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Army urban training exercise in CBD Red Zone

Christchurch’s Red Zone is providing a training opportunity for the Defence Force seeking to hone their skills for operating in complex urban environments.

Recommendations on the future of North West Christchurch

The Christchurch City Council's Planning Committee has recommended the Council undertakes a series of rezonings following a study of the North West Review Area (NWRA).

New Council service to help Central City rebuild

Property owners and businesses looking to redevelop or relocate to Christchurch's Central City have a new dedicated service to help get them started.

EQC unveils revamped website

cathedral bells arrive in UK for assessment

Thirteen bells rescued from an earthquake-hit cathedral have been brought from New Zealand for assessment.

Cranmer Courts demolition to resume

Demolition of the historic Cranmer Courts is set to resume tomorrow.

Lifting achievement in our schools

Rangiora court's fate uncertain

The fate of the Rangiora courthouse is still uncertain following major changes to the District Court network announced today.

Christchurch Earthquake: Trauma Recovery

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Cathedral's fate battled in court

Christ Church Cathedral trustees have a moral and legal obligation to maintain and repair the building, a court has heard.

Red Cross Wins Two International Awards

RED CROSS WINS TWO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Last-ditch legal bid to save Cathedral from demolition

The Anglican Church cannot legally demolish the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral, lawyers told the High Court today.A last-ditch legal bid to save the crippled landmark building from demolition has been launched by the...

Paddling pools to be repaired for summer

Repairs are underway, or due to begin, on four paddling pools across the city, ensuring they will be re-opened in time for families to enjoy this summer.

Mistakes admitted in Chch schools data

Quake kids take to the skies

Construction injury rates mean 50 deaths by 2018

If the Kiwi construction industry's woeful current injury rates play out during the Canterbury rebuild, by 2018 about 50 people will die on Canterbury work sites, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says.

Christchurch cathedral fate discussed in High Court

In an attempt to save Christchurch’s cathedral, its fate will be argued in the High Court today.

Southern Response Progress statistics update for September

Southern Response Progress statistics update

Southern Response have updated their progress statistics to the end of September. The chart is here. .

Sing your heart out, Christchurch

Sing your heart out, St Albans

An old-fashioned singalong this Sunday aims to put the heart back into the St Albans Community. The event has been organised by singer/songwriter June Burney in association with Christchurch City Creative Communities and the Residents Association and is being held …

Cemeteries face long wait for repairs

Repairing thousands of earthquake-damaged gravestones in Christchurch cemeteries could take a decade, the team managing the repairs says.

Vermin, mosquito woes soar in city

Mosquitoes, vermin and insanitary housing are growing problems in post-earthquake Christchurch.

Christchurch uses rebuild to get money from cruise liners

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

Car parks to art parks: Committee backs arts projects

Actions to support and streamline city arts and events projects were endorsed today by Christchurch City Council's Community, Recreation and Culture Committee.

Day 586 - Food subcommittee meets

Addington Action's food subcommittee met again today at Christchurch South Community Gardens.

The meetings are held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 3pm to provide support for the Christchurch South Fruit & Veggie Co-op (CSFVC).
A Christmas do will be held on Wednesday 19 December at the packing centre after packing is completed. BBQ plus bring a plate.

The last day for packing is Wednesday December 2012 and the first in 2013 will be Wednesday 17 January.

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Earthquakes no excuse to experiment on our kids - Hipkins

Young Canterbury entrepreneur wins tourism award

Loss of Christchurch’s Cranmer Courts a disaster

Quake victims chart insurance progress

Consumers waiting on insurance company responses to the Christchurch earthquake rebuild can now see how different companies measure up.

Time running out for historic Christchurch building

Schools claim merger data incorrect

After some schools voiced concern about the data, Campbell Live decided to check it. It contacted every affected school and 27 responded.

Christchurch schools claim merger data incorrect

Canterbury crust the reason for continued quakes

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 14 (October 2012)

Cantabs find solace online

Strain accumulation across the central Southern Alps, New Zealand

Design of foundations to resist shear during earthquakes

New Sumner 'will be good but not cheap'

Dog aggression rises after shakes

Christchurch dogs have been acting more aggressively since the earthquakes, with a 10 per cent rise in canine attacks, new figures show.

Quake's power halved - study

Christchurch may have experienced a much larger earthquake in September 2010 if it were not for The Gap, new research suggests.

New Sumner 'will be good but not cheap'

Better links between Sumner's village centre and the beach feature in a multimillion-dollar plan aimed at resurrecting the earthquake-damaged suburb as Christchurch's favourite seaside haunt.

Services return in temporary centre

Beckenham residents can now access a temporary service centre while the suburb's earthquake-hit library is repaired.

Cycle-share schemes for the next generation

Dino-Sauna for St Albans?

Improving the efficiency of Christchurch’s bus network

Proposed changes to the Christchurch Metro Public Transport Network will provide a service that better reflects the city’s public transport need and is financially viable.

Geraldine Street repairs done and dusted

Patient Geraldine Street residents and their puzzled visitors will be shouting hooray now infrastructure repair work on the wastewater pipes in their street has finished.

Light party alternative to Halloween

Day 585 - getting site ready for new HQ

Today, the work crew spent some more time getting the Garlands Rd site in Opawa mowed and tidy for Addington Actions new HQ.

Also met some of the friendly neighbours who were curious about the future use of the land.

Lifeline Engineering in Christchurch

The Value of Lifeline Seismic Risk Mitigation in Christchurch

Progress stories to help provide way forward

As part of our latest redevelopment we increased more of our focus more to solutions and progress within the rebuild of christchurch. Part of this involves talking to people who are getting through the process with an outcome whether great or small and analyzing the progress from a wide range of different angles.

Tower hikes house and contents premiums

Tower has raised its premiums for house and contents insurance by between 25 per cent and 30 per cent to reflect an increase in charges from reinsurers after locking in $525 million of cover for the 2012/2013 year.

Christchurch Inventor and Local Plaster Firm Named Finalist in National Awards

A Christchurch inventor and a local plastics firm, with support from the city’s business support agencies, have developed a product that keeps a house not just warm, but also safe - and the product’s potential has been recognised at the New Zealand Innovators Awards.

Last ditch deal fails

Labour tackles Chch school closures head on

The Labour Party is ramping up its opposition to the Government's education plans by dedicating a new role to tackle closures and mergers of schools in Christchurch.

Comparisons between the Christchurch earthquakes and the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 1931

Councillor slams blueprint detail delay

Repeated delays in releasing information behind the blueprint for the rebuild of central Christchurch are "ridiculous", a city councillor says.