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Projected rates increase falls from previous
Councillors have been briefed today on Christchurch City Council’s efforts to keep 2023’s rates increase as low as possible – with the latest projected figure coming in at an average 5.58% across existing ratepayers.
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New rating valuations released
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Projected rates increase falls from previous
31 Jan 2023Councillors have been briefed today on Christchurch City Council’s efforts to keep 2023’s rates increase as low as possible – with the latest projected figure coming in at an average 5.58% across existing ratepayers.
New rating valuations released
Properties across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula have seen an average increase in residential property values of 47.3% since the last revaluation in mid 2019, according to an independent revaluation undertaken by Quotable Value Limited (QV).
Innes ward by-election voting opens
Voting is underway in the by-election to find someone to represent the Innes ward on the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board.
Financial matters |
31 Jan 2023
Council updates |
26 Jan 2023
Coming up at Council
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Wednesday 25 January. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting include:
Tenacious terns make a comeback
Akaroa and its visitors are being called on to help protect a pair of at risk native birds and their newly hatched chick called Christmas.
Council updates |
19 Jan 2023
23 Dec 2022
Innes ward Community Board by-election candidates
Seven people have put their names forward for the vacant Community Board position in the Innes ward of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Ward.
Popular event returns to Brighton
I Love Brighton is back in 2023 with new sponsors and an expanded line-up of activities.
Look after our water on Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to start watching their water use as demand on the area’s water supply networks increases.
Nomination reminder for Innes ward Community Board by-election
Nominations for the Innes ward Community Board by-election close in a week, and Electoral Officer Jo Daly is encouraging candidates to come forward now.
Supporting communities |
22 Dec 2022
Water |
21 Dec 2022
Council updates |
28 Nov 2022
Nominations open soon for Innes ward Community Board by-election
The by-election for someone to represent the Innes ward, to fill the vacancy on the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board, will be held on 17 February 2023.
Coming up at the 23 November Council meeting
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Wednesday 23 November. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting include:
Pauline Cotter confirmed as Innes ward Councillor
A judicial recount of votes in the Innes ward has confirmed Pauline Cotter’s election as a Christchurch City Councillor.
Big league tournament showcases Pacific culture
Christchurch’s Hoon Hay Park will buzz with activity over Show Weekend as it plays host to the 2022 Pacific Series, one of the country’s biggest celebrations of rugby league and Pacific culture.
17 Nov 2022
