Rebuild, Mainzeal demise, open doors for City Care

Christchurch City Council-owned City Care is widening its business and moving into traditional residential and commercial construction, seizing opportunities offered by the Canterbury recovery.

Hunter Furniture set to reopen

Christchurch-based furniture retailer Hunter Furniture is set to reopen tomorrow, joining the likes of Harvey Norman and Smiths City's Powerstore in the bulk retail zone on Moorhouse Ave.

Hunter Furniture set to reopen

Christchurch-based furniture retailer Hunter Furniture is set to reopen tomorrow, joining the likes of Harvey Norman and Smiths City's Powerstore in the bulk retail zone on Moorhouse Ave.

Northern Motorway back on agenda

Plans are being made for a new section to be added to the Northern Motorway to link the Waimakariri River Bridge area with QEII Drive bringing fast moving traffic in and out of the city. The proposed Northern Arterial is …

EQC claim FAQ changes

EQC 

EQC Finally Processing Carpets and Drapes Claims

The EQC Song

Targets reflect effective Canterbury health system

The Canterbury health system is working effectively to ensure more Cantabrians are accessing the care they need, according to the National Health Targets Quarter 2 result.

UC reports annual deficit but showing signs of recovery

Sponsors unveiled for Christchurch Stadium

Confusion surrounds cathedral insurance funds

Anglican Church leaders are seeking clarification over how they can use insurance money received for the Christchurch Cathedral.

UC looking into benefits of the CER Act and disaster recovery

February 27, 2013

To the Hon. Gerry Brownlee, Roger Sutton, The Mayor Bob Parker and all Councillors, Jacki Johnson of IAG in her capacity as President of the Insurance Council – Guest Post by Carmel Jaggar

I write to you as a member of the TC3 Residents Group (facebook).

“ALL RIGHT” Campaign

Scott expedition hut finds new home

A cabin once built for explorer Captain Scott has been salvaged from one of Christchurch’s earthquake damaged properties.

Foundation pour cements signs of progress

Foundation pour cements signs of progress

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Construction Health and Safety in NZ – Designing for Safety

Christchurch City Council refuses to sell assets

The Christchurch City Council has confirmed it will not sell its assets to fund the city's earthquake repairs.

Centennial Pool fight 'not over'

Centennial Pool supporters say the fight to save the earthquake-hit facility is not over, despite city council staff advising against its repair.

Good transport underpins a city

Council rules out asset sales

The Christchurch City Council will not sell assets to fund the city's quake repairs and rebuild.

Spotlight on construction safety

EQC and Fletcher EQR say they are taking urgent action that the Government advised is necessary to avoid deaths in Christchurch's rebuild.

L-shaped pavilion first out of the Art Box

The first in a series of Art Boxes designed to provide Christchurch's arts community with central city studio, retail and exhibition space will open today.

$14m plan for rebuild in suburbs

The Christchurch City Council is proposing to spend nearly $14 million on helping the city's quake-hit suburban centres rebuild.

Latest epistle from St Albans

Day 733 - PIM

Got the PIM form submitted on-line today for 124 Garlands Rd.

According to the City Council website



After a lot of phone calls to consent staff finally found out that the process it said on the council website to use was not accurate and to do something else instead.

Talk about confusing, time wasting and inefficient .....

Federated Farmers makes $54k grant to St John

A $54,000 grant to St John from Federated Farmers will help the organisation continue its important community work.

Council adopts draft Three Year Plan for consultation

A cycling network, a new walkway in Lyttelton Harbour and funding for suburban masterplan projects are among the proposals in the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan.

Clifton Terrace road closure this Thursday for emergency sewer repairs

EQC and Fletcher emphasise safety with Safe6

Comments from Fletcher EQR on Safe6 launch

The Insurance Industry Strikes Again after Hurricane Sandy- but the Americans are doing something about it!

While here in Canterbury the earthquake affected population are receiving no assistance from their Government the story is quite a different one in the US. It is only five months since the Sandy Hurricane yet Governor Cuomo announces that the Department of …

Harvey Norman back in business

Retailer Harvey Norman has today reopened at its retail complex on Moorhouse Ave in Christchurch.

Summer Pallet Pavilion

PALLET PAVILION

The Gap Filler Summer Pallet Pavilion opened at the beginning of December 2012, our most amibitious project ever!  Built over a period of 6 weeks, 250+ volunteers put in over 2,500 hours to build this beautiful venue which is available for community groups and businesses to hire.  To find out more about this amazing project visit this [...]

Interesting Media Spin Week in Christchurch…

Locked out of undamaged factory for 737 days.

UK police feted for NZ quake role

Ten UK police officers received a citation for helping in the aftermath of the February 2011 Christchurch quake.

Colin Hogg: Unsettling look at our shaky isles

Heart of the city

It takes a brave man to liken his business to a weed, but that’s how Sam Crofskey describes C1 Espresso after the earthquakes that wiped out the cafe’s premises in Christchurch’s historic High St precinct.

Government urges rebuild safety action

Construction workers could die and taxpayers will be faced with a $80 million bill if urgent action is not taken to make the Christchurch rebuild safer, the Government fears.

Supervisor accused of repair sign-off forgery

A Christchurch building company has launched an internal investigation after one of its supervisors allegedly forged an owner's signature on an earthquake repair sign-off form.

Government urges rebuild safety action

Construction workers could die and taxpayers will be faced with a $80 million bill if urgent action is not taken to make the Christchurch rebuild safer, the Government fears.

Supervisor accused of repair sign-off forgery

A Christchurch building company has launched an internal investigation after one of its supervisors allegedly forged an owner's signature on an earthquake repair sign-off form.

St Albans properties sell fast

According to this Press news story, properties in St Albans are among the fastest to sell in the city. The same story also says that Edgeware properties (SE corner of St Albans) have faced the biggest drops in value.

CHCH 220212 - now 220213 Earthquake awareness project - New Creative Work...

Artbox - Launch Event 27/02/13 @ 5.30pm

Looking forward to going along and supporting this event,  Martin and the Team. The more the merrier, all are most welcome to come along, please contact Martin Trusttam at Artbox for further details on this and other forthcoming events.

Internal EQC Study Reveals 30% of Assessments Had Critical Errors

Today I received an elucidating e-mail from someone at EQC.  My source explains that an internal EQC study reveals that 30% of the EQC assessments contained critical errors.  Imagine hoping on a plane that was 30% likely to have a critical error!   

EQC Joke of the Day

A reporter phones the EQC media office and asks, “We have received reports of rampant nepotism at EQC.  What is your comment on the allegation?”   The EQC man replies, “I am not authorised to comment on the story.  However, I will put you through to my brother in the public relations department and he [...]

Comments on Draft Ferry Road Master Plan needed by Thursday 28 February

Residents and businesses have until 28 February to tell the Christchurch City Council their views on the vision, goals and actions proposed in the Draft Ferry Road Master Plan (Phase One). The Council-led Plan has been prepared to support commercial centres along Ferry Road in response to the damage caused by the earthquakes.

UPDATED forum location and other announcements

Orion submits 2000 page rebuild proposal

Campaign aims to take Canterbury beyond 'All Right'

Streets Children's Day Sunday 3 March 2013

Each year, the first Sunday in March is recognised internationally as Children’s Day, and Christchurch is marking the occasion with the return of the beloved Streets Children’s Day in its new home in South Hagley Park from 11am–3pm on Sunday 3 March.

Chris Ford: Christchurch's rebirth hampered by National

Scholars to 'live out' quake victim's vision

The legacy of earthquake victim Rika Hyuga lives on through a scholarship fund worth more than $100,000.

Reflecting and Moving Forward

What a beautiful few days we have had. I am not talking about the weather, I am talking about the vibe of the our communities.

Schools closures handled badly - Parker

Bob Parker says the Govt's handling of school closures and mergers in his city were handled poorly, but had to be done.

Land for backpackers scarce and costly

The backpacker industry is looking to re-establish accommodation in Christchurch after being pushed out by the 2011 earthquakes but those wanting new developments say finding land is tough going.

Call for action on Christchurch mall impasse

Pressure is mounting for Government intervention to resolve a dispute that is delaying the redevelopment of Christchurch's City Mall.