Rebuild Christchurch Feed

The Christchurch City Council today released a provisional figure of 44,900 people who attended the Ellerslie International Flower Show this year – very close to the number that attended in 2012.

New tourism opportunities in Rebuild Zone

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCera) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:17:19 GMT

Operators asked for rebuild-zone visit ideas

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Earthquake tourists may soon have the chance to see Christchurch's off-limits city centre from a new perspective - on foot, on a Segway, in a tuktuk or by stretch limo.

Committee strongly supports Fanfare

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCC) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:51:22 GMT

The Christchurch City Council’s Community, Recreation and Culture committee this afternoon strongly supported and agreed to recommend that the Council agree to the installation and ongoing maintenance of when a suitable location is confirmed

Land for backpackers scarce and costly

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:18:21 GMT

The backpacker industry is looking to re-establish accommodation in Christchurch after being pushed out by the 2011 earthquakes but those wanting new developments say finding land is tough going.

Christchurch: Off the ropes - fighting fit

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaHerald) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMT

When a TV network decides to make a reality show called My Job From Hell Tim Hunter will probably feature in the first episode.

Backpackers recruited for rebuild

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:11:20 GMT

A national recruitment firm says it could be filling an extra 20 positions a week for the Christchurch rebuild if enough suitable people were available.

Tourism industry delighted by Quake City announcement

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (CantyMuseum) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:07:06 GMT

Canterbury Museum has today announced Christchurch’s latest earthquake attraction, much to the delight of the city’s key tourism operators.

Beck Eleven's guide to quake tourists sites

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In the philosophy of "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade", we might as well show visitors what we've got and how Christchurch is progressing (or not) since September 2010.

Open top double-decker resumes Christchurch tours

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:31:21 GMT

New Zealand’s only open top double-decker bus resumes its tours around Christchurch this week as its owners celebrate an awarding winning first year of operation.

Lonely Planet acclaim for Christchurch priceless

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:29:26 GMT

Lonely Planet’s placement of Christchurch at number six on its list of ‘Top 10 Cities for 2013’ is being hailed as game-changing news for the city’s tourism industry.

Chch named among top cities to visit in 2013

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:04:00 GMT

Lonely Planet has put Christchurch at number six on its list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2013.

Lyttelton Port stops cruise bookings

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Lyttelton Port Co will not be taking bookings for the majority of cruise vessels in the 2013/2014 season.

Tourists find 'much to like' in city

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:40:00 GMT

London symposium Presentation

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtCCDU) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:21:08 GMT

Attached is the CERA / CCDU PowerPoint presentation from the London symposium that Warwick Isaacs, James Hay and Alison O’Connell spoke at. This is only the visuals, without the context of the speakers on each subject but there are some key facts to take away from this.

Christchurch uses rebuild to get money from cruise liners

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:28:00 GMT

With another record-breaking cruise ship season about to get underway, tourism heavyweights are urging lift their game

Young Canterbury entrepreneur wins tourism award

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:39:52 GMT

Report analyses visitor support during Chch earthquake

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (PRNews) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:47:45 GMT

A new report released today analyses how thousands of visitors were supported following the 22 February Christchurch earthquake.

Campaign aims to change travellers' perceptions of Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:03:03 GMT

Prime Minister’s Address: Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Service, Tohoku, Japan

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (GovtBeehive) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:37:29 GMT

Visiting Christchurch After the Earthquakes

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:55:46 GMT

Blueprint for Christchurch plan unveiled to Australia

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

Kick-starting tourism's limbo land

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:48:00 GMT

Australia updates Chch travel warning

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:15:00 GMT

'Desperate' times for tourism operators

info@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaThePress) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Earthquake-hit Christchurch has become "almost impossible" to market as a holiday destination and its tourism industry faces a grim future, one of the city's major tour operators says.

'Desperate' times for tourism operators

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Quake recovery focus for tourism

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:58:18 GMT

Convention centre tipped to cost $220m

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:04:00 GMT

Christchurch identity questioned

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Quake shakes up tourism

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Red zone bus tour draws mixed reaction

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:50:00 GMT

Christchurch rebuild to transform city's ethnic make-up

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:42:15 GMT

Red Bus takes red zone trial run

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:55:41 GMT

Christchurch blacklisted by Australian govt

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:35:00 GMT

'Over the top' Aussies liken Chch to Iran

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:41:00 GMT

International Disaster Communication Symposium for February 2013

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:21:07 GMT

Red-zone bus tours to start soon

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:02:00 GMT

Tourism spending drops 10 percent

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:30:44 GMT

Rebuilding downtown Christchurch from scratch

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:30:40 GMT

New Christchurch 'a glimpse of future'

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:08:00 GMT

Tourists needed to rebuild Christchurch, New Zealand

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:43:20 GMT

Transitional city projects bring life back to Central City

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:26:30 GMT

Rubble, rebuild Christchurch's new tourist drawcard

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:07:23 GMT

Immigrants get help adapting to Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:19:00 GMT

Conferences to aid Christchurch rebuild

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:17:57 GMT

Red Bus weighs up tours

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Visa refusals up in shaken Chch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Canterbury urged to look to Asian market

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:30:02 GMT

Twin tribute to Japanese victims

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Two Accor hotels to reopen

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:55:11 GMT

Quake cost to Canty tourism $230m

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:46:00 GMT

Aussie tourists avoiding Christchurch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Media3News) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Saudis ban students from Chch

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (MediaStuff) — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:41:00 GMT

Quake shakes Christchurch tourism appeal

deon@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (Swiggs) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:29:37 GMT

Air Asia decision to exit Christchurch blow to South Island tourism..

website@rebuildchristchurch.co.nz (TourismChCh) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:34:08 GMT

Air Asia X’s decision to suspend its Christchurch service is a blow to South Island tourism, says Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism chief executive Tim Hunter.