Elekta Radiation Therapy Method Shortens Treatment Times for Prostate Cancer
Nine months after opening, St. George’s Cancer Care Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand has reduced radiation therapy delivery time for prostate cancer patients by half.
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Never Miss a Bus in Christchurch Again Via Free Online Service!
If you’re a keen bus traveller in christchurch and have found that you’ve arrived at the bus stop too late or too early, now you can check when the bus is expected to arrive online. A free online service by an independent developer is now available. Accessing the expected bus times via an online google map has made this easy to achieve through metromate.coomsie.
Bottle Lake Forest Orienteering Day in Christchurch
Orienteering Day in Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch on Sunday 20 February 2011 has courses varying from beginners to adrenalin-pumping challenges. Starting time is between 10am and noon.
Repair of Earthquake Damaged Christchurch City Council Pools
Swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the September earthquake.
Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition
Ron Mueck becomes the most popular paid-entry exhibition to be held in Christchurch since a public art gallery was first established in the city in the 1930s.
New Year’s Eve celebration in Cathedral Square Update
The Christchurch City Council update residents on whether or not the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration in Cathedral Square will go ahead.
First steps for Lake Ellesmere
Environment Minister Nick Smith today approved the joint application from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to amend the Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) Water Conservation Order (WCO) to recognise additional outstanding values.
Check For Earthquake Drain Damage
Council waste water staff are urging Christchurch householders to check their properties for possible storm water and waste water pipe damage that may have been caused by the earthquake.
More Garden Displays at Ellerslie 2011
Visitors to next year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show (EIFS) will be able to enjoy more gardens than have ever been on display before in Christchurch. Exhibition Manager Kate Hillier says there will be a record 45 gardens at next year’s Show – the biggest turnout since the Show moved to Christchurch. At this year’s EIFS, there were 34 gardens while in 2009, the first year the Show was in Christchurch, there were 26 gardens.
Additional Free Parking in Christchurch Central City Following Earthquake
The Christchurch City Council is increasing free parking in the central city in a move to attract shoppers into the area over the Christmas-New Year holiday period.
Ron Mueck Sculptures at Christchurch Art Gallery Popular
Ron Mueck has become the most popular paid-entry exhibition ever to be shown at Christchurch Art Gallery, with a total of 36,000 people visiting in its first six weeks.
Rubble and Cordons Clearing in Christchurch Following Earthquake
Council is systematically working to clear the remaining rubble from Christchurch streets.
More Builders in Canterbury to be Licensed Following Earthquake
Confidence among consumers and accountability among builders are at the heart of moves to get more tradespeople licensed in Canterbury. Tomorrow the Department of Building and Housing will host a licensing expo at Christchurch Boys’ High School between 9am and 5pm aiming to further increase the number of licensed builders rebuilding Canterbury.
Cup and Show Week
Cup and Show week gets underway next Saturday 6 November and to ensure it’s an exciting and glamorous affair there will be a number of VIP celebrities to be spotted at the various events.
EQC Geotechnical Report Following Canterbury Earthquake is Positive
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release of the Earthquake Commission’s Stage 1 geotechnical report into land damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake.
Stronger Christchurch Update Following Earthquake (22 October)
Work is continuing following the 4 September earthquake with key tasks focused on infrastructure, welfare, buildings, natural environment, business and rural issues. Silt collection is winding down.
Fletcher Project Manage Canterbury Earthquake Repairs
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has congratulated Fletcher Construction on its appointment by the Earthquake Commission to run its Canterbury earthquake project management office.
Christchurch Guy Fawkes 2010 at New Brighton Beach
A spectacular fireworks display sponsored by christchurch aborists TreeTech, The Breeze, and The Star will launch from New Brighton Pier on 5 November 2010. The Christchurch City Council is urging visitors not to bring their own fireworks.
Bob Parker as Christchurch Mayor
Progress results for the 2010 election show Mayor Bob Parker has been re-elected as Mayor of Christchurch.
Whitebaiters Ignoring Health Warnings Following Earthquake
Whitebaiters are ignoring warnings to cease fishing in sewage contaminated Canterbury rivers following the earthquake. Whitebait, fish and shellfish taken from sewage-contaminated rivers, river mouths or estuaries, including the Waimakariri, Selwyn, Heathcote, Avon, Halswell and Styx rivers could cause serious illness.