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2252 days ago

Are you happy with ECan's new bus proposals?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Public outcry over the possible axing of six Christchurch bus routes has convinced authorities to come up with a compromise.

Some routes will be combined and the route and timing of others will be adjusted. It will contribute to a planned rates rise of about 4.9 per cent, up from the 4.5 per … View more
Public outcry over the possible axing of six Christchurch bus routes has convinced authorities to come up with a compromise.

Some routes will be combined and the route and timing of others will be adjusted. It will contribute to a planned rates rise of about 4.9 per cent, up from the 4.5 per cent originally proposed in the draft plan.

Click the link below to see more details and let us know what you think in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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2250 days ago

Road closure in Addington, Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Fulton Hogan

Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further … View more
Whiteleigh Avenue in Addington will be closed for a critical railway upgrade from 6:00am Saturday 2 June to 6:00am Tuesday 5 June. KiwiRail has contracted Fulton Hogan to carry out 24 hour work.

Motorists are asked to avoid Addington and detour through Curletts Road where possible. Further detours that avoid Whiteleigh Avenue will be in place. Tower Junction Mega Centre can be entered via Blenheim Road or via Princess Street. Horncastle Arena will be accessible from Wrights Road.

We apologise for any disruption caused by this closure. For more information, please call 0800 762 334 or email cant.info@fultonhogan.com
Find out more!

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2250 days ago

Clean recycling

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Give it a rinse!
Food and drink residue can contaminate recyclable material and make the job really unpleasant for our recycling operators. A quick rinse before placing in the yellow bin is really appreciated!
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2250 days ago

Poll: Should the Christchurch public be consulted on how the $300 million should be spent?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

There is no guarantee Cantabrians will be directly consulted on how a $300 million fund for the city will be spent.

Read more: bit.ly...

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Should the Christchurch public be consulted on how the $300 million should be spent?
  • 83.8% Yes - the money is for us, we should have a say where it goes
    83.8% Complete
  • 13% No - we already know where it needs to go
    13% Complete
  • 3.2% I'm not sure/I don't care
    3.2% Complete
277 votes
2250 days ago

Weekend events around the city

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From the Crusaders v Hurricanes match tonight to the Botanic Gardens Open Day... check out our weekend event guide on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2250 days ago

Allandale Hall re-opened

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The historic 120-year-old hall, now new and improved, was re-opened yesterday.
To read about the Allandale Hall head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2250 days ago

Kidsfest is coming!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The school holidays are right around the corner, and so is KidsFest 2018!
Hundreds of cool events and activities will keep the kids entertained with the first event, The Big Chill, taking over Linwood Park on 7 July.
For more information head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2250 days ago

Red Zone Futures

The Team from Christchurch City Council

How will our red zone look in the future? The new Red Zone Futures exhibition will feature the shortlisted options for our city's red zone opening tomorrow at Cashel Mall.
For more information about the exhibition, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2251 days ago

Wanna get your rugby on? WIN tickets to The Crusaders.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch! The Crusaders are playing off against the French Barbarians on Friday 15 June at AMI Stadium and you could be amongst all the buzz and excitement.

We have 50 Gold Class Double Passes to give away so that you can be there to back your favourite team (ie The Crusaders). Just like or… View more
Christchurch! The Crusaders are playing off against the French Barbarians on Friday 15 June at AMI Stadium and you could be amongst all the buzz and excitement.

We have 50 Gold Class Double Passes to give away so that you can be there to back your favourite team (ie The Crusaders). Just like or thank this post and you could be a lucky winner!

Competition closes midnight Sunday 3 June and winners are drawn Monday 4 June. So, if you’d like to win, ‘Like’ to win!

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2251 days ago

How should Akaroa's wastewater be dealt with?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is considering using deep bore holes to dispose of Akaroa's wastewater - but an environmental group is concerned about how much it might cost.

Environmentalist group Friends of Banks Peninsula believeAkaroa's wastewater problems should be solved with … View more
The Christchurch City Council is considering using deep bore holes to dispose of Akaroa's wastewater - but an environmental group is concerned about how much it might cost.

Environmentalist group Friends of Banks Peninsula believeAkaroa's wastewater problems should be solved with "low-tech solutions" that allow treated water to be re-used in the peninsula town.

2251 days ago

WATER UPDATE

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We have started flushing the water pipes to reduce the taste and smell of chlorine in some areas.
Find out what you need to know on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2251 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2252 days ago

Clean recycling!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep it clean!
Remember to give your bottles and containers a good rinse before putting them in the yellow bin. Food and drink residue can contaminate recyclable material and make the job really unpleasant for our recycling operators.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: … View more
Keep it clean!
Remember to give your bottles and containers a good rinse before putting them in the yellow bin. Food and drink residue can contaminate recyclable material and make the job really unpleasant for our recycling operators.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2252 days ago

Life in Christchurch Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We want to know more! Tell us your thoughts on our natural environment.
Click here: ccc.govt.nz/chchlife

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2252 days ago

Thanks for having a say in our city’s future

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Mayor Lianne Dalziel has sent a big “thank you” to the people of Christchurch for helping shape the city’s future by providing feedback on the draft Long Term Plan.
Read more on Newsline.

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