Attack on Police Appalls Christchurch Mayor
An incident where two police officers were attacked by being shot at and a police dog killed has appalled the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker.
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Christchurch Press Releases, New Zealand
Buildathon Success at KidsFest
Buildathon has had success at attracting children to their event at KidsFest in Christchurch. The final AM Buildathon is being held Thursday 15 July.
Nicky Wagner to visit KidsFest
Nicky Wagner will visit the TV2 CCC KidsFest AM Radio Buildathon at Kendal School, Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch on Thursday 8th July at 10am. Nicky is a long time supporter of community building projects and the NZ amateur radio service.
Christchurch TV2 KidsFest
TV2 KidsFest box office in Christchurch has opened, with 233 events aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 duirng the two-week winter school holidays.
Christchurch Tram Extension Commences
Work on the Christchurch Tram extension has commenced.
Ellerslie Injected $15m into Christchurch
The 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show injected almost $15 million into Christchurch.
Christchurch Cruising Ban
Christchurch City Council has approved the Cruising Bylaw 2010 which bans cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between 10pm and 5am.
Lyttelton Port Merger Update
Christchurch City Holdings (a major shareholder of Lyttelton Port Company) advises that it is in principle supportive of a proposed merger with Port of Otago.
Christchurch Bus Lanes
The Queenspark and Colombo Street bus routes in Christchurch are now complete and the bus lanes will open 27 April 2010.
Digital Signatures Get the Vote at Christchurch City Council
With the CoSign® digital signature solution, the City Council of Christchurch, New Zealand obtains organisation-wide consents faster.
Christchurch Art Gallery Wins Top Honours
The Selecon Award for Exhibition Excellence has been granted to Brought To Light, displayed in the Christchurch Art Gallery.
Christchurch's Ferrymead Bridge Widening Project
Christchurch City Council is putting the Ferrymead Bridge widening and strengthening project to tender shortly.
New Brighton Skate Jam 2010
The new skating bowl at Thomson Park, New Brighton, Christchurch is expected to a bigger crowd for the Skate Jam this Saturday 27 March 2010.
Heathcote River Day Fun Race 2010
The annual Heathcote River Day will be held on Sunday 21 March 2010.
Newton Faulkner at Jazz and Blues Festival
Newton Faulkner is performing at the James Hay Theatre on April 10 2010 as part of Christchurch’s International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Rain Fails to Dampen Ellerslie International Flower Show Spirits
The Ellerslie International Flower Show received crowds of 10,000 visitors on its second day, despite intermittent rain, including Prime Minister John Key.
Three Exhibition Gardens win Gold at Ellerslie
Three exhibition gardens have won gold at the Ellerslie International Flower Show 2010.
Experience Culture Galore 2010 in Christchurch
Culture Galore 2010 is a multi-cultural festival celebrating Christchurch’s rich blend of traditions and immigrant cultures. It is held at Ray Blank Park on 13 March 2010.
Tourism Car Rental Boom
Christchurch rental car companies run out of cars . Tourist and business traveller caught out and struggle to find transport because of the unexpected last minute bookings of overseas and local travellers to the South Island. German tourist opts to hire mototr bike when he couldn’t hire a car in Christchurch.
Kiwi Watch on Bush Telly 2010
DOC ranger Malcom Wylie does an interview on the great spotted kiwi at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch which will be featured on Bush Telly 2010.