Christchurch's longest serving city councillor
Christchurch's longest serving city councillor
Christchurch's longest-serving city councillor has seen a lot happen in the city in 18 years.
Louis Day
Hanging up the baton after 30 years
Hanging up the baton after 30 years
After more than 30 years leading church, community and school choirs, well-known conductor Murray Lennox will perform for one last time on Sunday.
Minto has east in his sights
Minto has east in his sights
Mayoral candidate John Minto sees the east as a “sleeping giant” in terms of votes and is hoping to awaken it in October’s elections.
Mayoral candidate Darryll Park sells up for central city living
Mayoral candidate Darryll Park sells up for central city living
Mayoral candidate Darryll Park is selling his two properties in Yaldhurst and is planning on moving into the central city.
'They saved our pool': Tears, cheers over Hornby mega-facility
'They saved our pool': Tears, cheers over Hornby mega-facility
Hornby residents Arthur and Liz Edwards were fighting back tears after city councillors made their decision on the Hornby mega-facility.
Life among the birds helps Rolleston
Life among the birds helps Rolleston
Andrew Crossland has been recognised by Birds New Zealand with a Robert Falla memorial award. The Rolleston resident and Christchurch City Council park ranger talks to Louis Day about how birds...
'Work is not yet done', Lianne Dalziel says
'Work is not yet done', Lianne Dalziel says
After two landslide victories behind her, Lianne Dalziel is not taking October's election lightly.
Long wait for gynaecological surgeries
Long wait for gynaecological surgeries
The number of women on the waiting list for gynaecological surgeries in Canterbury has hit 718.
Darryll Park apologises for debate no-show
Darryll Park apologises for debate no-show
He has criticised incumbent Mayor Lianne Dalziel for not looking after the east. But then he was a no-show at a debate held for east Christchurch residents.
What women councillors face: Threats, online abuse
What women councillors face: Threats, online abuse
Fewer women are running for election in Christchurch and a city councillor says the amount of online abuse women face is the reason.
$3.6m upgrade to Cathedral Square delayed
$3.6m upgrade to Cathedral Square delayed
Multi-million dollar improvements to Cathedral Square have been delayed.
Controversial child care vote likely before elections
Controversial child care vote likely before elections
Whether city councillors and elected officials should get a ratepayer-funded allowance will likely be voted on before October
Not enough candidates for board
Not enough candidates for board
A by-election will be needed after a Christchurch community board failed to attract enough candidates.
Mayoral hopeful who lives in social housing to quiz Crs
Mayoral hopeful who lives in social housing to quiz Crs
Would you be willing to live in one of the city council's social housing units? That's the question social housing tenant and mayoral candidate will ask Crs.