No-stopping zone set to improve traffic safety on busy street
No-stopping zone set to improve traffic safety on busy street
Residents in a Christchurch street have won a battle to make their area safer by introducing more parking restrictions.
Fiona Ellis
Water contamination sites highlighted
Water contamination sites highlighted
Three areas have been highlighted as potential stormwater contamination sites around the Halswell and Heathcote rivers.
Rise in graffiti across parts of Christchurch
Rise in graffiti across parts of Christchurch
The Covid-19 lockdown contributed to a rise in graffiti in parts of Christchurch.
Shipping delays hold up community centre
Shipping delays hold up construction of $35.7m Hornby centre
Shipping delays have held up construction of the new $35.7 million community centre in Hornby.
Loss of car parks puts dairy out of business
'We had just given up': Loss of car parks puts St Albans dairy out of business
A Christchurch dairy has been forced to shut up shop after the loss of its four car parks caused sales to plunge by about 60 per cent.
Line dancer, fundraiser and QSM holder remembered
'Independent, feisty woman': Chch line dancer, fundraiser and QSM holder remembered
Whether former Governor-General Jerry Mateparae can line dance remains unclear - but Bromley's Mary Stanley-Shepherd certainly offered to teach him.
Parking a major worry during cycleway consultation
Parking a major worry for businesses, residents impacted by Harewood Rd cycleway design
The word 'parking' was mentioned 935 times in 1348 public submissions made on Christchurch's planned $19 million Wheels to Wings cycleway.
Illegal dumping during lockdown riles up resident
'Pretty sad really': Illegal dumping during lockdown riles up resident
Tractor tyres, a microwave and car seats are just some of the rubbish items ditched on the roadside in a recent spate of illegal dumping near Christchurch.
Illegal dumping during lockdown riles up resident
'Pretty sad really': Illegal dumping during lockdown riles up resident
Tractor tyres, a microwave and car seats are just some of the rubbish items ditched on the roadside in a recent spate of illegal dumping near Christchurch.
Donors keep blood bank flowing through lockdown
Donors keep blood bank flowing through lockdown
With a shelf life of just 35 days, blood donations remain in demand despite the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown.
Concerns family violence victims not getting help
Agency worried family violence victims not reaching out for help in lockdown
A Christchurch agency that supports victims of family violence is worried people needing help are not reaching out during the lockdown.
Retirement a new-age learning experience
Retirement a new-age learning experience for Christchurch history buff
A passion for history has previously taken Paul O'Connor to the edge of the world, but these days it takes him, twice a month, to the Papanui RSA.
Covid-19 antidote for clogged Christchurch roads
Covid, not congestion, slows traffic to a trickle
Traffic on Christchurch’s busiest roads dropped by 76 per cent over the weekend, with all but essential trips paused during the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown.
Old oak trees to stay
Christchurch school board decides: Old oak trees to stay
A cluster of 10 oak trees nearly a century old have been given a reprieve from the axe after plans to fell them failed to gain sufficient support.
Intensive housing concerns residents
Residents speak up about growth of intensive housing in their area
Hornby currently has an average 13.4 households per hectare, but Marc Duff says upcoming changes could see that density increase.
Attack raises safety concerns at park
Attack raises safety concerns at Christchurch park
A racially motivated attack on two Japanese teenagers near Bishopdale Park has prompted Ilam MP Sarah Pallett to raise concerns about safety in the area.
Bid to solve northern corridor traffic issues
Bid to solve Christchurch Northern Corridor traffic issues
People who live near the Christchurch Northern Corridor have the opportunity to be part of a solution to the traffic problem.
Wartime relic has close connection to museum guide
WW2 spitfire with close connection to Air Force Museum guide on display
The son of a WW2 fighter pilot who managed to escape a burning aircraft and parachute into German-occupied France has brought his dad's old Spitfire to Christchurch.
Hampered health no barrier to helping
Hampered health no barrier to helping
Christchurch volunteer Sharon Turner is not letting a health condition get in the way of her mission to help others.
New parking restrictions for shopping area
Businesses object to new parking restrictions at Christchurch shopping area
Most businesses do not support new parking restrictions outside a block of popular shops in Christchurch.