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Options for commercial operators during Akaroa Wharf rebuild
Two existing wharves in Akaroa are being investigated as options for commercial operators to use while the town’s main wharf is deconstructed and rebuilt.
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Options for commercial operators during Akaroa Wharf rebuild
YesterdayTwo existing wharves in Akaroa are being investigated as options for commercial operators to use while the town’s main wharf is deconstructed and rebuilt.
Christchurch City Council finalises $1.27 billion budget
Christchurch City Council has finalised its $1.27 billion budget for the coming year, agreeing on an average rate increase of 4.66 per cent.
Council boss gives thanks for volunteers
Christchurch City Council is saluting all the volunteers across the district who are putting in the hard mahi for the benefit of their communities.
20 Jun 2022
Rate increase likely to be lower than signalled
Christchurch ratepayers are likely to get a lower than signalled rate increase this year.
Pou unveiling and tree planting mark opening of Takapūneke Reserve
The call is out for locals to celebrate the public opening of the first stage of Takapūneke Reserve in Akaroa. The event will be marked by the unveiling of a pou at the site.
Counting down to local body elections
The 2022 local elections are on the way.
News in brief from the 9 June Council meeting
The following decisions were made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Temporary chlorination for Little River water
The Little River water supply will be temporarily chlorinated after regular testing has revealed the ongoing presence of a small number of total coliforms, an indicator of bacterial contamination.
Coming up at the 9 June Council meeting
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 9 June. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are:
13 Jun 2022
Water |
8 Jun 2022
3 Jun 2022
Lower speeds to be implemented in Shirley and Scarborough
Motorists travelling through the Scarborough and Shirley areas will notice new, lower speed limits coming into effect over the next few months.
Speed limit changes for Christchurch – Akaroa roads
New lower speed limits have been recommended for some side roads adjoining State Highway 75 on Banks Peninsula and in some rural townships.
Connecting Linwood through celebration of suburb's history
A showcase of Linwood’s history aims to help boost the sense of community at the local library.
Bag a bargain at library book sale
Calling all book lovers! Treat your shelves this week at the annual Big Bargain Book Sale.
Libraries |
9 May 2022
Council updates |
6 May 2022
