Rebuild Christchurch Feed

Businesses being evicted to make way for Christchurch's new metro sports precinct fear having to shut their doors and shed staff as they struggle to find new premises.

City gym's fate stuck on a treadmill

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Les Mills was staying, then it was going, and now it looks like it might stay again.

Funding stoush looms over anchor projects

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:48:00 GMT

High-level negotiations are under way between the city council and the Government over who will pay for and who will own the anchor projects planned for Christchurch's new central business district.

CCDU flip-flops again. New-CBD-buildings-to-be-demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:49:09 GMT

The insanity of CERA/CCDU continues. Westende House, a brand new, tenanted building in Manchester Street (130% of the New Building code) to be demolished for a wider roadway.

App shows Chch pre- and post-quake

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:23:00 GMT

There are new apps that enable users to point their phone at an empty plot of land and see what used to be there and what will be there in the future.\

CCDU Six-Pack 1 March 2013

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:34:01 GMT

Centennial Pool fight 'not over'

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:24:00 GMT

Centennial Pool supporters say the fight to save the earthquake-hit facility is not over, despite city council staff advising against its repair.

Call for action on mall impasse

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:36:00 GMT

Pressure is mounting for Government intervention to resolve a dispute that is delaying the redevelopment of Christchurch's City Mall.

The Amazing Place Opening Event

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:24:36 GMT

CCDU Six-Pack 15th February 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:13:30 GMT

Good progress in CBD land purchases

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:02:43 GMT

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says contracts have been signed by 27 property owners and agreement in principle reached with another 20 owners.

Good progress in CBD land purchases

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:12:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

CCDU Design retains one way streets…..

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:21:14 GMT

The “New” transport plan: Link here: for the city has kept the one street system. Their logic defies belief. Internationally one way streets are a dead duck.

CCDU 6 pack 1 Feb 2013

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:15:43 GMT

· Consultation has closed on the draft of – the transport chapter of the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. Around 160 submissions will now be assessed to identify possible changes.

Rebuild buy-ups at 1 per cent

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:32:00 GMT

The Government has reached agreements with owners on fewer than 5 per cent of properties needed for the redesign of central Christchurch and bought just 1 per cent, but believes it is making progress.

Christchurch CBD progress encouraging

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:52:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Last chance to have a say on transport in central Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:12:30 GMT

Greater Christchurch residents are being urged to have their say on the An Accessible City draft document on transport in central Christchurch before the public consultation phase comes to an end.

Five vie for 'iconic' city project

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:49:00 GMT

CCDU Six-Pack 20th December 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:16:57 GMT

Master planner sought for world-class health hub

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:46:03 GMT

A call has gone out today for groups wanting to master plan a world-class hub for health education, research and innovation in Christchurch.

CCDU Six-Pack 14th December 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:34:35 GMT

Rebuild Christchurch Encourages Public to Have Their Say on Transport Plan

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:42:29 GMT

“Overwhelmingly the comments and engagement both on rebuildchristchurch.co.nz and in social media suggest most people feel the plan is in line with what they want for the city in the future,” Deon Swiggs of Rebuild Christchurch says.

CCDU Six-Pack 7th December 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:38:45 GMT

Council releases memorandum on proposed Hagley Oval Cricket ground redevelopment

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:05:53 GMT

Christchurch City Council has released a memorandum clarifying the impact of the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan on the proposed redevelopment of the cricket ground at the Hagley Oval.

CERA calls 55-second press conference

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:11:00 GMT

Christchurch Central Development Unit boss Warrick Issacs must have an itching to get home for the weekend.

CCDU Six Pack 30 November 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:05:35 GMT

First CBD commercial land purchases welcomed

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:27:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Central City Retail Precinct Westpac Build Plan Original Documents

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:02:36 GMT

Westpac have prepared a masterplan for the specified area of the Central City Retail Precinct.

Christchurch city transport plan includes inconsistencies and misses opportunities

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:29:44 GMT

November 29, 2012

Transport plan 'misses opportunities'

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:53:15 GMT

Christchurch's draft transport plan has "missed opportunities", a University of Canterbury transport expert says.

Crown eyes 104 CBD properties

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:43:00 GMT

The Crown is poised to spend tens of millions of dollars by early next year to buy the first tranche of land tagged for central-city anchor projects.

Feedback sought on Govt transport plan for city

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:50:40 GMT

CERA wants feedback from Christchurch citizens on An Accessible City,

CCDU Six-Pack 23 November 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:42:17 GMT

Central city transport plan backed by Environment Canterbury

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtECAN) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:32:24 GMT

Environment Canterbury welcomes the release of the draft transport plan for the central city by the Christchurch Central Development Unit.

Transport plan vague about vehicle dispersal

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:32:37 GMT

Christchurch City Council has adopted the Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan without clarifying how traffic will disperse from the two major roads that end on St Albans boundaries.

Christchurch City Council votes to save Town Hall

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:49:00 GMT

The Christchurch City Council has voted unanimously to save the Christchurch Town Hall.

Forced acquisitions not attractive - specialist

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:47:31 GMT

Affected landowners should be concerned about two aspects of the way that the Christchurch Central Development Unit proceeds with compulsory land acquisition in the CBD, according to Catherine Schache, a commercial law specialist at Duncan Cotterill.

Global opportunity to find solutions for Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:46:47 GMT

The inclusion of Christchurch in a global solution-finding competition will ensure the very best minds in the world contribute to regeneration of the city, says Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.

Govt begins ChCh land purchases

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The Govt has taken the first step in forcing some Christchurch landowners to hand over their land for the rebuild.

Plea for cyclists in CBD plan

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:14:00 GMT

Cycling and car advocates say new transport plans for central Christchurch need to provide more for cyclists.

Christchurch the accessible city

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:36:25 GMT

Great to see the draft transport plan for Christchurch has been released

CCDU- what are you doing???

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:39:18 GMT

Locked out of undamaged factory for 635 days

Crunch time for central city blueprint

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:59:11 GMT

Rivals vie for Chch retail spots

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:46:00 GMT

The Australian powerhouse duo of the Westpac Bank and the Goodman Group have shown their hand in the battle to redevelop central Christchurch's shopping area.

CCDU quiet on transport plan price tag

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:57:30 GMT

Christchurch's transportation plan could take 20 years to fully implement.

Plan's lack of light rail 'short-sighted'

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:40:00 GMT

The lack of light rail in the the Government's central city transport plan is "short-sighted", Mayor Bob Parker says.

Draft Transport Plan open for public consultation

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:07:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

New plan for ChCh's inner city streets

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:02:02 GMT

Speed limits will be lowered and one-way streets altered in new proposals for Christchurch's inner city.

Chch Draft Transport Plan released today

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:27:54 GMT

Christchurch's Draft Transport Plan will be released today.

Transport plans for Chch due

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:28:00 GMT

The future shape of Christchurch's transport network will become clearer over the next few days as two key agencies announce their plans on how to get people moving around the city.

The Christchurch City Blueprint – Major Project economic considerations

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:46:18 GMT

The release of the Blueprint Masterplan in July was a huge boost to the city and people of Christchurch.

Quake-hit Bicycle Thief to be demolished

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:45:00 GMT

The Bicycle Thief, on the western side of Latimer Square, has been given its marching orders by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU).

McCloud criticises recovery blueprint

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:08:00 GMT

CCDU SixPack - 26 October 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:24:55 GMT

Developers in fight for central city

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:51:00 GMT

Three groups are fighting for control of a prime riverside block in Christchurch's City Mall, with one releasing plans for an ambitious $200 million precinct.

Europe players may lower premiums

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:42:23 GMT

A government-funded city development body has been wooing European insurers to try to smooth the way for better insurance conditions and cheaper premiums for Cantabrians.

Keen interest in key Christchurch project

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Interest in one of the anchor projects in Christchurch's central-city blueprint is high, with potential developers coming from overseas.

Call for affordable housing in new city village

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:43:00 GMT

Chch housing design competition launched

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:02:00 GMT

A competition to find "innovative and exciting" housing designs for Christchurch's new inner city has been launched by the Government.

CCDU Six Pack 12 October 2012

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:48:08 GMT

Christchurch convention centre process underway

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:42:08 GMT

Work on Christchurch’s new Convention Centre Precinct is underway, with the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) and Christchurch City Council now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from groups wishing to participate in the project.

Convention Centre Precinct Process is Underway

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:19:27 GMT

Christchurch convention centre process underway

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:06:00 GMT

Framing the central city: again

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ArchitectureNow) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Heritage buildings' fate to be discussed

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:31:00 GMT

More than a quarter of the heritage buildings still standing in central Christchurch could be affected by the central city blueprint, heritage advocates say.

CERA publish Cabinet papers and Ministerial Decisions for Christchurch CBD Recovery

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (avonsidechch) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:59:00 GMT

CERA have published the Cabinet paper and Minute mandating CERA to lead and promote the recovery of the Christchurch Central Business District.

Convention centre designers sought

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Chris Barton: Grand plan, or land grab?

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:32 GMT

Property developer Lisle Hood labelled it a "land grab", telling it was "public terrorism on the population of Christchurch, particularly business owners". Long-term property investor Denis Harwood told the acquisition process was "". And the government body doing the grabbing - the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) - was called a "".

First step for River Precinct

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:53:01 GMT

Centennial Pool future still unknown

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:38:00 GMT

Christchurch woos investors

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:25:17 GMT

Threat to Christchurch shopping precinct

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Christchurch owners push for good value from Government buy out

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Surveys Demonstrate Strong Commitment to Future of Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:36:59 GMT

Costs could bar small firms from CBD

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:20:36 GMT

Blueprint for Christchurch plan unveiled to Australia

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:25:43 GMT

Cera and valuers to meet over central sites

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Chaos fears in buy-up of CBD land

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:45:00 GMT

The wheels are starting to fall off the Government's buy-up of central city land and it could get worse if problems with the process are not urgently addressed, property valuers warn.