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New IRD office shows Govt's commitment to the city

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:00:13 GMT

New Inland Revenue office shows Government’s commitment to Christchurch: McClay

TEMPORARY REPAIRS AND WINTER WEATHER

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtEQC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:17:24 GMT

Road Closure Update as of 4pm

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:13:44 GMT

Avonside Drive – Road closed from #708-830

Strong quake rattles West Coast

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:07:00 GMT

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake has struck the West Coast this afternoon, as Mother Nature continues her siege on the South Island.

Strong earthquake on West Coast

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:48:55 GMT

A 4.2 earthquake has struck the West Coast this afternoon, as Mother Nature continues her siege on the South Island.

Whitmore Street/ Fitzgerald and Bealey Avenues – expect delays next week

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:58:07 GMT

Lane restrictions from Whitmore St (the south end of Hills Road) onto Fitzgerald Ave for three weeks.

McLean v IAG New Zealand Limited [2013] NZHC 1105 (16 May 2013) – Sarah’s Summary

thechristchurchfiasco@gmail.com (ChristchurchFiasco) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:28:25 GMT

Christchurch store benefits from hard slog

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:54:34 GMT

Christchurch fabric and homewares retailer Bolt of Cloth has rebounded from the earthquakes and is now launching a new flagship store in Auckland as part of its expansion.

Homewares retailer spreading its wings

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:49:51 GMT

Christchurch fabric and homewares retailer Bolt of Cloth has rebounded from the earthquakes and is now expanding, launching a new flagship store in Auckland and in Christchurch moving to a bigger site at The Tannery in Woolston.

Day 850 - free home repairs process tweak

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (addingtonaction) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Addington Action has been fixing quake damaged uninsured homes in South Christchurch for free.

Signal Repairs – Brougham/Burlington/Gasson Street Intersection – Please take caution

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:19:35 GMT

New Earthquake Commission board members

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:21:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

$500k donation to assist rebuild Cholmondeley

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:48:47 GMT

Release:Cholmondeley Children’s Centre

Dalziel plans informed approach to rebuild

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Lianne Dalziel says as mayor she'll be able to work with both Labour and National governments on the Christchurch rebuild.

The Repair Process

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (FletcherEQR) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:17:28 GMT

QEII between Travis & Marshland West bound lanes open, east bound detoured as at 11.00am

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:52:08 GMT

Duration of restrictions not known at this time.

QEII between Travis & Marshland – lanes now open in both directions as of Midday

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:52:08 GMT

Landscape is temporary

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ArchitectureNow) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Road closure updates as at 20 June

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:45:28 GMT

Contractors are currently working checking streets that were closed as a result of flooding yesterday and we will update information as it comes to hand. While roads may have opened, there is still surface flooding and road damage in some areas and caution is required.

Labour expects a tough by-election

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:29:00 GMT

Neighbours urged to share quake info

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Earthquake Commission is hoping to tap claimants' neighbourly spirit as it tackles some of its most complex cases.

Construction jobs on the decline in city

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

An online jobs report is revealing a puzzling dip in the number of construction jobs in Canterbury from a year ago.

Government may act on city mall impasse

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Government has stepped into the battle to build on a prime Christchurch shopping block and is threatening to use its emergency earthquake powers to break the development deadlock.

Christchurch Arts Festival programme launched

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:52:39 GMT

The full programme for the 2013 Christchurch Arts Festival has been released featuring more than 50 events spread across five weeks from 22 August to 22 September.

Check roads on website before travelling

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:19:00 GMT

Day 849 - simply awesome

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (addingtonaction) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:16:00 GMT

Old Waimakariri Bridge temporary closing dates changed to assist road users

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:38:00 GMT

Engagement underway with owners in Innovation Precinct

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:46:50 GMT

Coordinated winter resilience programme rolled out

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:37:59 GMT

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says a group of companies and agencies involved in the recovery have combined to share knowledge and create a winter resilience campaign, ensuring all parties know what each is doing and promising to refer those who need help on to their partners as required.

The Problems Cantabrians Are Facing with Insurance

thechristchurchfiasco@gmail.com (ChristchurchFiasco) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:14:04 GMT

Be prepared for hazardous winter conditions

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtECAN) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:36:42 GMT

Heavy snow to sea level has been forecast for Canterbury this week on Thursday and Friday.

Christchurch children's photographs to be exhibited internationally

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:18:42 GMT

This week the voices of Christchurch children will take centre stage in the Philippines with the UNICEF NZ children’s photographic exhibition ‘Christchurch: See Through my Eyes’ on display at Yuchengco Museum in Manila.

Traffic management trials underway

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (SCIRT) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:08:53 GMT

Trials are being set-up throughout Christchurch to look at ways of improving traffic management around road works sites to help reduce motorist delays and minimise driver frustration.

No 'crisis' on consents - Parker

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:59:00 GMT

Road closure updates as at 9.45am 19 June

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:45:28 GMT

Contractors are currently working checking streets that were closed as a result of flooding yesterday and we will update information as it comes to hand.

We don't want ugly or boring buildings

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:59 GMT

Architecture can inspire and bedazzle, delight or infuriate. What do you think of the plans so far for Christchurch?

Rise in drink driving after quakes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:57:03 GMT

The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes."In the 2011-2012 year there was a 69 per cent increase," road policing manager, Inspector Al Stewart told The Star.This...

Dalziel running for Chch Mayor

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:50:00 GMT

Cut levies to boost residential builds - Gough

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A Christchurch City councillor is pushing for developers to be given a financial incentive to build apartments in the central city.

Japan v NZ disaster recovery

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:33 GMT

Evaluating the government’s temporary housing

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (avonsidechch) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:59:00 GMT

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has released a report on the temporary housing provided at Kaiapoi, Linwood Park and Rawhiti Domain. The report can be downloaded from .

Tips and Contact Points to Help Through The Winter Storm

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:24:56 GMT

Civil Defence issued this list of things you can do to minimise risk to yourself and your family when this cold snap hits tomorrow.

Planning Committee recommends Waterpark study

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:11:16 GMT

The Council's Planning Committee today agreed to recommend to the full Council that it approve a study to evaluate the economic feasibility of the New Brighton Waterpark concept and its potential to revitalise New Brighton's commercial centre.

Consents action plan

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:27:22 GMT

An action plan for consents presented to the Planning Committee today confirmed the Council’s commitment to meeting statutory time frames and clearing the backlog of consents.

Day 848 - big tick from Dave

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (addingtonaction) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Dave, Addington Action's volunteer tech, gave the new computer network the big tick today. Dave comes in once a week to briefly check everything and take away the back ups.

Dave, a router engineer, pinged away, logged into the router and checked all the settings making sure everything was safely behind the firewall.

The Addington Action network runs out of the Bush Telly server cabinet which has never been hacked.

Council ready to assist throughout bad weather

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:44:13 GMT

Christchurch City Council staff and contractors are out across the city today gathering information and helping to tidy-up streets and drains following the heavy rain of the past few days.

Red Cross reaches 100,000 grant recipients

outreach@redcross.org.nz (RedCross) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:23:01 GMT

Testing starts at Nga Puna Wai to assess athletics track suitability

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:08:47 GMT

Geotechnical testing will start at Nga Puna Wai next week to see whether the land is suitable for a new artificial athletics track for Christchurch.

City council in consent crisis talks

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:24:00 GMT

An action plan has been agreed that officials believe will defuse the consents crisis hanging over the Christchruch City Council.

City council in consent crisis talks

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:24:00 GMT

An action plan has been agreed that officials believe will defuse the consents crisis hanging over the Christchruch City Council.