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Council claims building consents progress

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:00:15 GMT

Christchurch City Council staff say they have reduced their controversial building consents' backlog.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Sir Miles Warren defends his town hall

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

One of the architects who designed Christchurch's Town Hall is disputing claims the building is damaged beyond repair and not worth saving.

Brownlee sends in consent troops to CCC

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A crisis meeting of the Christchurch City Council's planning committee is under way to discuss its beleaguered consenting process.

UC researcher looking at post-earthquake legal headaches for landlords and tenants

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:18:21 GMT

When is the right time to get a Project Manager on board?

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:31:56 GMT

Some clients see Project Managers simply as ‘construction managers’, for leading and managing the construction phase of a project.

Christchurch council consents too slow - Key

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:57:00 GMT

Christchurch City Council is moving too slowly with building consents even taking into account the enormous stress the quakes put on it, the Prime Minister says.

Contractors chosen for AMI's 'new builds'

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:27:53 GMT

Insurance claims business Southern Response has selected dedicated "panels" of builders for repairs and rebuilds, guaranteeing those building firms a certain amount of earthquake recovery work.

Claims firm selects builders for big quake repair jobs

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Insurance claims business Southern Response has selected dedicated "panels" of builders for repairs and rebuilds, guaranteeing those building firms a certain amount of earthquake recovery work.

Architects defend 'dull' new city designs

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Widespread demolition, beefed up structural requirements and strict planning rules have dictated how new Christchurch buildings look, says a leading local architect.

TC3 homes stigma in decline - industry

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Homes on land zoned TC3 are getting easier to sell and prices have recovered, those working in the market say.

Town Hall should go - Gerry Brownlee

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has declared his hand over the fate of the town hall, saying the damaged complex is outdated indicating it should go.

Theatre and architecture deal may be lost

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The directors of an innovative shared artistic space planned for central Christchurch are struggling to find a suitable building.

Architects defend 'dull' new Chch designs

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Widespread demolition, beefed up structural requirements and strict planning rules have dictated how new Christchurch buildings look, says a leading local architect.

Christchurch Town Hall should go - Gerry Brownlee

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has declared his hand over the fate of the town hall, saying the damaged complex is outdated indicating it should go.

Christchurch Land confiscations continue…

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:56:30 GMT

And so it goes on:

Land prices drive Chch investors away

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

"Speculative" land prices in central Christchurch had driven Goodman Property Group away from an interest in helping redevelop flattened areas.

'Disgraceful bickering' stalling CBD rebuild

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Contenders to design and build the Christchurch Convention Centre are "in the dark" about the stalled process, after being shortlisted six months ago.

Millions of insurance dollars in jeopardy

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:08:00 GMT

At least $200 million of insurance funds the city council is relying on to replace and fix its damaged assets is at risk, reports show.

Stalled consents vex developers

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:08:00 GMT

Property developers say "delaying tactics" by the Christchurch City Council's consents department are costing them thousands of dollars a day.

Another central-city cordon lifted

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:11:00 GMT

Another cordon has been lifted in central Christchurch, with access to streets east of Manchester St opened.

Christchurch Airport takes out best in category award

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:37:55 GMT

Congratulations to the project team for taking out the best in category award at the Property Council New Zealand’s Property Industry Awards.

Key bridge reopening September

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:56:00 GMT

Two-way access across the main link to South Brighton and Southshore should be restored in September.

Brighton bridge reopening September

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:56:00 GMT

Two-way access across the main link to South Brighton and Southshore should be restored in September.

Live chat: Scirt talks roadworks

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:16:00 GMT

Road works across Christchurch have been a hot topic in lately.

Mystery surrounds who saw the letter

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:46:00 GMT

The Greens fear the Government may be tempted to take over the Christchurch City Council as it did with regional council.

'Fantastic hub' to be built on Belfast site

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:44:55 GMT

A $36 million industrial park housing up to 30 businesses will be built on the Belfast freezing works site.

Drivers can expect roadworks for years yet