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2358 days ago

Allandale Hall re-opened

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The historic 120-year-old hall, now new and improved, was re-opened yesterday.
To read about the Allandale Hall head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2358 days ago

Kidsfest is coming!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The school holidays are right around the corner, and so is KidsFest 2018!
Hundreds of cool events and activities will keep the kids entertained with the first event, The Big Chill, taking over Linwood Park on 7 July.
For more information head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2358 days ago

Red Zone Futures

The Team from Christchurch City Council

How will our red zone look in the future? The new Red Zone Futures exhibition will feature the shortlisted options for our city's red zone opening tomorrow at Cashel Mall.
For more information about the exhibition, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2359 days ago

Wanna get your rugby on? WIN tickets to The Crusaders.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch! The Crusaders are playing off against the French Barbarians on Friday 15 June at AMI Stadium and you could be amongst all the buzz and excitement.

We have 50 Gold Class Double Passes to give away so that you can be there to back your favourite team (ie The Crusaders). Just like or… View more
Christchurch! The Crusaders are playing off against the French Barbarians on Friday 15 June at AMI Stadium and you could be amongst all the buzz and excitement.

We have 50 Gold Class Double Passes to give away so that you can be there to back your favourite team (ie The Crusaders). Just like or thank this post and you could be a lucky winner!

Competition closes midnight Sunday 3 June and winners are drawn Monday 4 June. So, if you’d like to win, ‘Like’ to win!

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2359 days ago

How should Akaroa's wastewater be dealt with?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is considering using deep bore holes to dispose of Akaroa's wastewater - but an environmental group is concerned about how much it might cost.

Environmentalist group Friends of Banks Peninsula believeAkaroa's wastewater problems should be solved with … View more
The Christchurch City Council is considering using deep bore holes to dispose of Akaroa's wastewater - but an environmental group is concerned about how much it might cost.

Environmentalist group Friends of Banks Peninsula believeAkaroa's wastewater problems should be solved with "low-tech solutions" that allow treated water to be re-used in the peninsula town.

2360 days ago

WATER UPDATE

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We have started flushing the water pipes to reduce the taste and smell of chlorine in some areas.
Find out what you need to know on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2360 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2360 days ago

Clean recycling!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep it clean!
Remember to give your bottles and containers a good rinse before putting them in the yellow bin. Food and drink residue can contaminate recyclable material and make the job really unpleasant for our recycling operators.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: … View more
Keep it clean!
Remember to give your bottles and containers a good rinse before putting them in the yellow bin. Food and drink residue can contaminate recyclable material and make the job really unpleasant for our recycling operators.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2360 days ago

Life in Christchurch Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We want to know more! Tell us your thoughts on our natural environment.
Click here: ccc.govt.nz/chchlife

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2361 days ago

Thanks for having a say in our city’s future

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Mayor Lianne Dalziel has sent a big “thank you” to the people of Christchurch for helping shape the city’s future by providing feedback on the draft Long Term Plan.
Read more on Newsline.

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2361 days ago

Thanks for having a say in our city’s future

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Mayor Lianne Dalziel has sent a big “thank you” to the people of Christchurch for helping shape the city’s future by providing feedback on the draft Long Term Plan.
Read more on Newsline.

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2361 days ago

On the tail of a lizard refuge

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The specially designed habitat will hopefully encourage more lizards to settle along the lower Heathcote River in Woolston.
Read more on Newsline.

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2361 days ago

Keep it topless!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Recycling: lids and tops go in the red bin.
When recycling your bottles and containers, remember dispose the lids and bottle tops in the red bin. Otherwise our recycling items may get contaminated.
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2362 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

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Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
2362 days ago

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We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
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