Anxiety Topic Meeting: Anxiety, Alcohol and Drugs

Wednesday January 16th: – Damian Holt, Advocate, MHAPS The comorbidity between anxiety and various forms of substance use is well accepted clinically but these relationships are often difficult to treat or manage. Some people slip into the cracks between getting help for their anxiety and finding help for substance abuse.  Others ‘self-medicate’ their anxiety in...

More than 10,000 Christchurch homes closer to repair or rebuild

EQC's Christmas hours

One in five Kiwis suffering from stress – study

If you’re a woman and you live in the South Island, you are more likely to suffer from stress, new research has shown. Read more…

Two-year wait for some Chch homeowners

Quake-affected Christchurch homeowners insured by IAG could face a two-year wait to have their home repaired or rebuilt.

'Chopping down' a legacy

A structural engineer believed to have designed the most buildings in central Christchurch has returned to the city where much of his life's work is in ruins.

Stress levels still high in Chch

Christchurch is home to the most stressed people in the country, a survey has found.

Stress levels still high in Christchurch

Christchurch is home to the most stressed people in the country, a survey has found.

You can have $50 but not $40

The Westpac ATM in Edgeware Village has lots of $50 notes to dispense and is a bit choosy about when it will cough up $20 notes. I tried to withdraw $40 on Thursday – two $20 notes – but the …

Are insurance contracts unfair? What the Australians are doing.

The link here leads to an Australian legal website Lexology.com which in February this year published an article Are insurance contracts unfair? The article discusses whether or not insurance contracts are unfair, and if they should come under Australia’s Unfair Contracts legislation. Since it was written there have been developments with insurance contracts now to be covered by a similar

Commemoration event for the second anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake

Christchurch City Council is currently planning an event to commemorate of the second anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake. 

CCDU Six-Pack 20th December 2012

Day 666 - boxing on

Today the boxing was done for the 3rd lot of paths at 124 Garlands Rd.

Charity auction raises 2830 for City Mission Christmas lunch

The generous donation of a signed replica 2011 Rugby World Cup All Black jersey for auction has raised $2830 for the Christchurch City Mission’s Christmas Lunch.

Christchurch’s Summer of Fun returns

More than 40 free ‘Fun Days’ are being put on by a number of different community organisations, churches, the YMCA and various residents’ groups over the next three months, delivering a full Summer of Fun programme.

Appointments made for work on first CBD anchor projects

Another year of quake coverage

Campbell Live reflects on another year of quake coverage in Christchurch.

Printing Christchurch Dollars – A Wacky Idea? Some say not! by William Mook (Guest Post)

Towns in Ireland and Britain are using alternative currency schemes to put wealth in their pockets.  Why not Christchurch? Shop owners in the small town of Clones began accepting the old Irish pound, the Irish Punt, last March to help …

Brownlee loses zoning decision appeal

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has lost his appeal against a High Court ruling in July that he acted unlawfully when he used his wide-ranging powers under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act in a land zoning decision...

Contractor investigated over fraud claims

A contractor involved in the Christchurch rebuild is being investigated following allegations of fraud.

River precinct first on rebuild list

Christchurch’s river precinct and the city’s green 'frames' will be the first projects to kick off the rebuild of the central business district.

Work on river park to start mid-2013

Construction of a "gutsy'' new river park in Christchurch will start in the middle of next year, the government announced today.

Canterbury rebuild boosts economy

Canterbury's residential and non-residential building construction activity helped New Zealand's economy grow 0.2 per cent in the three months to September 30.

Brownlee loses airport land appeal

The Court of Appeal says Gerry Brownlee was wrong to use his wide-ranging powers to rezone land around Christchurch.

Chief Executive update - 19 December 2012

I’m a great fan of public green spaces and parks. Hagley Park is one of the most significant pieces of town planning and legacy left by the forefathers of Christchurch.

Cera unveils plan for Christchurch waterfront development

Christchurch will have a waterfront park development stretching for 3km along the Avon River as one the first key projects in the central city rebuild, announced today.A multi-company consortium led by Opus was named today as the...

Roadworks continue over festive season

Lower traffic volumes over the festive season will give the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Scirt) the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Communities get more say on alcohol

Communities will get more say on what hours pubs are open and who can sell liquor in their areas when local alcohol policies are implemented. This process is in the early stages. Christchurch City Council is starting the ball rolling …

Govt creates another quake info site

CERA and the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment have combined forces to produce information to assist Christchurch landowners, in the form of this website.

Two alleged cases of rebuild corruption

Two alleged cases of corrupt practices by contractors and officials involved in the Christchurch rebuild are under investigation.

HRV receives Chch earthquake honour

The community response by the team at HRV Canterbury South following the February 2011 earthquake was acknowledged by Mayor Bob Parker at a special service held by the Christchurch City Council.

Council moves to re-open Cathedral Square

Outdoor performance space and a chance to reconnect with the centre of the city could soon be possible following a resource consent application by the Christchurch City Council.

Contract awarded for new Ferrymead Bridge

The contract for the construction of a new Ferrymead Bridge has been awarded to HEB Construction Limited.

Council credit rating downgraded

Rating agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded Christchurch City Council's credit rating, citing the prolonged earthquake recovery period.

Anxiety Support Christmas Closure

  Anxiety Support offices will close on Friday 21st December at 12:00pm, and reopen Monday 7th January 2013. We’d like to wish all our clients and supporters a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!

New TC3 website now live

EQConnects - 19 December 2012

EQC, Fletcher EQR staff blow whistle on alleged collusion, fraud

Public Warning

International reinsurers to pay $17.6b

International reinsurers will fork out $17.6 billion for Canterbury earthquake claims, a drop from $17.9b estimated earlier.

Day 665 - last day for co-op

This morning was the last packing and distribution for the Christchurch South Fruit & Veggie Co-op (CSFVC) till Wednesday 13 February 2013.

Contractors charity auction popular

Vintage Christchurch Street Scene Bookmark

Bookmark featuring a Christchurch Street scene against the background of the Cathedral...

Kids accept award for quake hero dad

Levi and India-Rose Gilbert will never get to know their dad, but they will always know he was "somebody special".

Families call for apologies over quake errors

Survivors and families of those who died in the February 2011 earthquake are calling for someone to apologise and be held accountable for deaths and injuries caused by collapsed buildings.

Quake attraction starts to take shape

Historic pieces of Christchurch's damaged infrastructure have begun arriving for a new exhibition at Canterbury Museum.

Inspections of Riccarton Rd building 'inadequate'

Inspections that led to a Christchurch building reopening before its facade collapsed, killing a man, were insufficient and "made a nonsense" of post-earthquake placarding procedures.

Earthquake Awards: Medal for barman's brave act

Levi Gilbert knows his dad was a hero.

Earthquake attraction starts to take shape

Historic pieces of Christchurch's damaged infrastructure have begun arriving for a new exhibition at Canterbury Museum.

Families' calls for apologies over quake errors

Survivors and families of those who died in the February 2011 earthquake are calling for someone to apologise and be held accountable for deaths and injuries caused by collapsed buildings.

Decision not to close Colombo St 'cost 16 lives'

A decision not to shut down Colombo St before the February 2011 earthquake cost 16 lives, the sole survivor of a bus crushed by a collapsed building says.

CERA compiles booklet for TC3 homeowners

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CBD red zone virtual tours

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Live + Work + Play

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Avon Riverfront Market