Invasive weeds threatens Heathcote
Invasive weeds threatens Heathcote
Invasive weeds are posing a threat to the Heathcote River.
Matt Slaughter
Cell tower receives mixed reception from residents
Cell tower receives mixed reception from residents
A new cellphone tower in St Martins has sparked debate in the community.
Green light for pump track
Green light for pump track
A pump track and table will be installed at 10 Shirley Rd.
Plea to clamp down on boy racers after dog killed
Plea to clamp down on boy racers after dog killed
A man whose dog was killed by a boy racer has spoken at a meeting calling for action.
Noise at new sports hub upsets neighbours
Noise at new sports hub upsets neighbours
Noise levels around Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub are concerning some surrounding residents.
Call to close reserve track to vehicles
Call to close reserve track to vehicles
Pedestrians and cyclists using a popular track are being put in danger by motorists in four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Parking woes at combined school site addressed
Parking woes at combined school site addressed
Small measures will aim to reduce congestion around Shirley Boys' and Avonside Girls' High School.
Historic houses demolished for retirement units
Historic houses demolished for retirement units
Residents are annoyed the houses could be demolished without consultation and want the city council's bylaws changed.
Bid to stop parking on village green
Bid to stop parking on village green
Concerns have been raised about vehicles parking on the Cashmere Village Green and damaging the grass.
Dangerous mall exit to change next year
Dangerous mall exit to change next year
The right turn from Barrington Mall on to Barrington St is due to be removed next year.
Speeding cyclists put walkers in danger
Speeding cyclists put walkers in danger
Cyclists speeding through a popular track in Cashmere are putting walkers in danger.
Lukewarm response to mayoral candidate's apology
Lukewarm response to mayoral candidate's apology
He was a no-show at a debate. He apologised but organsiers remain less than impressed with the mayoral candidate.
Two major sports facilities get funding boost
Two major sports facilities get funding boost
Work will start on two major sports facilities because of major funding grants.
Friend takes over late butcher's store
Friend takes over late butcher's store
The store which was owned by a butcher who died suddenly has been purchased by a family friend.
Residents stall New World's entrance
Residents stall New World's entrance
A community outcry has helped stall a new entrance into St Martins New World from being built on Wilsons Rd.
Pay it Forward shop hit by burglary
Pay it Forward shop hit by burglary
'So the people that broke into our shop this morning didn’t realise that they weren’t just hurting us, but they were also hurting the local community.'
The $300k crossing with infrared detectors
The $300k crossing with infrared detectors
There have been too many 'near misses' outside a Christchurch school, so a new type of crossing has been installed.
Hot pools name chosen without input from residents
Hot pools name chosen without input from residents
Though the name has received the backing of residents, some have questioned the process around it.
Long standing elected official signs off
Long standing elected official signs off
'I love the good parts of it, I hate the fighting, the battling.'
Icehouse to play at Selwyn Sounds
Icehouse to play at Selwyn Sounds
Few bands can boast opening David Bowie just six years after forming.