Hosking: To be blunt $495,000 is not a big salary for a council boss
COMMENT: Who on Earth would anyone want to run a dysfunctional council any way?
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromChristchurch City Council
Christchurch gas blast: Nine damaged houses ruled off limits
WorkSafe takes over from police as lead agency investigating giant explosion.
Final coroner's report into Christchurch earthquake released
The final coroner's report into the Christchurch earthquake has been released.
Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills
Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.
Parking meter raids 'netted $60k', police say
Brent Davie admits the raids but disputes the amounts alleged.
Cuddly Christchurch terror tributes bring smiles
Thousands of flowers, soft toys, and messages were placed as tributes after shootings.
Blacklisted but Council sticks with fibre contractor
A union argument is co-opted by Enable chief executive Steve Fuller.
Christchurch mosque survivor to speak at Hagley Park
His wife was killed when she came back for him after helping children.
Hawaiian lei gifted to Christchurch following attacks
Three hundred volunteers created the lei which has been gifted to Christchurch.
'Colour Your Day' movement takes off after mosque shootings
Initiative aims to lift New Zealanders' spirits on Friday.
Death toll at 50 as PM seeks deportation advice on massacre accused
Brenton Tarrant is Australian and had been living in Dunedin until alleged killing spree.
Sky News taken down, replaced with Fox Sports, in wake of Christchurch shootings
Decision was made to avoid the spread of "disturbing footage of the shootings".
87 patients went hospital: Medical staff response 'pretty remarkable'
Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates says 20 people have been seriously injured.
Lime scooters' Auckland fate decided today
Auckland Council will announce if Lime scooters will return to Auckland streets today.
Christchurch remembers quake victims
The deadly quake hit at 12.51pm eight years ago today.
Quake-hit road to reopen after 8 years
Massive job fixing critical Sumner to Lyttelton road link over Port Hills
Christchurch Town Hall to reopen
After $127m rebuild, city's famous Town Hall to open doors this month
Lime scooters look set to stay in Auckland
Lime looks set to have its trial licence extended for three months on Auckland streets.
Council 'sorry' over water issues
Report shows Christchurch failed to manage city's water issues before chlorination.
'Red-zoning by stealth': Allegations of tampering with Christchurch's district plan
Calls for independent inquiry after allegations of tampering with city's district plan.
Hawkesby: Stonewalled - why bother trying to build these days?
COMMENT: A $20,000 charge for consent for a retaining wall doubled the project price.
Concussed mayor to miss Crusaders' parade after fall
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel fainted at A-bomb anniversary event
How far can the food truck boom go?
Are food trucks and trailers still profitable business model? Vendors weigh in.
Council forced to reveal touch wall cost $1.2m
Council forced to divulge spending after Ombudsman's office got involved.
Why is this Kiwi mayor trying to lure Schwarzenegger here?
It's a cheeky bid to lure the film star and former governor to a South Island city.
Canterbury's rebuild gets $300m boost
Cash boost could fast-track new stadium and residential red zone development.
Christchurch to get multi-use stadium
Christchurch's new stadium will be covered and able to host sports and entertainment.
Decision on Christchurch stadium this week
The Government will make an announcement about Christchurch's stadium this week.
Council admits menacing dogs mistake
Council admits it got it wrong over menacing dogs policy
New app lets you dob in drivers pinching disability parks
CCS Disability Action's Access Aware app is a solution to mobility parking issues.
Electric car-sharing scheme for Chch
Electric car-sharing scheme wheeled out in Christchurch.
Dirty deed: Plant thefts rile community group
Someone in Christchurch has a new pretty, scented garden after stealing council plants.
The intersection where trucks can't turn without cutting lanes
Residents want to see heavy vehicles banned from driving through the area.