staff will be working closely with residents to identify alternative homes for them.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Nearly sixty entries have been received for the international competition to design and build a new place for living in Christchurch’s Central City.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The supply of water to Sumner and Redcliffs has been restored after a temporary loss of service this morning (Tuesday 29 January).
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch City Council today released the Draft Ferry Road Master Plan (Phase One) for public comment.
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CANTERBURY — With Canterbury’s warm dry weather contributing to a high fire risk, Christchurch City Council is urging residents to be careful not to take unnecessary risks.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Crowd favourite Ben Hoyle has revealed details around his highly anticipated garden being showcased at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show.
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CHRISTCHURCH — From teaching children to swim to caring for our parks and reserves -- long serving Council staff contribute to Christchurch in many ways.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch City Council is today closing the Harewood Community Centre building after receiving the results of a Detailed Engineering Evaluation (DEE) assessment.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Demolition of the South Brighton Community Centre will begin today (Monday 21 January) and is expected to be completed early next month.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Entries to the Christchurch City Council photographic competition - to find an image that will appear on the cover of the Council’s Long Term Plan - close on Friday 1 February 2013.
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CHRISTCHURCH — A delegation from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will be visiting Christchurch this weekend to discuss hosting rights for matches as part of the FIFA Under 20 World Cup in 2015.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch ratepayers should be on the look out for their next rates demand – especially if they are golfing enthusiasts.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, British Foreign Secretary Rt Hon William Hague and an entourage of British-manufactured cars will be on hand to launch the 2013 Great British Car Rally tomorrow (Wednesday 16 January).
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AKAROA — The State La Grande Swim, an ocean swimming event, takes place in Akaroa on Saturday 23 February 2013 and Christchurch residents are encouraged to go to Akaroa for the weekend, take time to enjoy the unique French-heritage community, the market, food and craft stalls.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch's magnificent grand old trees have inspired a trio of multi-award winning British designers to design a second conceptual garden for the 2013 Ellerslie International Flower Show.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Demolition of the earthquake-damaged Sumner Library is underway and is expected to be completed at the end of this month.
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