Furniture-maker reuses quake wood

It's surprisingly hard for furniture-maker Rekindle to get wood from buildings that are being demolished, founder Juliet Arnott says.

Disputed antiques returned to owner

More than two years after Deric Blackler's Christchurch antiques shop was devastated in the February 2011 quake, he has received some of his knick-knacks back.

Quake hit hi-tech finalists look overseas

Dear Mr. John Key (Prime Minister of New Zealand) – Guest Post by Darla Hutt

Day 815 - fruit & veggie orders steadily climbing

The $100 million question

Govt legislates to speed up council housing consents

Health Benefits of Cycling

Quakes take toll on young

The number of young people referred to specialist mental health services in Canterbury has soared as parents and teachers struggle to cope with the effects of the region's earthquakes, the Canterbury District Health Board says.

Amid pleas, public urge big project restraint

Business owner waits for building consent

Council committed to anchor CBD projects

Cantabs get their city back next month

Mark the date: Friday, June 28, at 3pm.

Day 814 - last pour before it poured

Christchurch's ever-changing cityscape

Christchurch rattled by 4.2 aftershock

Christchurch has been rattled by a minor aftershock this afternoon.

The Tannery to open in June

Blenheim earthquake grant angers

Questions are being asked after a $500,000 Canterbury earthquake grant went to Blenheim.

Manchester Street – Lane Closure from the 27th May

Updated – Manchester Street – Lane Closure begins today

SCIRT are installing a new wastewater main and laterals along Manchester Street. Work will start today and will continue for approximately one month. A detour route will be in place. The detour will take you along Bealey Avenue, Colombo Street, Salisbury …

An extra $1.5b allocated from Future Fund

Funding for Christchurch education staff welcomed

Budget spend leaves Cantabrians in limbo

SCIRT – Update on current road works

Cantabs 'hard luck stories' dismissed

John Key's dismissal of Cantabrians' "micro level hard luck stories" has drawn fury from locals.

NZ 'to go without' to fund rebuild

John Key's dismissal of Cantabrians' "micro-level hard-luck stories" has drawn fury from locals.

Young Cantabs more stressed

The number of children and young people being referred to specialist mental health services in Canterbury has skyrocketed as their parents and teachers struggle to cope with the ongoing effects of the region's earthquakes, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) says.

More Canterbury children in crisis

The number of children and young people being referred to specialist mental health services in Canterbury has skyrocketed as their parents and teachers struggle to cope with the ongoing effects of the region's earthquakes, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) says.

More kids in emergency psych care

The number of children and young people being referred to specialist mental health services in Canterbury has skyrocketed as their parents and teachers struggle to cope with the effects of the region's earthquakes, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) says.

Budget Confirms Commitment to Rebuilding Christchurch

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:51 pm

Christchurch rebuild workers test positive for drugs

CERA Red Zone meetings on Monday and Wednesday

Sumner Village Centre Draft Master Plan to proceed to the next stage

The Christchurch families still waiting

The Government has increased spending in Christchurch – it's now up to $15 billion dollars. But is that money working?

Day 813 - into the cloud

Chch campground residents get reprieve

A popular Christchurch campground has been given a reprieve, much to the relief of its 25 permanent residents who were told they must move out.

Additional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery

Gerry Brownlee | Budget 2013

Budget: quake spending up $2.1 billion

The Government has increased its contribution to the Christchurch earthquake recovery by $2.1 billion.

Community Update 16 May 2013

Main Road Masterplan Mt Pleasant – Sumner Consultation Master planning for the Main Road corridor between Ferrymead Bridge and Marriner Street, Sumner is about to start. Workshop dates are Tuesday 28 [...]

Govt and Council must jointly support residents

WeCAN Official Information's Requests May 2013

Council adopts Plan Change recommendations

EQC are repairing homes across Christchurch

Southern Response…. well this is interesting….

Locked out of undamaged factory for 815 days and still counting…..

Criteria for CERA’s Residential Advisory Service

Quake advice service opens

A Government-run advisory service for Cantabrians mired in insurance woes has opened.

Councillors complete Three Year Plan hearings

Red zone burglar gets home detention

A former project manager employed to work on the Christchurch rebuild has narrowly avoided jail.

SCAPE 7 Public Art Christchurch Biennial

2074 homes demolished - Brownlee

The Government says it is "speeding up" its demolition process in order to clear 3000 residential red zone properties by the end of September.

Demolitions 'speeding up' says Gerry Brownlee

The Government says it is "speeding up" its demolition process to clear 3000 residential red-zone properties by the end of September.

'Trams will help New Regent St'

Business leaders are urging the Christchurch City Council to get the city's trams running as soon as possible, saying it will help boost New Regent St visitors.

Quake hotline announced for Christchurch residents

Christchurch residents having difficulty with insurance claims, repairs and rebuilding will have a new tool from tomorrow.

Southern Response making good progress

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Uncertain future for quake-prone buildings

Democracy Won’t Work Without YOUR Participation

In a recent opinion piece in the Christchurch Press by public law specialist Mai Chen she states that “” (see ). This is so true! Her observation is directly related to something else I hold critical in the post earthquake phase of ‘recovery’ and the motivation behind why I keep writing this blog. That ‘something’ can be explained in one word –.

Residential red zone demolition full steam ahead

Residential Advisory Service going live

Public Notice: Extension of Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 and Kaiapoi Clean Air Zone 1

Public Notice: Provisions to allow the installation and use of Ultra Low Emission Wood Burners