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  • 23-5-2013

23 May 2013

Polishing cloths out on the city fleet

Released

11:00 AM

If you face the chore of washing your car this weekend, spare a thought for Council’s fleet and plant workers who are polishing more than 30 vehicles that will go on show this Sunday, 26 May.

21 May 2013

Dig to uncover the old Southport sea wall

Released

7:00 AM

An archaeological dig to discover the secrets of the city’s first sea wall is taking place this week.

Skaters carve it up at the Coolangatta renewed skate park

Released

12:00 PM

Hundreds of skaters carved it up at the official opening of the City’s newest $200,000 skate park revamp at Goodwin Park, Coolangatta last Saturday.

Rockpools get a facelift during quieter time

Released

12:15 PM

The cooler weather has thinned crowds at the Broadwater Parkland Rockpools, creating the perfect timing to do an annual tidy up and refurbish some of the wet play area.

20 May 2013

Advisory group appointed to deliver City Plan 2015

Released

9:00 AM

An advisory group made up of key business leaders in planning, engineering, economics, construction and architecture has been appointed to deliver technical advice towards the development of the City Plan 2015.

16 May 2013

Fantastic foodie fun at Women’s Health & Wellbeing Expo

Released

11:00 AM

There’s something for everyone at the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May, and if you’re a bit of a foodie you won’t want to miss it.

15 May 2013

Is there a Mexican Bean in your backyard?

Released

2:00 PM

We all know just how good Mexican beans are in our chilli con carne, but if you find them in your backyard, it’s not good news.

14 May 2013

First phase of Construction Kickstart creates 3,800 construction jobs

Released

9:00 AM

The first phase of Council’s Construction Kickstart initiative has generated an estimated 3,800 short term construction jobs for the city, with more than $450 million of building activity getting underway.

Christchurch to inspect aquatic centre

Released

2:04 PM

Representatives from Christchurch City Council will today tour the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre site as part of a fact finding mission to the Gold Coast.

13 May 2013

Active School Travel Program saves 50,000 car trips in first year

Released

10:00 AM

In its inaugural year, Council’s Active School Travel Program has reduced car travel to and from participating schools by nine per cent, or the equivalent of 50,000 trips.

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