Louis Day

'Make or break': Council staff rushing to prepare draft LTP

This month could be "make or break" for the city council as it works towards setting out its...

'Make or break': Council staff rushing to prepare draft LTP

This month could be "make or break" for Christchurch City Council as staff rush to gather information on its financial position before delivering its plan for the next decade.

Our most prolific parking warden: How many tickets has he issued?

Our most prolific parking warden: How many tickets has he issued?

Christchurch’s most prolific parking warden has dished out more than $200,000 in tickets over the past three years.

Dalziel: Christchurch in better position a decade on

Dalziel: Christchurch in better position a decade on

A decade on, Mayor Lianne Dalziel believes Christchurch is in a much better position to cope with an event similar to the one that struck the city on September 4, 2010.

Iconic fish and chip shop owner hangs up apron

A fish and chip shop owner heralded as an icon among Canterbury University students is retiring after 28 years.

Heated debate as parking trial brought to a close

FREE TRIAL: The city council’s Lichfield St parking building has offered the first hour of...

Heated debate as parking trial brought to a close

City councillors engaged in fiery debate before it was decided to not extend the council's "first hour free" parking trial.

Anti-lockdown conspiracists deface central city sites

Anti-lockdown conspiracists deface central city sites

Messages written throughout the central city suggest the same anti-lockdown sentiment that has plagued countries overseas is alive and well in Christchurch.

Speed limit reduction for busy section of Riccarton Rd

CHANGES LOOM: The city council could change the speed limit on the section of Riccarton Rd in...

Speed limit reduction for busy section of Riccarton Rd

A busy section of Riccarton Rd will see its speed limit reduced in spite of fears it could be detrimental to businesses in the area.

‘First hour free’ parking could get extension

A free hour of parking trial in two central city buildings could be extended up until the end of November.

March 15 mosque to be used as polling booth

One of the mosques targeted in the March 15 terror attacks will be a polling booth on general election day, September 19.

Councillor's $100k-plus salary for 30hrs a week

Melanie Coker was elected as Spreydon Ward city councillor in last year’s local body elections.

Councillor's $100k-plus salary for 30hrs a week

City councillor Melanie Coker spends on average 30 hours a week fulfilling her council duties while receiving a six-figure salary from the ratepayer.

Word on the street: Jacinda factor and Covid loom large for voters

Actor Norman Forsey has worked with Peter Jackson, Billy T James and David Bowie.

Word on the street: Jacinda factor and Covid loom large for voters

Christchurch bleeds red in its support for the Crusaders. But could the city continue to bleed the same colour in September when Labour seeks re-election? Reporter Louis Day investigates.

MP's sign set on fire as election battle heats up

The remnants of Duncan Webb's election sign. Photo: Facebook

MP's sign set on fire as election battle heats up

The election battle is clearly heating up after a Christchurch MP's campaign billboard was set on fire last night.

Historic landfill sites a risk to rivers and sea

There are fears historic landfill sites like this one in McCormacks Bay could cause an ecological...

Historic landfill sites a risk to rivers and sea

Nine closed landfills across Christchurch filled with "unknown materials" could be vulnerable to releasing waste into rivers and the sea.

Councillor to challenge water charge plan today

Christchurch city councillor Jake McLellan will push for a more “uniform” approach in charging households for excessive water use.

Name change for cemetery to recognise quake victims

Clive Paris at the Avonhead Cemetery last year. Photo: Martin Hunter

Name change for cemetery to recognise quake victims

A Christchurch cemetery has been renamed to recognise its wider significance as the home of unidentified victims of the February 22, 2011, earthquake.

Banned Canterbury harness driver to pay costs

Banned Canterbury harness driver to pay costs

Prominent Canterbury harness racing driver and trainer Nigel McGrath has been ordered to pay more than $9000 in costs after being banned for eight years.

March 15 shooting survivor among Istanbul mosque celebrations

March 15 shooting survivor among Istanbul mosque celebrations

A March 15 mosque shooting survivor was celebrating in Turkey over the decision to convert the historic Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.

Residents say home, vehicle break-ins on the rise

Residents say home, vehicle break-ins on the rise

Feedback from residents has indicated house and vehicle break-ins are on the rise across several Christchurch suburbs.

Call for residential red zone blackout

Call for residential red zone blackout

A call has been made to axe street lighting across Christchurch's residential red zone, which is costing the city council $140,000 a year.

Rising harness racing star banned over drugs

Rising harness racing star banned over drugs

A rising Canterbury harness racing star has been banned for six months for supplying drugs to other drivers.

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