Chris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small business
Cycleways are back in the headlines this week.
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'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plans
The group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.
10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the world
The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.
'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway plan
The cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.
Water restrictions for Christchurch to ensure enough is kept for firefighting
No water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm.
Rockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beach
The entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.
Election expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayor
The Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.
Christchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centre
Greater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.
'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review
The chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.
Port company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia
97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.
Christchurch council buys Red House for $2.5m
The council paid $2.5 million for the Red House at Takapūneke.
Canterbury Museum in 'dire need of repair'
The buildings leak, has cracks that let pests in, and is not insulated.
Thousands of dog complaints lodged with city council
7613 complaints were made in relation to things including dogs barking and wandering.
Climate activists stage 'die-in' over Tarras airport plan
Christchurch International Airport Ltd has bought 750ha at Tarras.
'Demolition through neglect': Authorities slammed after fire at heritage building
The abandoned villa went up in flames shortly after 5.20am on Tuesday.
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Odour on the east: Residents make case to move plant
City councillors are discussing a $17.5m plan to upgrade infamous source of the stench.
Bromley odours still on councillors' agenda
Council is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.
Chris Lynch on Christchurch water issues
11.64 billion litres of water was lost last year due to leaky pipes in Christchurch.
Band rotunda dome back in its rightful place
The dome was carefully craned back onto the rotunda on Tuesday morning.
'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Calls for cuts to neighbourhood BBQ funding ignored
A further $24,631.24 has been allocated towards barbecues across Christchurch.
'Vapefree' public spaces being considered in Christchurch
Fifteen other councils have already included vaping in their smokefree policies.
Major changes in Riccarton to make room for cycleway
The South Express is part of a network of major cycleways.
$480 million proposal for Christchurch red zone land
It would introduce 28 different projects aimed at connecting people and nature.
Cathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatement
The land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".
New Zealand's 'first electric plane' launched in Christchurch
The plane is a battery-electric two-seat light sport aircraft.
Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.
Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
Popular beach car park closes to weekend freedom campers
The move is in response to complaints from the community.
Bottle Lake Forest guardian fearful of more suspicious fires
Seven fires were deliberately lit in the area in just under a month.
150k boost to help keep Christchurch Arts Centre open
The grant will come from the council's Metropolitan Discretionary Response Fund.