Nominations open for October’s local body election
Christchurch is electing a new Council in October, and nominations are now open.
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Nominations open for October’s local body election
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Community matters
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Ways to keep your tamariki busy this weekend
Kick off the winter school holidays in Christchurch this weekend with these low-cost activities.
Get amongst the fun at KidsFest
These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest.
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Christchurch: A great place to be
Mass Rapid Transit earns national nod
Christchurch’s Mass Rapid Transit project has been named on a list of nationally important infrastructure work.
Proposed new rebates to encourage central city development
Consultation is open on two proposed new rebate schemes aimed at supporting development in the central city.
Environment
Looking after our natural resources
Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots
The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.
Funding supports weed and pest control efforts
Nineteen environmental protection projects have been supported through the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.
Planning & building
Creating a modern, sustainable city
New Council initiative to raise profile of eco buildings
Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files.
Feedback invited on central-city noise rules
Christchurch City Council is inviting residents and businesses to have their say on options for managing noise in the central city.
Four events to warm your winter
Make the most of an Ōtautahi winter with these popular Christchurch City Council events.
Creative collaboration to feature at Tīrama Mai
This year’s Puanga Matariki festival in central Christchurch will showcase a range of artistic lighting and cultural displays – including a revamp of a crowd favourite.
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