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Ansvar working through quake claims

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:13:00 GMT

Insurer of churches, schools and historic buildings Ansvar has paid out $511 million of claims in 2012 and is more than three-quarters of the way through settling claims.

Signals Fault – Hereford Street and Montreal Street Intersection

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:40 GMT

Asset sales could help pay for rebuild - Key

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:11 GMT

Partial asset sales could be a way for Christchurch to get its 'nice-to-haves' in the rebuild, says Prime Minister John Key.

Asset sales could help pay for rebuild - Key

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT

PM urges council to sell assets

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT

Partial asset sales could be a way for Christchurch to get its 'nice-to-haves' in the rebuild, Prime Minister John Key says.

Lane Closure – Sparks Road

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:47 GMT

'Time to move' on Convention Centre

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

City planners are being urged to commit to a Christchurch convention centre now or risk losing vital tourist dollars.

Chch must retain its heritage buildings

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Critics question Chch convention centre

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

US cash sought for Christchurch rebuild

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

A Canterbury business leader is hoping the experience of several United States congressman of the February 2011 earthquake might help bring investment for the $40 billion city rebuild.

Today – Road Closure – Main Road, Redcliffs

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:46 GMT

BNZ destruction resumes

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:28:00 GMT

Fitzgerald and Bealey Avenue Lane Closures from the 3rd June

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:30:38 GMT

The $100 million question

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:32:43 GMT

Govt legislates to speed up council housing consents

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:25:02 GMT

Amid pleas, public urge big project restraint

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

Business owner waits for building consent

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

Council committed to anchor CBD projects

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

The Tannery to open in June

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Manchester Street – Lane Closure from the 27th May

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:46 GMT

Updated – Manchester Street – Lane Closure begins today

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:46 GMT

SCIRT are installing a new wastewater main and laterals along Manchester Street. Work will start today and will continue for approximately one month. A detour route will be in place. The detour will take you along Bealey Avenue, Colombo Street, Salisbury …

An extra $1.5b allocated from Future Fund

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:28 GMT

SCIRT – Update on current road works

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:51 GMT

Budget Confirms Commitment to Rebuilding Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:08 GMT

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:51 pm

Sumner Village Centre Draft Master Plan to proceed to the next stage

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:54:43 GMT

Additional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:00 GMT

Gerry Brownlee | Budget 2013

Council adopts Plan Change recommendations

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:59:31 GMT

EQC are repairing homes across Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtEQC) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:30 GMT

Southern Response…. well this is interesting….

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ShakyTownBlues) — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT

Locked out of undamaged factory for 815 days and still counting…..

Councillors complete Three Year Plan hearings

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:10:01 GMT

2074 homes demolished - Brownlee

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:58:32 GMT

The Government says it is "speeding up" its demolition process in order to clear 3000 residential red zone properties by the end of September.

Demolitions 'speeding up' says Gerry Brownlee

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:58:00 GMT

The Government says it is "speeding up" its demolition process to clear 3000 residential red-zone properties by the end of September.

'Trams will help New Regent St'

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Business leaders are urging the Christchurch City Council to get the city's trams running as soon as possible, saying it will help boost New Regent St visitors.

Uncertain future for quake-prone buildings

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:04 GMT

Christchurch Rebuild Procurement: Mitigating Risks & Minimising Costs

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:56 GMT

Why is Chch still squabbling while Japan rebuilds?

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:45:42 GMT

Subdivision will deliver 2200 homes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A giant subdivision of more than 2000 houses in an area bigger than Hagley Park has been given the go-ahead for north Christchurch.

Roadworks deter customers from city's businesses

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Christchurch's mass of roadworks is taking a toll on the city's businesses, with the limited access for customers hitting trade and staff taking holidays because of the lack of work.

Focus on core services - critics

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

Signal Faults – Riccarton Road

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:08:27 GMT

The signals at the above intersections are flashing amber. We would suggest you use an alternative route. Expected resolution – within the next few hours.

Cathedral Square temporarily opened

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:36:00 GMT

The end to Christchurch's central city cordon draws nearer today, with the reopening of Cathedral Square.

COMMUNITY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REBUILD AND RECOVERY May 2013

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (RebuildChristchurch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:50:42 GMT

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CCDU Market Update: Tenders For Bus Interchange

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:09:44 GMT

Moorhouse Avenue/Madras Street Intersection Lane Closure

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:45:55 GMT

Works Update – Edgeware Road

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:17:41 GMT

Two New Pedestrian Routes into Central City

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:27:49 GMT

New Pedestrian Routes into Central City

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:27:49 GMT

Access to the outskirts of Cathedral Sqaure is now available to pedestrians. The first entrance route is down Colombo Street from the Tuam Street intersection with a second via Hereford Street. A portion of High Street in this area is also open. From the …

St Asaph St building spared

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:08:00 GMT

CERA Expo – Winners Announced

brendan_hills@coffey.com (CoffeyProjectsChCh) — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:03:20 GMT

SCIRT update on works

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:45:36 GMT

Online house designs could slash costs

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:39:32 GMT

Site-by-site solutions for Chch residential rebuild

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

As insurance companies start to ramp up residential rebuilds, building firms and engineers are pushing forward foundation solutions for the earthquake-prone land of Canterbury.

Christchurch businesses warned of challenging times

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Christchurch businesses are being warned that doing business will be "much more challenging" in six months' time while another prediction tips the construction industry to hit saturation point about then too.

Arc in the Park

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (FutureChChDesign) — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:40:27 GMT

Players at the helm of a boom

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:36:00 GMT

Adaptation the key to survival

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:15:00 GMT

Tait Communications' news this week that it is reviewing 70 jobs reminds locals that highly successful exporters have to constantly adapt their game when the currency is overvalued and as their worldwide customers and technologies change.

EQC delays leave preschool in the cold

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:09:00 GMT

Trainees taught rebuild skills

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:43:59 GMT

EQC puts off tricky land settlements

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:50:00 GMT

The Earthquake Commission is delaying payment on 14,000 problem cases in its land settlement process and has no timeframe for when it will pay out on the damage.

EQC puts off tricky land settlements

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:20:00 GMT

East is least, west is best, survey shows

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:20:00 GMT

Stolen digger mystery baffles police

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT

Christchurch Art Gallery 10 Year Anniversary – Road Closure

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:06:54 GMT

New Brighton – Updated road closure and restrictions in place from 13 May

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:46:19 GMT

A southern man

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ArchitectureNow) — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Barnaby Bennett is a well-respected, Christchurch-based architectural designer, PHD student and writer, and the co-founder of , a small cooperative publishing company focusing on issues relating to post-quake Christchurch, design, politics and art.

A perfect storm

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ArchitectureNow) — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Christchurch rebuild a major boost for jobs

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Canterbury unemployment has hit a new low in the period since the earthquakes, to be 4.3 per cent.

Update: Bealey Avenue at Colombo Street

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Transport4chch) — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:38:43 GMT

Burning temple

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (ArchitectureNow) — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Five Aurecon engineers and a drafter have volunteered to develop a structural concept for a 6.3m high wooden temple that will be built in Christchurch only to be set on fire a couple of weeks after completion.

15,000 new jobs in Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

As many as 15,000 jobs have been filled in Christchurch over the last year.

Builders and DIYers spending soars

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:33:00 GMT

Local hardware stores are reaping the benefits of Cantabrians' greater confidence to spend.

Recovery brings 15,000 new jobs to Canterbury

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Fifteen thousand jobs have been created and filled in Canterbury in the past year, new figures reveal.

Recovery brings 15,000 new jobs to Canterbury

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

Fifteen thousand jobs have been created and filled in Canterbury in the past year, new figures reveal.

St Margaret's College to open major facilities

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:36:55 GMT

Rebuild drives spending rise

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:08:05 GMT

Kiwis have been spending confidently over the first four months of the year, with spending up 3.9 per cent on the same period a year ago, driven partly by the Canterbury recovery.

Rich List families form construction firm

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:09:55 GMT

Two of Christchurch's wealthiest families have combined to form a soon-to-be launched local construction company.

Owners resisting Govt buy-up

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

The Government has already bought $12.5 million worth of land for a proposed performing arts precinct in Christchurch's city centre.

Updates and clarifications to the MBIE’s guidance for repairs and rebuilding in Canterbury

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (avonsidechch) — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:24:00 GMT

Specialist says earthquake litigation likely to grow

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:38:00 GMT

Jeff Spurlock, an insurance specialist at South Island law firm Lane Neave, sees many parallels between the earthquake claims he is trying to settle now and those he helped settle in the wake of the strong Californian Northridge quake in January 1994.

Call to fix quake shaken state homes

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sun, 05 May 2013 08:47:06 GMT

Housing NEW Zealand (HNZ) is calling for proposals from companies able to manage the repair of 4500 of its earthquake- damaged homes in Canterbury.

Lack of demand cancels workcamp on Orion site

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (stalbanscommunity) — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:00:44 GMT

A city built to help fight crime

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:34:06 GMT

Thieves and vandals mar bid to reuse zone homes

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Vandals and thieves are jeopardising plans to recycle red-zoned homes in Christchurch.

Cost of materials bites rebuild hard

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:50:00 GMT

RibRaft TC3 Foundation Solution - Video

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (RebuildChristchurch) — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:14:15 GMT

Heritage tower demolition applied for

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT

The body corporate representing the owners of the Heritage tower in central Christchurch has applied to the High Court to have the building demolished.

Costs threaten Chch redevelopment

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:35:00 GMT

Spiralling construction costs are threatening redevelopment in central Christchurch, prompting calls for action to get prices down.

SFO still warns of earthquake repair fraud

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:41:00 GMT

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed an investigation relating to the Christchurch rebuild.

Low interest rates and rebuild to fuel growth

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:03:00 GMT

The economy will lift growth to 3.6 per cent next year on the back of the Canterbury rebuild, rising house prices and a recovery from this year's drought, Westpac Bank forecasts.

No fraud in quake rebuild contracts - SFO

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:34:40 GMT

No fraud found in one quake rebuild case

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:46:00 GMT

New hub plan for eastern suburbs

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (FletcherEQR) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:06 GMT

SFO completes rebuild fraud investigation

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:31:55 GMT

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says it has closed one investigation relating to the Christchurch rebuild.

Risks of rebuild fraud remain

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says it has closed one investigation relating to the Christchurch rebuild.

City landlord in mood to expand

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:52:23 GMT

Landlord Nick Hunt announced plans to build a new Briscoes store on his Salisbury St property back in 2011.

Recovery to be main mission of new council

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:55:17 GMT

Post-quake recovery issues will dominate the agenda for Christchurch's next intake of city councillors.

Discount deal to help pay tax

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:35:14 GMT

A $50 million pool of cheaper finance for cash-limited Canterbury firms to pay provisional tax obligations is being offered by Tax Management New Zealand.

New $67M cathedral restoration plan

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:49:00 GMT

‘Mix it Up’ in Pita Kaik – Winners announced!

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (peterboroughvillage) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:16:09 GMT

International design team Architectus and Wellington-based Andrew Sexton Architecture have taken out the top award in a competition to create a new development on a block of land in Kilmore Street.

$67m to restore cathedral - group

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:39:50 GMT

The Christ Church Cathedral could be fully restored for much less than Anglican estimates, restoration campaigners say.