Blogger's site gets hammering

Christchurch residents have hammered an offshore website holding a leaked Earthquake Commission (EQC) email as lawyers debate the legal issues the saga raises.

Indoor sports centre reopens after quake

Another step in the recovery of sport in Canterbury occurred yesterday with the reopening of Wilding Park's indoor tennis centre.

Christchurch Airport keeps costs grounded

The soon to be completed Christchurch International Airport's domestic terminal has been a "very complex" project but came in on budget despite unexpected delays and construction challenges.

Singapore firm major player in real estate

The Singaporean company which has partnered with local firm Artmatic Holdings to build a worker village at Church Corner in Riccarton is a major player in engineering and integrated real estate in Southeast Asia.

Global investors eye rebuild options

Global investors eye Christchurch rebuild

The Christchurch rebuild is attracting "huge" overseas investment interest, says rebuild boss Warwick Isaacs but he is not aware of any deal being nailed down.

Day 778 - Lianne Dalziel: Forget apology, just give the information

Lianne Dalziel: Forget apology, just give the information


By Lianne Dalziel, MP for Christchurch East

Most people I have spoken to about the massive privacy breaches at EQC have said that they wish they could receive a leak like that because they would know where they stand.

People are frustrated as anything that they cannot get information out of EQC. They ring up and are told that 'the file is with the Fletcher's Hub (EQR)', so they ring there and they say 'no we ...

Edgeware Village Green AGM

Location: St Albans Transitional Community Centre, 1047 Colombo Street Time: Sunday May 5, 2-4pm Description: AGM followed by a ploughman’s afternoon tea. Mary Rose (Earthquake Community Outreach Worker, Christchurch City Mission) is the guest speaker. There will also be a …

Homestays offer home comforts to workers

Packing your bags and flying to the other side of the world is made a little easier when you have "another mother" waiting for you.

EQC whistleblogger 'no hero'

The Earthquake Commission has gone back to a judge over an injunction which has been ignored by a blogger.

Government defends Housing NZ payout

Housing New Zealand (HNZ) has settled the largest single insurance payout in New Zealand history, but the Government is defending the fact it did not get more.

Canterbury housing repair timeframe reduced

Housing New Zealand has reduced the timeframe for dealing with more than 5500 state homes damaged in the Canterbury earthquake after the approval of a $320 million insurance payout.Housing Minister Nick Smith said the repair and...

Day 778 - The misadventures of EQC

Korimiko Crescent, Diamond Harbour

What our information breach means

Housing NZ settles quake claims

Housing New Zealand has settled its insurance claim over 5559 earthquake damaged houses in Canterbury.

Tourism industry welcomes return of Topdeck

Apr 12: Giraffing Around

Christchurch – A Congested City?

Chinese 'very interested' in key Christchurch project

CERA website - what do you think of it?

Raising a spiritual home for Christchurch

A 14.5-tonne framed window will be fitted into Christchurch's transitional cathedral next week.

Nation races to help autistic brothers

When the elderly mother of autistic middle-aged sons called out for help, Christchurch and New Zealand answered.

Council critics lash out while mayor's away

A fiery attack on out-of-town mayor Bob Parker's leadership style has shattered the uneasy truce among Christchurch City councillors and exposed the deep rifts that still exist between some of the elected members.

Raising a spiritual home for Christchurch

House sales take off as median rises 8.4pc

House prices in Christchurch and Canterbury-Westland have again set records, and homes are selling faster than at any time in the last six years.

Councils struggle with building consents

Statement From Rebuild Christchurch on EQC Truths Leaked info on www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz

Tonight EQC Truths has released publicly on an open website platform a downloadable version of the EQC spreadsheet that has details of 67,000 claiments and this includes details of addresses and other Private information. 

The Next Damning Revelation is Coming Soon!

Rights around rebuild

Here it Is!

Concept Plan of New Centre

Key decisions from today's Council meeting Thursday 11th April 2013

Christchurch City Council met today (Thursday 11 April), with the key decisions made outlined below:

Minister must step up and support Canterbury University

New workers village for Church Corner

A Christchurch camping ground is to be converted into a $10 million housing complex for 300 workers and displaced locals, just as a similar scheme is shelved over lack of demand.

Convene South offers chance to promote Christchurch

Sarah Miles, Jay Feinman and others – Talk Insurance at Seismics and the City Conference in March 2013

Collaborate Canterbury - Choosing the right partner

Lack of decent housing hits university roll

Christchurch rebuild confidence spreading - ANZ

Day 777 - materials brought on site for Saturday

This morning another load of 4 scoops of AP20 was brought onto the site at 124 Garlands Rd ready to use on Saturday by the volunteers.

Chch risks becoming a 'soulless city'

A leading Christchurch landscape architect believes Christchurch is at risk of becoming a ''soulless city''.

Chch risks becoming a 'soulless city'

A leading Christchurch landscape architect believes Christchurch is at risk of becoming a ''soulless city''.

Live Chat: Warwick Isaacs

Te Tohu o Tū Wānanga Taiaha

Title: Te Tohu o Tū Wānanga TaiahaLink out: Click hereDescription: Taiaha is a traditional Māori weapon and Mau Rākau is the martial art that teaches the use of taiaha. This is an important Māori custom that is vital for us …

Homeowners can use OIA to get EQC info

Community Centre receives $500,000 from Earthquake Appeal Trust

Yesterday the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust announced that they were donating $500,000 towards the  rebuild of Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre.

Site decision deadline call for City Mall

Christchurch project management firm Apollo Projects wants the Government to set a deadline on property owner decisions for development of the retail precinct in City Mall.

EQC Truths and the Court injunction

Residents discuss Christ Church Cathedral options

More than 200 people attended last night's public forum on options to replace the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.

Owners slam rebuild delays, costs

A number of central Christchurch property owners have slammed the city's rebuild authority, saying "excessive control" has driven out investment.

Update on Information Release

Day 776 - AP 20 laid in trench

This afternoon a trailer load of AP20 (a kind of sharp gravel) was shoveled into the 18m sewer line trench ready for the plate compactor on Saturday.

Day 776 - another busy day at the cop-op

Day 776 - Corey Edwards joins assessment team

Corey Edwards has joined Addington Action's assessment subcommittee to visit and prioritise uninsured people for free repairs in South Christchurch.

Corey is the rep of Salvation Army Sydenham on the Addington Action committee.

Corey will be asisting Dianne Fitzgerald who is in charge.

HIVE well worth a visit!

EQC Truths Intends to Release All Information within 24

Reblogged from EQC Truths: EQC Truths Intends to Release All Information within 24 Hours     First, I wish to thank everyone for their unwavering support.  I have received hundreds of e-mails from ordinary people in Christchurch along with donations …

Lack of accommodation a major constraint to the rebuild

New On-fault evidence for a great earthquake in 1717, central Alpine fault, New Zealand

Durham St update SCIRT work sites