Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week's heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors.
A new partnership between Council, Bike On Trust and Waka Kotahi is supporting students to get the maximum benefit from their bikes and school tracks.
New lower speed limits have been recommended for some side roads adjoining State Highway 75 on Banks Peninsula and in some rural townships.
Pedestrian safety is behind changes to restrict goods vehicle access along Oxford Terrace and Cashel Street.
The Christchurch City Council today moved to reduce speeds outside all schools across the city and Banks Peninsula to 30km/h, with the approval of the Safe Speed Neighbourhoods Interim (phase one) Speed Management Plan.
People travelling in the Addington area can expect some disruption in the coming weeks as contracting crews begin upgrading a major intersection.
Plans for a State Highway 1 flyover and changes to busy intersections through Rolleston, south of Christchurch, are ready for the first round of public feedback.
Are the speed limits on the main road between Christchurch and Akaroa set too high, too low or just right?
People travelling between Christchurch and Akaroa will have a safer speed environment from early next month.