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Sandcastle trip opponents 'narrow-minded'
A Christchurch city councillor won't stand at the next election after a ratepayer-funded US trip to study sandcastles.
Councillor quiet on $4k sandcastle trip
A city councillor is keeping her head below the parapet after taking a $4000 ratepayer funded trip to California to study sandcastles.
Mayoral pair play name games
He's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.
Anti-boy racer bylaw proposed for Papakura
Boy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.
City bans late night 'cruising' by boy racers
Christchurch's Cruising Bylaw 2010 prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am.
It's official: Anderton confirms Chch mayoralty bid
Jim Anderton says he will run against Christchurch incumbent Bob Parker as 'the People's Mayor' in October.
Horror House fire 'turning point' says mayor
A fire that gutted the Christchurch "House of Horrors" is a "turning point" for the community, Mayor Bob Parker says.
Council may buy Christchurch house of horrors
The house under which two bodies were buried could be bought by the city council, unless neighbours follow through on threats to burn it down.