The Christchurch City Council today approved for public consultation the first of a series of new policies for the management of its public places.

The Council today accepted that a proposal for a plan change at Prestons Road be allowed to proceed to public notification.

Having worked closely with City Council staff over the last two months, the directors of Prestons, the proposed new suburban centre on the north-eastern outskirts of the city, are pleased that the Christchurch City Council's Regulatory and Planning Committee has overturned their previous recommen

It might have No Petrol, No Diesel!, but Temuka is far from running on empty.

The picturesque South Canterbury town is preparing to celebrate alongside a proud Timaru District its brand new status in national and international movie stardom.

A hearing panel of the Christchurch City Council will consider submissions on the proposed Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw on Monday.

19 December 2008 - Christchurch City Council will begin negotiations on a 5164sqm site in Beckenham for a garden and heritage park.

31 October 2008 - Public consultation on the Christchurch City Council's proposed Traffic and Parking Amendment Bylaw 2009 will open on Monday, 3 November.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has congratulated councillors and staff members for bringing in eight new bylaws for adoption before Council within the allocated time frame.