Phil Mauger is requesting a report from the council and Christchurch NZ staff on the viability of Greater Christchurch making a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

A report's due back in August.

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19 Apr: The Government's decision to extend the timeframe for earthquake-strengthening work has gained support among Local Government New Zealand

12 Apr: The Mayor of Lower Hutt says the council's latest budget is one of the most challenging long term plans, to pull together

10 Apr: The West Coast's gearing up to face the worst of its poor weather today

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