Christchurch City Council
Council offers to purchase flood-prone Christchurch homes
The Christchurch City Council is offering flood assistance to people whose home has suffered above the floor flooding - and offering to buy seven of these properties. Audio
CCC insurers agree to multi million dollar payout.
The Christchurch City Council has reached an agreement with its insurers for a 635 million dollar payout for earthquake damage. Audio
Christchurch Council insurance settlement $285-million short
The Christchurch City Council has agreed to a 635 million dollar earthquake insurance settlement, that's around 285 million short of what it wanted. Audio
Print budget blow-out 'unavoidable'
The Christchurch City Council went over its printing budget by $750,000 in part because of a need to distribute pamphlets on new planning rules, it says.
Christchurch City Council's $750,000 overspend on photocopying
The Christchurch City Council is already making New Years resolutions, including one to spend less money on photocopying. Audio
Christchurch Council to sell $136m business
Christchurch City Council has started its controversial programme of asset sales, announcing plans to sell 100 percent of City Care. Audio
Big council company up for sale
The debt-laden Christchurch City Council has started its controversial programme of asset sales, announcing it's putting on the block, the big maintenance firm City Care. Audio
Christchurch City Council staff under fire again
Christchurch City Council staff are again under fire, this time for failing to keep elected councillors in the loop over new planning rules. Audio
Christchurch City Council confirms job cuts
The Christchurch City Council has confirmed it will make 46 positions redundant as part of restructuring plans.
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice
Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards. Audio
Vote today on whether to ban window washers
The Christchurch City Council will today vote on whether to ban window washers at busy intersections. Conan Young reports. Audio
New rebuild legislation coming soon
Legislation setting up a new agency to oversee rebuilding in Christchurch should be announced within the next month, the city's mayor says.
Christchurch residents struggle with rates hikes
Christchurch residents are cutting back on food, and the elderly are turning off their heaters in order to pay their increasing rates bills. Audio
Opponents to NZ online voting trial voice their concerns
Christchurch City Council looks likely to join next year's trial of online voting during the local body elections. Audio
Ngai Tahu to fight Akaroa wastewater plan
Ngai Tahu is opposing a fresh bid by Christchurch City Council to discharge treated wastewater into Akaroa Harbour for 25 years.
Donation plea stalling library project
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel doesn't want to wait for philanthropic donations in order to finish rebuilding the central library.
Red zone infrastructure may be reduced
Residents still living in Christchurch's red zone may have to use septic tanks as the city council looks to stop some infrastructure services to save money.
Green light for restoring Christchurch town hall
All but one of Christchurch city's councillors have given their final vote to fully restore the quake-damaged town hall at a cost of well over $100 million. Audio
Govt accused of short changing council
The government is being accused of short changing the Christchurch City Council by refusing to pay anything towards a 400-million-dollar cost over-run on repairs to quake damaged pipes and roads. Audio
Early closing plan could land council in court
A Christchurch City Council proposal to force bars to close early could land it in court. Audio