Howey's Hydro Baths

Yes, I would like Saltwater Pools in Brighton. Oh yes. But, before we jump in that deep end, what we really need is to assess what the community's needs are. For example, is it a hot saltwater pool that we're after? Covered? 25-30m? And where do we position that kind of complex? Logically, to support the local business district we'd put it nearby; there appears to be ample land available. But why not consider Rawhiti Domain? Zoned for sport and recreation with a building housing many sporti ...

Seismic wallpaper - protecting old and vulnerable buildings.

Bayer MaterialScience, in collaboration with scientists from other agencies, have developed a material EQ-Top that can be applied to the walls of vulnerable buildings to give them additional strength. The "wallpaper" is made from a glass fibre fabric combined with a special adhesive. In combination they increase the stability of masonry and reduce the risk of death or injury from structural

Rawhiti Domain Temporary Accommodation Village Information Morning

Update from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive: 10 April 2012

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Being Part of the Planning Process

We live in a democracy; some might doubt whether or not it's a good example of one, but one it is. Our governments, local and central, are elected by us and represent us. Nationally we have the right of referendum: a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. It is a form of ...

Day 412 - Community Board donates $8000

The Spreydon - Heathcote Community Board recently approved a discretionary fund grant of $8,000 to Addington Action for earthquake recovery work.

This grant is made up of $7,000 to cover the 2012 costs of running a work vehicle and $1,000 for information like street posters.

Firms rally on red-zone limit

The fringe of the central Christchurch red zone is a difficult place to run a business. In the first of a four-part series, tours the southeast corner of the red zone to find out what it is like working on the edge.

Weeds sprout in rubble of church as issues decided

Crafty women open new Purple Patch store

Brewery rebuild canned as zoning affects viability

Canterbury Brewery rebuild canned

The Canterbury Brewery site will be sold after its owner decided not to rebuild in central Christchurch.

Elderly in quake plight

Decision time for stadium, pools

Low-cost land plan pushing ahead

Quake lessons shared in L'Aquila

Women's hospital on mend

Full recovery tipped for CPIT domestic students

Native plants at Jungle Cup

Native plants at Salisbury Street

Greening the Rubble is making a garden of native plants at the busy corner of Salisbury and Madras streets, north of Biscotti, formerly Jungle Cup cafe.  It has been welcomed by Peterborough Village Residents Group, who will assist with ongoing watering and plant care.

Relocating the Coffee Zone garden

City awaits new dawn to replace ruined buildings

Christchurch awaits new dawn

This inner-city red-zone photo and video series shows central Christchurch at dawn, framing the shots with the buildings that will no longer be there.

Time-lapse video of inner-city red zone

Casino won't build convention facility

Redesigned, uncovered stadium suggested

AMI Stadium can be repaired, but that course carries some risks, the Christchurch City Council says.

Meeting on insurance shortfall

Council turns down land deal

Staff suggest redesigned, uncovered stadium

Govt pays to keep quake dump going

Day 410 - LUSH donates $3000

have donated $3,000 to Addington Action. The money was raised by the sale of pots of hand and body lotion called a "Charity Pot".

The money will be used to cover the costs of equipment and raw materials needed to support the weekly distribution of food of up to 400 hungry families in Christchurch South affected by the social impacts of the quakes.

Returning to Sumner, Christchurch After 15 Months

Fifteen Months’ Absence From Sumner, Christchurch… What Changes Will I Find Here? I’ve finally found the courage to return to Sumner, 459 days after my last brief visit, when I had dropped friends off at the cruise ship in Lyttelton Harbour. It all seems like forever ago, spending the early evening up by the lookout [...]

Returning to Sumner, Christchurch After 15 Months

Fifteen Months’ Absence From Sumner, Christchurch… What Changes Will I Find Here? I’ve finally found the courage to return to Sumner, 459 days after my last brief visit, when I had dropped friends off at the cruise ship in Lyttelton Harbour. It all seems like forever ago, spending the early evening up by the lookout [...]

Day 409 - Donation for safety gear

$2000 has been donated by Fonterra to Addington Action for safety gear. The funding has been provided from the .

The money will be used to buy safety vests, traffic cones, work boots etc for the regular volunteers.

Stadium repair plan frustrates eastern residents

The Christchurch City Council's decision to repair the quake-damaged Cowles Stadium has met criticism from eastern residents, who say the council's priorities are wrong. 

Quake destroys architects' legacy

Warren and Mahoney brought a brave new look to Christchurch, writes Kim Triegaardt.

Earthquake destroys architects' legacy

Warren and Mahoney brought a brave new look to Christchurch, writes Kim Triegaardt.

Christchurch's gay bar a hit with straights

Christchurch's only gay bar is being "swamped by straights" and the small premises is proving a bit of a squeeze

Christchurch gets solid overnight jolt

A magnitude-4.2 earthquake shook Christchurch overnight.

Tenancy Tribunal shift dismays tenants' group

The shifting of Tenancy Tribunal hearings to near Christchurch Airport in less than two weeks will be inconvenient and costly for low-income Cantabrians, the Tenants Protection Association says.

Plans for bigger convention centre

The Christchurch City Council says the city needs a convention centre to meet present and future needs.

Making your house warmer

The Community Energy Action charitable trust has a website with advice about energy use, making houses warm and healthy. There is a page dedicated to earthquake damaged houses with information on: Insulation and your EQC claim/repairs Taking advantage of earthquake repairs to make your home warmer Staying warm in a quake damaged house or temporary rental property How to get more information and

Council approves master plan for Edgeware

The Christchurch City Council has approved the development of master plans to support the recovery and rebuild ofNew Brightonand Edgeware’s suburban shopping centres.

Kick it Kids Holiday Programme and After School Programmes

Fun Football Holiday Camp – Second week of school holidays at Ilam School fields. All 5 to 10 year olds welcome. 5 & 6 years $50 full / $17 a day (9am to11:30am) 7 to 10 year $100 full / $34 a day (9am to 2pm).

AMI quake claims staff to face cuts

The company managing AMI Insurance's earthquake claims will be downsized from the end of this year, meaning redundancies for some staff.

Rosy outlook for Ruby Views

A Kaiapoi housing development will start marketing sections next month after coming through the final stage of the approval process unscathed.

Red-zoners in dire straits - families

When 75-year-old Lorraine Waters told the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) she could not afford a new home with its red-zone offer, she was advised to take out a new mortgage.

Cera rules out red-zone review

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) has ruled out a review of the residential red zone despite 100 homeowners challenging the decision to write off their land.

Rebuild takeover resisted

Business and local government leaders have joined the chorus of those downplaying the need for a claimed Government takeover of Christchurch's central city rebuild.

Mother stranded by EQC rethink

A single mother says her attempts to leave earthquake-hit Christchurch were thwarted after the Earthquake Commission reassessed her claim a year after it was paid out.

Good Friday – The Death of Christchurch City

The Old Christchurch is Going… But Resurrection Is Still A Long Way Off Talking about religious beliefs is something I normally avoid, mainly because it is a deeply personal thing that becomes controversial and emotive when shared in public. However, with the rather huge “elephant in the City” (our earthquake damaged Christ Church Cathedral), it [...]

Good Friday – The Death of Christchurch City

The Old Christchurch is Going… But Resurrection Is Still A Long Way Off Talking about religious beliefs is something I normally avoid, mainly because it is a deeply personal thing that becomes controversial and emotive when shared in public. However, with the rather huge “elephant in the City” (our earthquake damaged Christ Church Cathedral), it [...]

Day 408 - Bathroom painted

A home in Hendersons Rd, Hoon Hay now has a freshly painted bathroom. Two top coats went on earlier today.

There is a couple of hours work left to do on this place. Still to do is remounting a bathroom cabinet and some .

The plan over the next 4 weeks is to finish off every repair job that's currently underway before starting any new jobs. So that about 10 places to complete.

Be wary of old waterways during rebuild - Christchurch architect

A landscape architect is telling planners to be wary of building over old waterways during the Christchurch rebuild

Shaky start to Easter in Canterbury

It was a shaky start to the Easter break in Canterbury with three earthquakes rattling the region.

Cowles Stadium to be repaired and earthquake strengthened

Council approves master plans for New Brighton and Edgeware

Lyttelton locals rally to save heritage pub

Plans are afoot to save Canterbury's oldest pub, the Mitre Tavern in Lyttelton.

Day 407 - Oceania resthome workers continue fight for a living wage

Photos from the picket this morning of rest home workers organised by SFWU and NZNO picket Villa Gardens at 207 Lincoln Rd Addington. No one can live on the minimum wage, especially in quake ravaged Christchurch.

Calendar Girls reopens on edge of red zone

A Christchurch strip club is set to reopen after more than a year inside the central-city cordon.