Christchurch’s picturesque Hagley Oval has been named the best pitch for international cricket in New Zealand.
More of the facilities at Christchurch City Council-owned sport and recreation centres are being opened to the public.
The public have more time to make written comments on a proposal to use post-earthquake legislation to fast-track changes to the District Plan rules governing the use of Hagley Oval.
Christchurch City Council’s Recreation and Sports Services unit has apologised for an error in the projected maintenance costs for Wharenui Pool after the Wharenui Swim Club reviewed the figures this morning.
A proposed plan to lease reserve land at Ngā Puna Wai for a new multi-court indoor sports centre is open for community feedback.
Christchurch City Council’s response to a proposal to allow permanent lights being installed at Hagley Oval will be considered next week.
Popular pools at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre will reopen at 5.30am on Friday 4 June in time for Queen’s Birthday weekend following extensive maintenance work.
Local rūnanga Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Parakiore – to the Metro Sports Facility.
The Christchurch District Plan will be changed to allow additional lighting to be installed around Hagley Oval.
The removal of remnant piles to improve navigation and public safety at Lyttelton’s Naval Point has been delayed and is now expected to start at the end of this month.