﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rebuild Christchurch Feed</title><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/</link><description>The latest from the Rebuild Christchurch Blog.</description><docs>http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><generator>Rebuild Christchurch Website</generator><item><title>Chch must retain its heritage buildings</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/5/press-business-rebuild-news-chch-must-retain-its-heritage-buildings'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/5/press-business-rebuild-news-chch-must-retain-its-heritage-buildings</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch’s first phone call</title><description>In 1877, the world was abuzz with the news of Professor Bell&amp;#8217;s invention &amp;#8211; the telephone. The Steinway Hall,  in New York, was packed to capacity on the 2nd of April, 1877 with the first exhibition in a series in that city of &amp;#8216;that marvellous discovery&amp;#8217; the telephone. Speculation was rife that it would supplant the regular telegraph system. Reports scoffed at the &amp;#8216;unsophisticated&amp;#8217; people who were excited with the prospect of &amp;#8216;having a private telephone,  ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/5/lost-christchurch-christchurch-s-first-phone-call'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/5/lost-christchurch-christchurch-s-first-phone-call</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 21:01:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New $67M cathedral restoration plan</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-new-67m-cathedral-restoration-plan'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-new-67m-cathedral-restoration-plan</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>20,000 visitors experience Quake City attraction</title><description>welcomed its 20,000 visitor today.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/20-000-visitors-experience-quake-city-attraction'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/20-000-visitors-experience-quake-city-attraction</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CantyMuseum)</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:28:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discovery reopens at Canterbury Museum</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/discovery-reopens-at-canterbury-museum'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/discovery-reopens-at-canterbury-museum</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CantyMuseum)</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dancing, festival as New Regent Street re-opens</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/dancing-festival-as-new-regent-street-re-opens'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/dancing-festival-as-new-regent-street-re-opens</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:36:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charity set to restore old Trinity Church</title><description>One of Christchurch&amp;#39;s oldest stone churches could be fully restored after a new buyer came forward.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/press-business-rebuild-news-charity-set-to-restore-old-trinity-church'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/press-business-rebuild-news-charity-set-to-restore-old-trinity-church</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Govt works on quake-prone buildings policy</title><description>The Government is developing a new policy for quake-prone buildings and will announce it this year.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-govt-works-on-quake-prone-buildings-policy'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-govt-works-on-quake-prone-buildings-policy</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Church leaders favour new cathedral design</title><description>Anglican church leaders and Christchurch residents appear to favour a modern design for a new cathedral.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-church-leaders-favour-new-cathedral-design'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/3news-co-nz-church-leaders-favour-new-cathedral-design</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch’s Countess – Léontine de la Pasture</title><description>To the inhabitants of colonial Nelson, Léontine, Countess de la Pasture, was the epitome of Victorian refinement and manners. To her husband, Gerard Gustavus Ducarel, the fourth Marquis de la Pasture, she was his beloved Lily, a virtuous and noble woman, who not only possessed great strength but generously opened her hand and her heart to the needy. Léontine&amp;#8217;s presence was warmly embraced by the small, fledgling colonial society of Nelson. Her presence lent a sense of importance and class  ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/lost-christchurch-christchurch-s-countess-l-ontine-de-la-pasture'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/lost-christchurch-christchurch-s-countess-l-ontine-de-la-pasture</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:52:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residents discuss Christ Church Cathedral options</title><description>More than 200 people attended last night&amp;#39;s public forum on options to replace the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/the-nz-herald-residents-discuss-christ-church-cathedral-options'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/the-nz-herald-residents-discuss-christ-church-cathedral-options</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>cathedralconversations.co.nz</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/http-cathedralconversations-co-nz'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/http-cathedralconversations-co-nz</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:05:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quirky roofs may rise again</title><description>Paul King wanted to resurrect the roof and ceiling from Nazareth House Chapel into an earthquake memorial.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/press-business-rebuild-news-quirky-roofs-may-rise-again'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/press-business-rebuild-news-quirky-roofs-may-rise-again</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:43:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cakes &amp; Confectionery on High Street</title><description>Sandwiched between the White Hart Hotel and the Universal Boot Depot at 223 and 225 High Street, was the business founded by Mr James Freeman, pastry cook and caterer. After shopping at Messrs Strange and Co.&amp;#8217;s establishment, the Christchurch shopper in 1906 could use the passage-way leading from there into the premises of James Freeman Ltd, where they could obtain &amp;#8216;First-class Refreshments and Confectionery&amp;#8217;. From 12 o&amp;#8217;clock till 2 p.m, three courses served with tea or c ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/lost-christchurch-cakes-and-confectionery-on-high-street'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/4/lost-christchurch-cakes-and-confectionery-on-high-street</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:22:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$2.7 million granted to central city heritage landmarks</title><description>The Christchurch City Council has approved $2.7 million for the repair and strengthening of the Christchurch Club and the former Trinity Congregational Church.&amp;nbsp; Both buildings were seriously damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/-2-7-million-granted-to-central-city-heritage-landmarks'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/-2-7-million-granted-to-central-city-heritage-landmarks</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:35:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Old Sumner Road Cave Dweller</title><description>A Pitiable Case As a man was walking around Sumner road, in October 1901, a lady passed by and drew his attention to a small cave in the side of the hill where she said an old lady and her husband were living. He was rather taken back, even more so when he went inside the cave, which was located just off the road, a little above the artillery barracks. It was a mere hole in the hillside &amp;#8211; 14 ft long, 10 ft wide by 11 ft high &amp;#8211; which years ago had been used to store blasting powder wh ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/lost-christchurch-the-old-sumner-road-cave-dweller'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/lost-christchurch-the-old-sumner-road-cave-dweller</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:32:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Repairs underway on historic monuments</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/repairs-underway-on-historic-monuments'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/repairs-underway-on-historic-monuments</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:13:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loners, Vagrants and Deserters – The Port Hills Cave Dwellers</title><description>Since early European settlement, the caves that honeycombed the Port Hills, from Sumner to Lyttelton, have been used by all manner of loners, vagrants and deserters as places of escape or retreat One Sunday in July, 1863, a party of men employed in the tunnel, while on an excursion to Godley Head, discovered an old man in a cave. He was in the last state of exhaustion. &amp;#8216;Having administered some food and a stimulant to the sufferer&amp;#8217;, the old man recovered enough to speak. He told them ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/lost-christchurch-loners-vagrants-and-deserters-the-port-hills-cave-dwellers'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/lost-christchurch-loners-vagrants-and-deserters-the-port-hills-cave-dwellers</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council heritage grant for Little Akaloa church</title><description>St Luke&amp;rsquo;s Anglican Church in Little Akaloa is to be the recipient of up to $33,860 from the Christchurch City Council&amp;rsquo;s Heritage Incentive Grant Fund.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/council-heritage-grant-for-little-akaloa-church'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/council-heritage-grant-for-little-akaloa-church</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:49:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heritage loss a big concern</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/the-nz-herald-heritage-loss-a-big-concern'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/the-nz-herald-heritage-loss-a-big-concern</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Engineers at odds over safety of rebuilding Chch Cathedral</title><description>The Anglican Church&amp;#39;s plans for the Christchurch Cathedral site will be revealed this month, but campaigners are still battling to save the quake-damaged building.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/3news-co-nz-engineers-at-odds-over-safety-of-rebuilding-chch-cathedral'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/3/3news-co-nz-engineers-at-odds-over-safety-of-rebuilding-chch-cathedral</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral plan now detailed, group says</title><description>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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-cathedral-plan-now-detailed-group-says'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-cathedral-plan-now-detailed-group-says</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well from the 1860s discovered in Lyttelton</title><description>A 30-metre-deep well dating back to the 1860s has been uncovered in excavations at a Lyttelton house.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-well-from-the-1860s-discovered-in-lyttelton'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-well-from-the-1860s-discovered-in-lyttelton</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Whale of a Time at Sumner</title><description>Whale at Sumner Provides Amusement for Trippers
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“Considerable excitement was caused at Sumner at about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, when it was reported that something like a large upturned boat was seen about 3 or 4 miles out from the beach. To find out what it was, Acting-Pilot Joseph Hint’s got a crew together and went out in No. 2 Lifeboat...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-a-whale-of-a-time-at-sumner'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-a-whale-of-a-time-at-sumner</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:35:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Morning Marmite</title><description>If you&amp;#8217;re missing your morning Marmite (or know someone who is) and love vintage advertising, then this card is for you. It features a 1928  Sanitarium Marmite ad. This A5 size card features: embossed border blank (no message) insert sheet printed with a vintage image of a Marmite jar comes with an envelope packaged in a clear sealed bag &amp;#160; $5.50 including postage within NZ &amp;#62;&amp;#62; Click here to go to order form&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-morning-marmite'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-morning-marmite</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:45:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flax, Coffee, Tea and Chicory – the Trent Brothers’ Christchurch Empire</title><description>It is ten days before Christmas, 1877 and two brothers, Frederick and James Trent, stand expectantly before the Reverend Henry Crocker Marriott Watson at altar in St John the Baptist Church, Latimer Square, Christchurch. That week, residents in Colombo Street are being entertained in the evenings by the antics of a pet kangaroo which had escaped from the confines of somebody's backyard. The animal had managed to alight onto Mr Mein's small goods shop, providing great amusement to the passers-by.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-flax-coffee-tea-and-chicory-the-trent-brothers-christchurch-empire'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-flax-coffee-tea-and-chicory-the-trent-brothers-christchurch-empire</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:24:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury Brewery sign comes down in central Christchurch</title><description>The fabric of Christchurch changed again this morning with the start of one of the city&amp;#39;s most recognisable buildings coming down.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/3news-co-nz-canterbury-brewery-sign-comes-down-in-central-christchurch'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/3news-co-nz-canterbury-brewery-sign-comes-down-in-central-christchurch</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Security Issues in CBD Red Zone Contractor Enclaves…… &amp; IAG Service addresses</title><description>Locked out of undamaged factory for 718 days&amp;hellip;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/shakytown-blues-security-issues-in-cbd-red-zone-contractor-enclaves-and-iag-service-addresses'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/shakytown-blues-security-issues-in-cbd-red-zone-contractor-enclaves-and-iag-service-addresses</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues)</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:09:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ethel Bradley and the Cashel Street Mystery</title><description>Part One: Love, Lies and Lost Lives.
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Peering into the mirror, Ethel May Bradley places on her head the large black hat that her sister-in-law, Clara has trimmed for her with ribbon. Reflected back is a neat figure dressed in a dark blue serge outfit trimmed with black braid, worn over a white blouse. Pinned to her corsage is a jet brooch and a mourning brooch, which, when paired with the black crepe on her arm, signals a recent and close bereavement. Black shoes fit over her stockinged fe ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-ethel-bradley-and-the-cashel-street-mystery'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/lost-christchurch-ethel-bradley-and-the-cashel-street-mystery</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:45:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Theatre restoration spinoff for traffic flow</title><description>Restoration of the Isaac Theatre Royal in central Christchurch could mean Gloucester St will soon be reopened to two-way traffic.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-theatre-restoration-spinoff-for-traffic-flow'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-theatre-restoration-spinoff-for-traffic-flow</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Regent St gearing up to reopen</title><description>Two New Regent St shops have been refurbished and handed back to their owners, and the precinct&amp;#39;s opening date is pencilled in for March 22.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-new-regent-st-gearing-up-to-reopen'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/press-business-rebuild-news-new-regent-st-gearing-up-to-reopen</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UC designs phone app for Christchurch’s historic High Street precinct</title><description>The University of Canterbury (UC) has designed a phone app and a website for Christchurch&amp;rsquo;s quake-hit historic High Street precinct which was severely damaged in the February 22 earthquake.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/uc-designs-phone-app-for-christchurch-s-historic-high-street-precinct'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/2/uc-designs-phone-app-for-christchurch-s-historic-high-street-precinct</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity)</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:54:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Artefacts discovered under Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royale</title><description>Archaeologists working in Christchurch have stumbled across a &amp;ldquo;massive&amp;rdquo; collection of artefacts under the quake-damaged Isaac Theatre Royal.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/3news-co-nz-artefacts-discovered-under-christchurchs-isaac-theatre-royale'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/3news-co-nz-artefacts-discovered-under-christchurchs-isaac-theatre-royale</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On this day: Wairarapa earthquake 1855</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/eqc-on-this-day-wairarapa-earthquake-1855'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/eqc-on-this-day-wairarapa-earthquake-1855</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtEQC)</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:51:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Before and after the “Sign of the Kiwi”</title><description>&amp;#8220;Jog on, jog on, the footpath way. And cheerily hent the stile, A merry heart goes all the way, Your sad tires in a mile.&amp;#8221; — &amp;#8220;A Winter&amp;#8217;s Tale,&amp;#8221; Sheakespeare. Such is the motto on the front of the picturesque rest-house on the Summit Road, near Dyer&amp;#8217;s Pass. It was a lovely spring morning, with just enough wind to keep the air cool -  an ideal day for such an outing. The modern and useful tram had brought us up Cashmere Hills, past many charming villas with thei ...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/lost-christchurch-before-and-after-the-sign-of-the-kiwi-'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/lost-christchurch-before-and-after-the-sign-of-the-kiwi-</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:25:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Transitional Book available (as featured on Radio NZ)</title><description>Christchurch: The Transitional City Part IV a book documenting transitional post-quake projects in ChCh&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/gapfiller-transitional-book-available-as-featured-on-radio-nz-'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2013/1/gapfiller-transitional-book-available-as-featured-on-radio-nz-</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GapFiller)</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:05:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vintage Christchurch Street Scene Bookmark</title><description>Bookmark featuring a Christchurch Street scene against the background of the Cathedral...&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/lost-christchurch-vintage-christchurch-street-scene-bookmark'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/lost-christchurch-vintage-christchurch-street-scene-bookmark</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (LostChristchurch)</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:17:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last views of a fallen city – a virtual tour of Christchurch’s Red Zone</title><description>Some of the last panoramic views of Christchurch&amp;rsquo;s Red Zone have been preserved in the University of Canterbury (UC) QuakeStudies digital archive.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/last-views-of-a-fallen-city-a-virtual-tour-of-christchurch-s-red-zone'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/last-views-of-a-fallen-city-a-virtual-tour-of-christchurch-s-red-zone</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luck's building sold to Cera</title><description>The 190-square-metre site of a heritage building known as Luck&amp;#39;s building is the first to be settled as part of the Crown&amp;#39;s purchase plan under Christchurch&amp;#39;s central city blueprint.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/press-business-rebuild-news-lucks-building-sold-to-cera'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/press-business-rebuild-news-lucks-building-sold-to-cera</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:05:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Another old Dunger gone- High Street loses another building to fire….</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/shakytown-blues-another-old-dunger-gone-high-street-loses-another-building-to-fire-'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/shakytown-blues-another-old-dunger-gone-high-street-loses-another-building-to-fire-</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues)</author><pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:24:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral decision planned for Feb</title><description>Anglican leaders hope to make a decision on the future of the Christ Church Cathedral by the end of February.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/the-press-news-cathedral-decision-planned-for-feb'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/12/the-press-news-cathedral-decision-planned-for-feb</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:49:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donor fronts to save Timeball Station</title><description>A mystery donor has stepped in to help resurrect Lyttelton&amp;#39;s earthquake-damaged Timeball Station.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-press-news-donor-fronts-to-save-timeball-station'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-press-news-donor-fronts-to-save-timeball-station</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property Matters: Seismic work put at $100b</title><description>Property sector could face bills dwarfing the leaky building issue.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-nz-herald-property-matters-seismic-work-put-at-100b'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-nz-herald-property-matters-seismic-work-put-at-100b</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Regent St aims for relaunch in February</title><description>It may be two years since it was forcibly closed for business, but one of Christchurch&amp;#39;s most picturesque streets will soon reopen.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/press-business-rebuild-news-new-regent-st-aims-for-relaunch-in-february'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/press-business-rebuild-news-new-regent-st-aims-for-relaunch-in-february</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Church groups commit to building new cathedral</title><description>The Anglican Church in Christchurch has today revealed a formal commitment to build a new cathedral in Cathedral Square.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-nz-herald-church-groups-commit-to-building-new-cathedral'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-nz-herald-church-groups-commit-to-building-new-cathedral</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:11:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for Christchurch Cathedral demolition order scrutiny</title><description>Labour is welcoming the High Court ruling that has stopped the demolition of Christchurch Cathedral.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-call-for-christchurch-cathedral-demolition-order-scrutiny'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-call-for-christchurch-cathedral-demolition-order-scrutiny</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch Cathedral demolition plans halted by High Court</title><description>A court ruling has ordered that the demolition of Christchurch Cathedral must be stopped until further notice.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-christchurch-cathedral-demolition-plans-halted-by-high-court'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-christchurch-cathedral-demolition-plans-halted-by-high-court</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Basilica walls may be saved</title><description>Remnants of Christchurch&amp;#39;s earthquake-ravaged Catholic cathedral may be preserved as a memorial with a new cathedral built next door.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-basilica-walls-may-be-saved'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/3news-co-nz-basilica-walls-may-be-saved</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign of the Takahe, Kiwi severely damaged</title><description>The Sign of the Takahe and Sign of the Kiwi will both require strengthening and repair work before they can reopen to the public.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-press-news-sign-of-the-takahe-kiwi-severely-damaged'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/the-press-news-sign-of-the-takahe-kiwi-severely-damaged</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pita Pit Stop for Christchurch Earthquake Recovery</title><description>Christchurch CBD Pita Pit Reopens after Earthquake&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/canterbury-quake-cafe-reflections-pita-pit-stop-for-christchurch-earthquake-recovery'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/11/canterbury-quake-cafe-reflections-pita-pit-stop-for-christchurch-earthquake-recovery</link><author>debdonnell@smallbizwriting.com (DebDonnell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:05:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Committee calls for full Town Hall repair</title><description>Christchurch City Council&amp;#39;s Community, Recreation and Culture Committee today unanimously recommended the entire Town Hall complex be repaired to 100 per cent of New Building Standards.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/committee-calls-for-full-town-hall-repair'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/committee-calls-for-full-town-hall-repair</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:17:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Demolition warning from bishop</title><description>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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-press-news-demolition-warning-from-bishop'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-press-news-demolition-warning-from-bishop</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bid to save stone survivor</title><description>Cranmer Courts may be coming down, but the building&amp;#39;s neo-Gothic twin just around the corner could still be rescued.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-bid-to-save-stone-survivor'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-bid-to-save-stone-survivor</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:01:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owners committed to New City Hotel repair</title><description>One of inner Christchurch&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;traditional&amp;quot; hotels will keep serving pints long into the future if its owners have their way.&amp;nbsp;MATT PHILP reports.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-owners-committed-to-new-city-hotel-repair'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-owners-committed-to-new-city-hotel-repair</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hidden St Albans jewel to be restored</title><description>An 1860s Christchurch heritage building used as a commune since the 1970s will be restored and opened to the public for the first time.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-hidden-st-albans-jewel-to-be-restored'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-hidden-st-albans-jewel-to-be-restored</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:21:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Images from cathedral in design</title><description>The Christchurch Anglican diocese has unveiled designs for the cardboard cathedral&amp;#39;s stained-glass window.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-images-from-cathedral-in-design'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-images-from-cathedral-in-design</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Old kiln fires restoration effort</title><description>The Canterbury earthquakes have revealed a historical building that will be restored to its former glory.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-old-kiln-fires-restoration-effort'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-old-kiln-fires-restoration-effort</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:56:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chen adds weight to cathedral demolition debate</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-chen-adds-weight-to-cathedral-demolition-debate'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-chen-adds-weight-to-cathedral-demolition-debate</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Riccarton House repairs begin</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-riccarton-house-repairs-begin'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-riccarton-house-repairs-begin</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:16:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UC and museum making Christchurch’s heritage available to the world</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/uc-and-museum-making-christchurch-s-heritage-available-to-the-world'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/uc-and-museum-making-christchurch-s-heritage-available-to-the-world</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity)</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why were the small CBD Businesses abandoned to their fate?</title><description>I had an interesting phone call&amp;nbsp; from the company that services Fire Extinguishers.&amp;nbsp; You are right it sounds boring&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;hellip;. but&amp;hellip; as is usual in Christchurch the conversation turned from work to the earthquakes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/shakytown-blues-why-were-the-small-cbd-businesses-abandoned-to-their-fate-'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/shakytown-blues-why-were-the-small-cbd-businesses-abandoned-to-their-fate-</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues)</author><pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Te Kanawa backs Town Hall</title><description>Opera diva Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has backed a campaign to save the Christchurch Town Hall.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-te-kanawa-backs-town-hall'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-te-kanawa-backs-town-hall</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council requests pause on Cranmer Courts demolition</title><description>Christchurch City Council today agreed to request the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority hold the demolition of Cranmer Courts for one month.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/council-requests-pause-on-cranmer-courts-demolition'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/council-requests-pause-on-cranmer-courts-demolition</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:45:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A danger Christchurch’s past will be forgotten, UC lecturer says</title><description>There is a danger that most ongoing memories about Christchurch will just be about the city&amp;rsquo;s earthquakes and not the great things that once stood in the 162 years beforehand, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher said today.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/a-danger-christchurch-s-past-will-be-forgotten-uc-lecturer-says'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/a-danger-christchurch-s-past-will-be-forgotten-uc-lecturer-says</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CanterburyUniversity)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral shortfall $50m</title><description>About half of Christ Church Cathedral&amp;#39;s $40 million insurance payout will be spent before the rebuild begins, court documents show.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-cathedral-shortfall-50m'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-cathedral-shortfall-50m</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$5m bill just to make Cranmer Courts safe</title><description>Potential buyers are still interested in saving Cranmer Courts, despite a possible $5 million price tag just to make the building safe.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-5m-bill-just-to-make-cranmer-courts-safe'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-5m-bill-just-to-make-cranmer-courts-safe</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New bids to save Cranmer Courts</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-new-bids-to-save-cranmer-courts'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-new-bids-to-save-cranmer-courts</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grants may save Pomeroys building</title><description>The Christchurch City Council may help fund seismic strengthening work on two of Canterbury&amp;#39;s oldest brewery buildings.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-grants-may-save-pomeroys-building'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-grants-may-save-pomeroys-building</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mayor keen to chip in on Cathedral's design</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-mayor-keen-to-chip-in-on-cathedrals-design'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-mayor-keen-to-chip-in-on-cathedrals-design</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Banks Peninsula facilities to close</title><description>Christchurch City Council is today (Friday 5 October) closing four community facilities on the Banks Peninsula after receiving the results of engineering assessments that show they are earthquake-prone.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/banks-peninsula-facilities-to-close'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/banks-peninsula-facilities-to-close</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:03:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cranmer Court demolition 'all bad news'</title><description>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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-nz-herald-cranmer-court-demolition-all-bad-news'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-nz-herald-cranmer-court-demolition-all-bad-news</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:28:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral custodians reject claims they can't demolish</title><description>Custodians of the earthquake-crippled Christ Church Cathedral have today flatly rejected claims they cannot legally demolish the landmark building.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-nz-herald-cathedral-custodians-reject-claims-they-cant-demolish'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/the-nz-herald-cathedral-custodians-reject-claims-they-cant-demolish</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:55:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protesters arrested at Cranmer Court demolition</title><description>Cranmer Court was home to New Zealand&amp;rsquo;s first normal school, Christchurch Teachers&amp;rsquo; College, and most recently 31 inner city apartments, before the February quake struck.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-protesters-arrested-at-cranmer-court-demolition'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-protesters-arrested-at-cranmer-court-demolition</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protests as Cranmer Court is demolished</title><description>Protesters have been arrested as the demolition of one of Christchurch&amp;rsquo;s oldest buildings got underway this morning.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-protests-as-cranmer-court-is-demolished'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-protests-as-cranmer-court-is-demolished</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owners 'not obliged' to save cathedral</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-owners-not-obliged-to-save-cathedral'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-owners-not-obliged-to-save-cathedral</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cranmer Court demolition to resume</title><description>By 3 News online staff&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-cranmer-court-demolition-to-resume'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-cranmer-court-demolition-to-resume</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>cathedral bells arrive in UK for assessment</title><description>Thirteen bells rescued from an earthquake-hit cathedral have been brought from New Zealand for assessment.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/cathedral-bells-arrive-in-uk-for-assessment'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/cathedral-bells-arrive-in-uk-for-assessment</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:17:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangiora court's fate uncertain</title><description>The fate of the Rangiora courthouse is still uncertain following major changes to the District Court network announced today.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-rangiora-courts-fate-uncertain'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-rangiora-courts-fate-uncertain</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:26:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral's fate battled in court</title><description>Christ Church Cathedral trustees have a moral and legal obligation to maintain and repair the building, a court has heard.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-cathedrals-fate-battled-in-court'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-cathedrals-fate-battled-in-court</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch cathedral fate discussed in High Court</title><description>In an attempt to save Christchurch&amp;rsquo;s cathedral, its fate will be argued in the High Court today.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-christchurch-cathedral-fate-discussed-in-high-court'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-christchurch-cathedral-fate-discussed-in-high-court</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loss of Christchurch’s Cranmer Courts a disaster</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/loss-of-christchurch-s-cranmer-courts-a-disaster'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/loss-of-christchurch-s-cranmer-courts-a-disaster</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:38:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time running out for historic Christchurch building</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-time-running-out-for-historic-christchurch-building'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/3news-co-nz-time-running-out-for-historic-christchurch-building</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last ditch deal fails</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-last-ditch-deal-fails'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/10/stuff-co-nz-last-ditch-deal-fails</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:59:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heritage buildings' fate to be discussed</title><description>More than a quarter of the heritage buildings still standing in central Christchurch could be affected by the central city blueprint, heritage advocates say.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-heritage-buildings-fate-to-be-discussed'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-heritage-buildings-fate-to-be-discussed</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas deadline unlikely to be met</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-christmas-deadline-unlikely-to-be-met'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-christmas-deadline-unlikely-to-be-met</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Theatre Royal opening delayed</title><description>A repair bill approaching $30 million has forced the Isaac Theatre Royal to delay its opening until mid-2014.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-theatre-royal-opening-delayed'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-theatre-royal-opening-delayed</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Regent St shops preserve streetscape</title><description>An entire historically important street is looking forward to being part of the new Christchurch. MATT PHILP reports.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-new-regent-st-shops-preserve-streetscape'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-new-regent-st-shops-preserve-streetscape</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>History comes with a high price</title><description>LORRAINE NORTH&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/history-comes-with-a-high-price'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/history-comes-with-a-high-price</link><author>info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress)</author><pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:24:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heritage mill to become 'wee jewel'</title><description>I&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-heritage-mill-to-become-wee-jewel'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-heritage-mill-to-become-wee-jewel</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Original beauty at the heart of Knox Church</title><description>It is Christchurch&amp;#39;s most famous interior. Once hidden within an armour of brick, the vaulted ceiling and timber columns of Knox Church in Bealey Ave became the regular backdrop to television news broadcasts in the aftermath of the February earthquake.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-original-beauty-at-the-heart-of-knox-church'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-original-beauty-at-the-heart-of-knox-church</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High Court to hear cathedral case next month</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-high-court-to-hear-cathedral-case-next-month'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-high-court-to-hear-cathedral-case-next-month</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council considers demolition moratorium</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-council-considers-demolition-moratorium'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-council-considers-demolition-moratorium</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cranmer Courts saved at 11th hour</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-cranmer-courts-saved-at-11th-hour'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-cranmer-courts-saved-at-11th-hour</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council may help save historic facade</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-council-may-help-save-historic-facade'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/stuff-co-nz-council-may-help-save-historic-facade</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earthquake repairs starting for Riccarton House</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/earthquake-repairs-starting-for-riccarton-house'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/9/earthquake-repairs-starting-for-riccarton-house</link><author>deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs)</author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:45:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online petition to save Cathedral</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/st-albans-community-online-petition-to-save-cathedral'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/st-albans-community-online-petition-to-save-cathedral</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:54:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council may help save McKenzie &amp; Willis facade</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-council-may-help-save-mckenzie-and-willis-facade'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-council-may-help-save-mckenzie-and-willis-facade</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:03:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clocktower demolition begins</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-clocktower-demolition-begins'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-clocktower-demolition-begins</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family’s deep roots in Old Government Building repair</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/3news-co-nz-family-s-deep-roots-in-old-government-building-repair'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/3news-co-nz-family-s-deep-roots-in-old-government-building-repair</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News)</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chapel holds special place for nurses</title><description>&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-chapel-holds-special-place-for-nurses'&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/blog/2012/8/stuff-co-nz-chapel-holds-special-place-for-nurses</link><author>website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff)</author><pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:33:08 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>