Residents concerned over ‘ugly’ housing developments in their suburb
A group of Christchurch residents believe the “unique character” of their suburb is under threat from two housing developments being constructed in the area.
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Bid to change public’s approach to begging
Bid to change public’s approach to beggars on Christchurch streets
A collaboration between key agencies across Christchurch could look to change the public’s approach to beggars on the city’s streets.
Red Bus sale: City councillors voting details now revealed
Red Bus sale: City councillors voting details now revealed
After seven months, it has finally been revealed how city councillors voted in deciding to sell off council-owned bus company Red Bus Ltd.
Dalziel cleared of SFO complaint
Dalziel cleared of Serious Fraud Office complaint; 'disappointing outcome' for Minto
The Serious Fraud Office has found no evidence of criminal conduct in its investigation into Mayor Lianne Dalziel's election donations.
'Quite dangerous': Lyttelton marina closure on the cards
'Quite dangerous': Lyttelton marina closure on the cards
Boats may no longer be able to berth at Magazine Bay Marina, but Lyttelton teenagers could still be allowed to jump off it for years to come.
Big increase in six-figure salaries at council
Big increase in number of Christchurch City Council employees earning six-figure salaries
The number of Christchurch City Council employees on six-figure salaries has almost tripled since 2012.
The People’s Choice: What does it represent?
The People’s Choice: What does it represent in Christchurch local body politics?
Left-leaning political group The People’s Choice made headlines recently after some members tried to remove a community board chairwoman from her role but later backtracked after coming under public scrutiny.
Thousands of dog complaints lodged with city council
Thousands of dog complaints lodged with city council
More than 7600 complaints have been made to Christchurch City Council over 12 months about the behaviour of dogs in the city.
'Not appropriate' for mayors to discuss Tarras airport plan - Dalziel
'Not appropriate' for mayors to discuss Tarras airport plan - Dalziel
Christchurch's mayor has told Queenstown's mayor it is "not appropriate" for them to discuss matters surrounding the plan to establish an airport in Central Otago.
Car parking sites at risk
Central Christchurch car parking sites at risk
Up to 120 car parking sites within Christchurch's central city could potentially be non-compliant and at risk of “escalated enforcement action” from the city council.
Queenstown mayor seeks legal advice over Dalziel letter
Queenstown mayor seeks legal advice over Dalziel letter
Legal advice is being sought by Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult over a letter he received from Lianne Dalziel about the plan to establish an airport in Central Otago.
Review of charity hampered by slow information
Review of charity supported by ratepayer money hampered by slow release of information
A review of the Christchurch Foundation charity which is supported by ratepayer money has been hindered by the slow release of information from the organisation.
More ratepayer money to preserve heritage?
More ratepayer money to preserve heritage? Targeted rate idea floated in Christchurch
Mayor Lianne Dalziel has floated the idea of rolling out a targeted rate which would be used to preserve the city's heritage.
Call for rates adjustment
Call for rates adjustment: Christchurch's expensive properties could pay more
An adjustment to how Christchurch City Council charges for rates has been called for which would see expensive properties pay more and those on the other end of the spectrum pay less.
Labour-linked group backtracks on 'Trumpian' move
Labour-linked group backtracks on 'Trumpian' move to oust Christchurch board chair
A Labour-linked political group has backtracked on a move to unseat a Christchurch community board chairwoman after being accused of dirty politics and Trump-style tactics.
New Ilam MP on beating cancer and her road to the Beehive
New Ilam MP on beating cancer and her road to the Beehive
Sarah Pallett opens up about beating cancer and then Gerry Brownlee on her way to winning the Ilam electorate race.
Life with Rob: A rough diamond who caught her eye
Lianne's life with Rob: The rough diamond who caught her eye and captured her heart
Wednesday would have been Lianne Dalziel and Rob Davidson’s 20th wedding anniversary. In an exclusive interview, the Christchurch mayor talks about saying goodbye to her ‘soulmate’.
Life with Rob: A rough diamond who caught her eye
Lianne's life with Rob: The rough diamond who caught her eye and captured her heart
Wednesday would have been Lianne Dalziel and Rob Davidson's 20th wedding anniversary.
Mosque survivor operating ‘love and peace’ stall
Mosque survivor operating ‘love and peace’ stall at Hoon Hay Fiesta
Most people sell arts, crafts and cuisine at fairs - but not mosque shooting survivor Farid Ahmed.
'Bunch of b******s’: Insults fly in board coup bid
Insults fly in 'Trumpian' community board coup: Members labelled a 'bunch of b******s’
Members of a Labour-linked political party have been called a "bunch of b*****ds" by a talk back radio host as the bid to oust a Christchurch community board chairwoman heats up.