Louis Day

Fixing roads leading to beachside suburb a priority

New Brighton Rd, near the intersection with Bower Ave. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Fixing roads leading to beachside suburb a priority

Improving the roads leading into New Brighton has been identified as one of the Coastal-Burwood Community Board’s priorities for the remainder of the term.

Contractors seek millions in compensation from council due to Covid

Isaac Construction has made a claim of about $2 million to the city council for compensation....

Contractors seek millions in compensation from council due to Covid

Disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic is resulting in contractors applying for millions of dollars in compensation from Christchurch City Council.

Money for historic Chch structures could be held back

Municipal Chambers, Worcester Blvd. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Money for historic Chch structures could be held back

A total of $3.5 million taken away from Christchurch's Old Municipal Chambers for the financial year should not delay its restoration, the city council says.

Christchurch Central electorate debate next week

The contest for the city’s most see-sawing electorate - the Christchurch Central seat - starts with a debate next week.

Funding woes for water projects on the peninsula

A readjustment of the city council’s Annual Plan could see a deferral of $1.2 million on work...

Funding woes for water projects on the peninsula

More than $5 million could be deferred from wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects across Banks Peninsula over the next 12 months.

Prominent horse trainer banned for eight years

Prominent Canterbury harness racing driver and trainer Nigel McGrath has been disqualified for eight years after pleading guilty to three serious racing offences.

Deon Swiggs not ruling out return to local body politics

Sally Buck's resignation from the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board could provide an...

Deon Swiggs not ruling out return to local body politics

Embattled former Christchurch city councillor Deon Swiggs has not ruled out a return to local body politics after a potential route to re-election opened up.

Hosking not an embarrassment for high school

Hosking not an embarrassment for high school

A Christchurch college is not embarrassed to count Mike Hosking as one of its alumni after former mayor Garry Moore claimed it should be.

National Volunteer Week: Quake survivor helps others facing amputation

Brian Coker was trapped under broken beams and glass in the 2011 earthquake and is now using his experience to help others who have suffered a similar fate.

Council continues to address transparency

PROGRESS: City council chief executive Dawn Baxendale says the city council cannot take its foot...

Council continues to address transparency

City council chief executive Dawn Baxendale says the council cannot take its foot off the accelerator as it drives towards becoming a more open and transparent organisation.

Historic cemetery headstone repairs could be put on hold

There have been complaints about the lack of maintenance and repairs to historic headstones at...

Historic cemetery headstone repairs could be put on hold

Repairs to historic Christchurch cemetery headstones could go on hold as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

Hotly debated rebate scheme extended

The scheme was extended at the council's meeting on Thursday. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Hotly debated rebate scheme extended

A scheme viewed as "socialism for the rich" and "corporate welfare" by some, has been extended by the Christchurch City Council.

City council's commitment to transparency questioned in meeting

City council's commitment to transparency questioned in meeting

More concerns have been raised over Christchurch City Council's commitment to openness and transparency.

$1.3m upgrade for dangerous intersection

$1.3m upgrade for dangerous intersection

One of Christchurch's most dangerous intersections is set to get a $1.3 million upgrade.

Petition calls for no delays to construction of Hornby centre

A petition has called for the construction of the planned Hornby recreation and leisure centre to not be pushed back due to the impact of Covid-19.

Complaint lodged over developer's advertising

Williams Corporation managing director Matthew Horncastle. Photo: Supplied

Complaint lodged over developer's advertising

A complaint has been made to the Commerce Commission over Williams Corporation’s advertising for some of its developments.

Central city rebate policy being debated at council table

City councillors will decide whether or not to extend a policy which has benefited central city...

Central city rebate policy being debated at council table

Christchurch city councillors are today considering a controversial policy labelled “socialism for the rich” and “cynical corporate welfare".

Council hot drinks budget on chopping block

Council hot drinks budget on chopping block

The Christchurch City Council is looking to slash its hot beverages budget in half as it wrestles with the financial fall out from the Covid-19 crisis.

Cost of city council payroll blunder rises to $8.5m

An additional $2.9 million will need to be sourced by Christchurch City Council to resolve a potential payroll blunder.

Heated debate in council chambers as rates rise decided

Heated debate in council chambers as rates rise decided

Political divisions across the council table were made clear on Friday as a rates increase was sent out for public consultation.

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