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2392 days ago

Vandals attack newly laid athletics track

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The opening of the athletics track at Ngā Puna Wai has been delayed after the newly laid track was damaged by vandals who drove a vehicle over it. Read about it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2392 days ago

New 12-month role to focus on drinking water

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Council Head of Strategic Policy Helen Beaumont will now oversee the water supply improvement programme to focus exclusively on improvements to the drinking water supply for the next 12 months.

Read about it on Newsline.

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2392 days ago

Ski season opens the white way

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Ski season is upon us! The latest snow dump has been welcomed by Mt Hutt, just in time for their opening weekend.
Check it out on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2394 days ago

Dog registration strips or discs?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

What type of tag would your doggo like this year?
Let us know when you register your pup and a new tag will be on its way soon!
Find out how you can register today bit.ly...

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2392 days ago

Tunnel lane closures as pipe work powers up

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Travelling to or from Lyttelton at night?
Make sure you allow extra time in your journey from Sunday 10 June due to single lane tunnel closures.
Find out what you need to know at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2399 days ago

Is the budget blowout on the Christchurch Town Hall rebuild worth it?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The budget for the delayed Christchurch Town Hall project has blown out to more than $152 million – and the city council tried to cover up the latest increase.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council told ratepayers they "did not expect" to pay more than the original $127.5m … View more
The budget for the delayed Christchurch Town Hall project has blown out to more than $152 million – and the city council tried to cover up the latest increase.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council told ratepayers they "did not expect" to pay more than the original $127.5m restoration cost. But councillors met in secret last week to discuss the latest $12m top-up, which takes the total budget to $152.2m, after it already ballooned to $140.6m.

Read more by clicking the link below and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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2392 days ago

Make Your Garage As Snug As Your Home This Winter !!

Craig Davison from Affordable Garage Carpet Christchurch

Check out our Winter Warmer Special for discounted Garage Door and Garage Ceiling Insulation when purchased with Garage Carpet.

(valid June and July only)

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2399 days ago

Are you excited New Brighton Pier is reopening?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's New Brighton Pier will reopen on Saturday (June 2) following a 16-month, $8.5 million earthquake repair.

"We now have everything patched up and strengthened and it means this instantly recognisable landmark will be around for generations to come," council city … View more
Christchurch's New Brighton Pier will reopen on Saturday (June 2) following a 16-month, $8.5 million earthquake repair.

"We now have everything patched up and strengthened and it means this instantly recognisable landmark will be around for generations to come," council city services general manager David Adamson says.

2392 days ago

Have you been to The Birdwood restaurant?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

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REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

Weeks later, neighbourhood Italian restaurant The Birdwood opened in Beckenham, and after giving them a chance to find their feet, I subjected the staff to the cruelest of tests: bringing four ravenous boys on a wet Saturday night.

When we booked, we had been warned that we would be at a high bar table and when I saw how packed the restaurant was when we arrived, I had to apologise as three boys had turned into four. Would that be a problem? It took some scrambling to find a spare chair but we were seated, no problem.

-- Read the full review by clicking the link below.

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2393 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2393 days ago

Has winter arrived at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Brr. Are you feeling the winter chill in Canterbury yet? We got another sprinkling of snow about the South Island today. Did you get any snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! For weather news, click here. … View more
Hey neighbours,

Brr. Are you feeling the winter chill in Canterbury yet? We got another sprinkling of snow about the South Island today. Did you get any snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! For weather news, click here. (Photo is of Queenstown)

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2393 days ago

SOLD CANVAS ART

Tracey from Cashmere

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2394 days ago

Winter storm to hit the city

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Winter is well and truly here! From midnight tonight, a wintry storm could bring cold wind gusts and snow to parts of the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2393 days ago

One dead after suspicious house fire in suburban Christchurch

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and … View more
Police are at the scene of a suspicious house fire where a person has died in suburban Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said they were called to the suspicious blaze at the Caulfield Ave, Halswell home just after 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Gregg Cottam said police and fire crews found a person dead at the home. The cause of death was "unexplained" at this stage, he said.

Christchurch metro area commander David Stackhouse said two fire crews from Wigram and Spreydon attended the blaze.

He said the blaze was described as a "smouldering fire" and was extinguished not long after arrival.

The cause of the fire was unknown. Police and fire investigators would investigate, he said.

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2397 days ago

Cashel St block shaping up with 50 businesses for new buildings

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fifty new businesses could be trading from a single block of Christchurch's Cashel St by this time next year, as construction surges ahead on the street.

Tenants including fashion and food and drink businesses have signed up for space in several new buildings going up between Ballantynes … View more
Fifty new businesses could be trading from a single block of Christchurch's Cashel St by this time next year, as construction surges ahead on the street.

Tenants including fashion and food and drink businesses have signed up for space in several new buildings going up between Ballantynes and the Bridge of Remembrance.

Click the link below to find out more and tell us what businesses you hope move to central Christchurch.

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