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Re:Start Mall on the move

Re:Start Mall businesses are preparing to shift to another site to make way for a $100 million retail precinct development. 

Shane Murdoch: Cholmondeley

General Manager of Cholmondeley talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about needing to raise money to have a fututre for the children of Canterbury. Text 8595 to donate and you will get a response on how to donate

Road works viewed as sign of progress

With the intensity of rebuild work on central Christchurch roads and underground pipes expected to drop off from July, a new survey is showing road users are adapting to the road works and seeing them as a sign of progress for the city.

EQC staffer wins Health & Safety practitioner of the year

Bealey Avenue lane reduction – THIS WEEKEND

Bealey Avenue between Barbadoes and Madras Streets will be reduced to one lane west bound from 6am Saturday 31st May until 6am Tuesday 3rd June. Contractors are working on wastewater replacement in the intersection of Bealey Ave and Madras Street. …

Housing target optimistic - builders

Frustrating delays mean a Government target of replenishing Christchurch city's housing stock by 2016 is optimistic, builders say.

Vodafone tipped as innovation anchor tenant

Telecommunications giant Vodafone is likely to become the anchor tenant of Christchurch's innovation precinct.

Labour criticises asbestos records

The Labour Party has accused the Earthquake Commission of keeping poor records about asbestos found in quake-damaged homes.

Evidence vital in drainage cases

Christchurch homeowners who fell foul of Alligator Drainage Ltd may have some relief in sight.

Fault at risk of rupture

A civil defence report says there is a 65 per cent chance of the Alpine Fault rupturing in the next 50 years.

Asbestos risk `was known a year ago'

The Government knew a year ago that there were problems with asbestos exposure in Christchurch's quake-damaged houses, Labour says.

Keeping Christchurch Moving 28th May 2014

CTV News Wednesday 28 May

Media statement 31 January 2014 - Southern Response will not appeal Rout judgement

Published 3 February 2014

New development opens in Christchurch

A major new subdivision has officially opened in Kaiapoi, one of several developments planned for the growing district.

Brownlee must reassure over asbestos

Finished Finished Floor Levels - the limited effect of the Rout Judgment

The Rout case is only authority for the proposition that houses subject to a Consent Notice must be restored to their previous height.

Christchurch housing at pre-quake numbers by 2016

The Government expects housing stock in Christchurch to reach pre-quake levels by 2016.

Pre-quake housing levels by 2016

Housing stock in Christchurch will return to pre-earthquake levels by 2016, the Government says.

Firm fined $30k for dumping quake waste

A Canterbury company has been fined nearly $30,000 for illegally dumping earthquake waste.

Mana Wāhine - Another New Building for Rangi Ruru

Alistair Humphrey: Asbestos

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Alistair Humphrey talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about workers possibly being exposed to asbestos.

Does Christchurch need an 'anti-ugly day'

Flashing past the train in Germany the advertising sign caught my eye. "Mach was gegen Hsslich!" "Do something about ugliness." It showed brightly painted steps surrounded by grey concrete.

Super 15 Rugby Friday night 30 May – AMI – Jack Hinton Drive closed

 will closed from 5.30pm on Friday 30th May for the Super 15 Rugby Game – 

Concrete dust big threat to rebuild workers

Workers in the Christchurch rebuild are breathing in quantities of toxic concrete dust which could be a "bigger issue than asbestos," experts say.

Keeping Christchurch Moving 27th May 2014

CTV News Tuesday 27 May

next forum and letter from CERA

EQC confident in asbestos health and safety requirements

Christchurch nightlife back to 95 percent of pre-quake levels, Canterbury expert says

THEMES: – ‘Anxiety and Depression’

'Broken CBD' could turn off rebuild workers

A big risk to Canterbury's economic growth is any crisis of confidence in the central Christchurch rebuild, Canterbury Development Corporation chief executive Tom Hooper says.

Mayor Lianne Dalziel: City Issues

Christchurch City Mayor Lianne Dalziel talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the weeks issues.

Funding sought for Christchurch art projects

Quake-damaged Christchurch is still a city of spaces, and its inhabitants are trying to find new ways to fill the gaps.

PM John Key: Christchurch

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalks ZB's Chris Lynch about issues affecting Cantabrians

New community for North Canterbury

Fletcher investigated over asbestos

Fletcher Construction is being investigated for its handling of asbestos during Christchurch's earthquake rebuild.

Blenheim Road/Mandeville Street intersection

Road users are advised that the intersection signals at Blenheim Road and Mandeville Street are flashing yellow. We advise caution when driving through this area as morning traffic is building up.

Blenheim Road/Mandeville Street intersection – signals out 7.43am

Road users are advised that the intersection signals at Blenheim Road and Mandeville Street are flashing yellow. We advise caution when driving through this area as morning traffic is building up.

Christchurch bars bounce back after quake

The heart of Christchurch is alive with bars, clubs and cafes, according to new research.

Job subsidy could be problematic

In his 2013 Budget speech, Finance Minister Bill English said the Government's contribution to the Christchurch rebuild would be $15.2 billion.

Lynched Monday 26 May Roger Sutton

CTV News Monday 26

Youth of Canterbury still in crisis mode as Trust funds $1.6 million to help sector

By announcing $1.6 million of funding for its Young People sector, The Canterbury Community Trust is acknowledging that Canterbury youth are still dealing with the aftermath of the earthquakes, particularly in relation to mental health.   According to Trust Chief Executive, Louise Edwards, a greater proportion of funding has been earmarked for services that target young people in crisis, noting that many young people are exhibiting worrying signs of post traumatic stress.

Wish You Were Here

Press Council upholds EQC complaint

SH73 Arthur’s Pass and SH6 Haast Pass Re-open

Both Arthur’s Pass and Haast Pass have re-opened this morning (Monday 26 May). Haast Pass re-opened at 10am after State Highway 6, from Haast township to Makarora, was cleared of snow and the stability of the slip at Diana Falls …

Christchurch needs 'smarter' rebuild

Christchurch's homes need to be rebuilt ''smarter'' with insulation and clean-heating devices, the Green Party says.

YOUTH IN EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Greens' housing policy targets quake homes

The Greens will invest more than $300 million in warming up New Zealand homes, with a focus on Christchurch.

CBD – Available Routes Map 26th May – 2nd June

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map. This is updated weekly. Please click here to download the network map – Available Routes Map    

Amphitheatre for former Pallet Pavilion site

SH73 Arthur’s Pass and SH6 Haast Pass remain closed to all traffic – update 5pm

Repair work at peak

Infrastructure repair work has hit its peak in central Christchurch.

Staples in $45m deal to build city homes

Earthquake Commission critic Bryan Staples is entering the residential construction game after securing a $45 million joint venture with a Chinese firm.

Asbestos complaints rocketing

Workers complaining of asbestos exposure in Canterbury have increased by 350 per cent following the Christchurch earthquakes.

Owners of rockfall property fight back

A Christchurch couple who failed to convince a judge their rockfall-threatened home was an insurance writeoff are heading back to court in a bid to help save others from the same fate.

Infrastructure repair work hits its peak

Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (CTOC) Ryan Cooney said a push for infrastructure repairs in the CBD was nearing its end.

Bid to save IRD building

Two central city buildings might be spared from the wrecker's ball and converted into apartments or retail space.

Gayhurst Road bridge closing this week

Road users who use the Gayhurst Road bridge as part of their daily journey will need to allow extra time from next week when the bridge closes for demolition work to begin. Scheduled for the week of Monday 26th May, …