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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06 May: The Chief Executive of Upper Hutt City Council is apologising after a number of mistakes were found in its draft long term plan

05 May: Award-winning Maori musician Ria Hall has announced she's running for the Tauranga mayoralty

05 May: Local Government New Zealand wants the coalition government to seriously consider returning the GST charged on rates, back to councils

02 May: Nelson City Council-owned properties at risk from landslips, are up for sale

02 May: Dunedin City Council is challenging the Government over recent upheaval within the disability support sector

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