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The Ferrymead Bridge replacement project is on schedule with the demolition of the existing bridge expected to be complete before the end of April 2013.

New Majestic church to open 2016

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:09:00 GMT

The site of the historic Cranmer Court building has been sold to the Majestic Church for $10 million.

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.

Dirty demolition contractors face callbacks

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Demolition contractors tearing down condemned Christchurch houses are being investigated for burying debris onsite instead of dumping the material.

Cathedral plan now detailed, group says

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Government has rejected a plan to make the Christ Church Cathedral safe but the group behind the proposal claims it has been further developed and meets all concerns.

Heathcote Voluntary Library to be demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:14:11 GMT

The earthquake-damaged Heathcote Voluntary Library building is to be demolished.

NZ's oldest police station closes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:21:00 GMT

One of the oldest police stations in the country has closed it's cell's for the last time today.

Central city officially a rebuild zone

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Canterbury Brewery sign comes down in central Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:44:00 GMT

The fabric of Christchurch changed again this morning with the start of one of the city's most recognisable buildings coming down.

Time-lapse video of the Christchurch Central Business District, 1 February 2012 to 31 January 2013

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:37:03 GMT

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has released a video showing time-lapse photography of the Christchurch Central Business District taken between 1 February 2012 and 31 January 2013.

Demolition of No. 57

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (avonsidechch) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:30:00 GMT

57 Cowlishaw Street has been demolished. Alan Cooke’s photographs give a wonderful bird’s eye view of the process.

17 Council City Housing Units in Aranui to close

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:31:14 GMT

Christchurch City Council is today closing 31 units in three social housing complexes across the city and staff will be working closely with residents to identify alternative homes for them.

Christchurch CBD progress encouraging

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

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Harewood Community Centre building closes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:36:03 GMT

Christchurch City Council is today closing the Harewood Community Centre building after receiving the results of a Detailed Engineering Evaluation (DEE) assessment.

Christchurch mayor's new idea for damaged cathedral

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:13:00 GMT

South Brighton Community Centre demolition to begin

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:03:04 GMT

Demolition of the South Brighton Community Centre will begin today (Monday 21 January) and is expected to be completed early next month.

Canterbury architects want historic Lyttelton building saved

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:28:00 GMT

Demolition of Sumner Library begins

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:09:28 GMT

Unit Manager Libraries and Information Carolyn Robertson says the loss of the library has been a blow to the local community. However, the Council is continuing to look at options for a combined new community facility in the area.

Asbestos hazard in Christchurch CBD

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:20:00 GMT

Dance-O-Mat closed temporarily due to demolition

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GapFiller) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:45:07 GMT

Due to the demolition of Vero House next door, the Dance-O-Mat has had to be packed away. We’re really sorry but such is life in gap land. It will be back as soon as the demo is done and dusted at 136 Oxford Tce, near Re:Start. Late January we are told…

Luck's building sold to Cera

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:05:50 GMT

The 190-square-metre site of a heritage building known as Luck's building is the first to be settled as part of the Crown's purchase plan under Christchurch's central city blueprint.

Another old Dunger gone- High Street loses another building to fire….

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:24:02 GMT

Demo plan a shock for homeowner

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:27:00 GMT

A Christchurch woman was shocked to discover her home sealed behind tall fences ready for demolition when she returned from work.

Sumner, South Brighton to lose community facilities

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Red zone workers told to cover up

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:13:00 GMT

Workers in Christchurch's central city red zone may not be able to wear shorts or T-shirts to work next year.

Crews take eight-storey building apart

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:49:00 GMT

An eight-storey office block in Christchurch is being taken apart this weekend in a quick-fire demolition using special high-reach excavators.

Speedy demolition this weekend

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:36:23 GMT

This weekend will see a unique quick-fire demolition of the eight-storey URS House on the corner of Gloucester and Durham Streets.

Church groups commit to building new cathedral

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:11:53 GMT

The Anglican Church in Christchurch has today revealed a formal commitment to build a new cathedral in Cathedral Square.

Abandoned house demolished to deter activity

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:34:33 GMT

An abandoned building at the corner of Purchas Street and Bishop Street has been demolished by CERA.

Technical Report - Peer Review - The Performance of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in the 2010-2011 Canterbury Earthquake Swarm

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (RoyalCommission) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:51:45 GMT

Call for Christchurch Cathedral demolition order scrutiny

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:53:00 GMT

Labour is welcoming the High Court ruling that has stopped the demolition of Christchurch Cathedral.

Christchurch Cathedral demolition plans halted by High Court

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:45:00 GMT

A court ruling has ordered that the demolition of Christchurch Cathedral must be stopped until further notice.

Finding Diamonds in the Christchurch Earthquake Rubble

debdonnell@smallbizwriting.com (DebDonnell) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:21:03 GMT

Who would have thought we’d find diamonds in the Christchurch Earthquake Rubble?

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).

Basilica walls may be saved

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:55:00 GMT

Remnants of Christchurch's earthquake-ravaged Catholic cathedral may be preserved as a memorial with a new cathedral built next door.

Red-zone clearance to accelerate next year

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:52:00 GMT

The clearance of Christchurch's red-zoned suburbs is expected to accelerate next year as thousands of houses are approved for demolition.

Goliath finishes off Westpac building

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:00:12 GMT

The demolition of the 14-storey Westpac building is nearly complete.

Lyttelton Tunnel building to be bowled

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:04:16 GMT

Another council pool in danger of permanent closure

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:16:15 GMT

Demolition warning from bishop

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 GMT

The Anglican Bishop warned her diocese the Government would step in and demolish Christ Church Cathedral if they did not quickly make a decision on its future, previously confidential minutes released as part of a High Court case reveal.

Battle brewing over Christchurch Town Hall

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:31:37 GMT

The main auditorium of Christchurch's Town Hall is the only part of the iconic complex city council staff are recommending for repair.

Demolition of the QE2 Complex in Christchurch: A Pictorial Overview

ben@minutepast2.com (ChChEarthquakeNews) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Demolition is well underway at Christchurch's QEII Park Recreation and Sport Cenre

House demolitions

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (avonsidechch) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Demolition of Susanne’s house at 44 Cowlishaw Street started on Wednesday,

Chen adds weight to cathedral demolition debate

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Out of ruins comes a gem of an idea

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Council requests pause on Cranmer Courts demolition

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:45:53 GMT

Christchurch City Council today agreed to request the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority hold the demolition of Cranmer Courts for one month.

Demolition farce for St Albans homes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Cathedral shortfall $50m

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:37:00 GMT

About half of Christ Church Cathedral's $40 million insurance payout will be spent before the rebuild begins, court documents show.

$5m bill just to make Cranmer Courts safe

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:37:00 GMT

Potential buyers are still interested in saving Cranmer Courts, despite a possible $5 million price tag just to make the building safe.

Cranmer Court demolition 'all bad news'

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:28:19 GMT

City councillors who fought to save the historic Cranmer Court in Christchurch from demolition have conceded defeat, saying the cost of restoration was just too much.

Cathedral custodians reject claims they can't demolish

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:55:08 GMT

Custodians of the earthquake-crippled Christ Church Cathedral have today flatly rejected claims they cannot legally demolish the landmark building.

Protesters arrested at Cranmer Court demolition

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:24:00 GMT

Cranmer Court was home to New Zealand’s first normal school, Christchurch Teachers’ College, and most recently 31 inner city apartments, before the February quake struck.

Protests as Cranmer Court is demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:56:00 GMT

Protesters have been arrested as the demolition of one of Christchurch’s oldest buildings got underway this morning.

Owners 'not obliged' to save cathedral

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:26:00 GMT

Cranmer Court demolition to resume

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:32:00 GMT

By 3 News online staff

Loss of Christchurch’s Cranmer Courts a disaster

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:38:45 GMT

Time running out for historic Christchurch building

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Last ditch deal fails

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:59:26 GMT

The building destroyers

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:04:59 GMT

Our disappearing city centre

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Living with demolition dust in Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtECAN) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:30:28 GMT

Miyamoto Impact launches joint company in NZ

rachel@bodyworksmassage.co.nz (rachel_a) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:09:01 GMT

Up to 25,000 buildings around the country assessed as earthquake prone, a new company has been established - drawing on local knowledge and international experience - to help building owners understand the issues associated with earthquake risk and design affordable seismic strengthening solutions.

Rubble from quake will be dumped until 2017

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:39:45 GMT

Rubble from earthquake-damaged buildings will continue to be dumped at a Christchurch landfill until 2017, the city council confirmed today.

Consents granted for Burwood Resource Recovery Park

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:55:35 GMT

History comes with a high price

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:24:44 GMT

LORRAINE NORTH

City's playground lost

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Sumner apartments coming down

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:38:01 GMT

Reopening of Tuam Street

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:11:45 GMT

Council considers demolition moratorium

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:09:00 GMT

Demo forces partial Gloucester St closure

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:24:00 GMT

Clocktower demolition begins

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:23:08 GMT

Farmers building urgently demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:46:11 GMT

Search dogs train in Christchurch rubble

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:48:00 GMT

Asbestos fears unlikely to be realised

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:39:00 GMT

Eleventh-hour offer may save Cranmer Courts

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:33:27 GMT

Final death knell sounds for QEII

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:02:51 GMT

Failure to raise $6m spells end for facade

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Last-ditch effort to save historic building's facade

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:23:00 GMT

The demolition of the QEII stadium

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:13:00 GMT

New community centre planned for Shirley

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:46:00 GMT

Heritage structures may be affected

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:50:32 GMT

Shirley community centre to be demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:08:00 GMT

ChCh Cathedral demolition decision may be months away

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:51:00 GMT

Old railway station demolition begins

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:29:00 GMT

ChristChurch Cathedral fight goes to court

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Cracroft House demolished

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:07:00 GMT

Building blast a bittersweet moment

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:54:00 GMT

VIDEO: Christchurch implosion - ground cam angle

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:40:00 GMT

VIDEO: Christchurch implosion - weather cam angle

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:30:00 GMT

VIDEO: Christchurch Radio Network House implosion

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:40:00 GMT

Implosion demolishes Radio Network House

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Live stream: Christchurch implosion

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:44:00 GMT

Plea for waste wood to make furniture

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:57:00 GMT

Building implosion a sign of progress

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:01:51 GMT