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Lianne Dalziel: Weekly Mayoral Chat

Christchurch City Mayor Lianne Dalziel talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the latest happenings with the city.

Peter Glasson: Southern No Response

Peter Glasson from Southern No Response talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the meeting to be held tonight.

Insurance Ombudsman Providing Support to Christchurch.

By Karen Stevens, Insurance and Savings Ombudsman

Traffic Light Signals restored at Madras/Salisbury intersection

The traffic light signals have been restored at the intersection of Madras and Salisbury Street.    

Asthmatic choked by dust

Rebecca Hamilton Barclay speaks through clouds.

CTV News Monday 10 February

New exhibition bursting, flipping and wobbling its way to ArtBox

Christchurch Art Gallery Deputy Director Blair Jackson says the exhibition will offer a vivid sense of artists as makers — asking questions, taking risks and exploring the possibilities of their materials.

What can $110 million dollars buy

I was struggling to sleep the other night and was thinking about the Avon River Pricenct after speaking to Chris Lynch about it after the government started work on phase two. I then started to dream what I could do with the $110+ million it is going to eat away. So for a bit of something to do I have listed a couple of things that sort of dosh can buy. What would you buy? let us know below.

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More residents back into their homes in 2014

New Brighton Project Newsletter February 2014

Opus profit slips on rising interest, tax

Frequent changes on the roads – plan your journey

Christchurch motorists are being advised to plan their trips and where possible, avoid driving through the central city during peak hours as increased road works will see frequent changes occurring. “Major infrastructure rebuilds are getting underway within the four avenues …

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Flatman: Need's your help!!

Flatman talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about needing the help of Cantabrians to secure votes, so he takes away money to use in our community.  For more information visit www.hubbards.co.nz  

Buried waste gets demolition company in trouble

A company contracted to demolish earthquake damaged houses in Christchurch have pleaded guilty to two charges of unlawfully discharging contaminates and fined $10,000, as well as being ordered to pay $641 in costs.

Retaining walls involve complex legal issues

We live on the hill. Our house has a fairly long drive, some of which is on council land and some on our section. It is supported by a long retaining wall. The wall partially collapsed in the February 2011 earthquake and was further damaged in June 2011. Our insurer is refusing to pay.

Durham Street South reduced to one lane from tomorrow (Tuesday)- Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. 

Durham Street South reduced to one lane between Tuam and St Asaph- Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. With schools back and increased traffic volumes in the Central City road users should expect longer delays …

Governors Bay Road Restrictions – Updated 10.2.14

Governors Bay Road is open to: Class 1 vehicles only (less than 44,000kg) Overdimension and overweight vehicles are strictly on application only. This restriction supersedes area wide permits for this road until further notice Updates will be posted here as …

Firms pack up as $90m boom ends

At its peak, an estimated 150 demolition companies vied for business in the city but as demolition is slowly replaced by construction, many are leaving or diversifying to pursue other projects.

Developers told to leave out the 'ego'

Cashed-up developers should scale back their projects to make them financially viable and attractive to tenants, experts say.

Southern No response Numbers Attending Means Move to Bigger Venue

An insurance company claimants meeting in Christchurch next Tuesday has had to move to a larger venue because so many people want to attend.

Volunteers repaint quake memorial chairs

A popular memorial to the 185 people who died in the February 2011 earthquake has been given a spruce up ahead of the disaster's third anniversary. 

Project back on track after mishap with bulldozer

A group of retired tradesmen whose large workshop was accidentally bulldozed is celebrating a boost towards a replacement.

Christchurch Cardboard Transitional Cathedral

The stone neo-Gothic Christchurch Cathedral was badly damaged in the 22nd February 2011 earthquake and to date, still stands in ruins, its future undecided. A Japanese architect by the name of Shigeru Ban designed a new building with an expected life span of approximately 50 years. This was opened in August 2013 and continues to draw crowds of tourists as well as worshippers.

It is constructed from wood and steel with cardboard cylinders lining the polycarbonate roof. The floor is polishe ...

Funding plan to help quake stress victims

Cabinet will soon consider backing a new plan to help Cantabrians deal with post- earthquake mental health and relationship issues, which experts say emerge three years on from a disaster.

Hope for honest compromise over cathedral

Trust southern general manager Rob Hall said groups in favour of the cathedral's restoration had signalled they were prepared to talk about a "compromise solution".

Players differ on Christchurch CBD growth

Christchurch's top property players are painting a mixed picture of the central city - from one saying a vibrant CBD is unlikely in his lifetime to others feeling confident about the future.

CTV News Friday 07 February

Bus stop closures this weekend and next week

Route – Blue Line  – Area – Old Waimiakariri Bridge Date: Sunday 9 Feb at night only Info: From 6pm Sunday 9 February until 7am Monday 10 February only the Old Waimakariri Bridge will be closed. Buses will still travel …

Bus stop closures this week

Route: 23 Hyde Park / Woolston  -  Area – Garlands Rd Date: Monday 10 Feb onwards Info: From Monday 10 February all buses will detour away from Garlands Rd while road works are carried out. Buses travelling towards the city …

Durham Street South reduced to one lane next week – Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. With schools back and increased traffic volumes in the Central City road users should expect longer delays …

CanCERN Newsletter #114 - 7 February 2014

One of the most important leadership lessons is realizing you're not the most important 

Scarborough Water Playground design gets go-ahead from Community Board

Work will start soon on the Scarborough Water Playground after the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board gave the go-ahead to the final design today.

Park to replace demolished city high-rise

Another central Christchurch high-rise is on the way down.

Park to replace demolished city high-rise

Another central Christchurch high-rise is on the way down.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 29 (February 2014)

Power Panel: Weekly Debate

Sheryl Sutherland, Eugenie Sage and Clayton Cosgrove join Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch and discuss the week's issues.

$10k fine for burying quake waste

A Christchurch company has been fined $10,000 after burying earthquake demolition waste instead of dumping.

Chief Executive's update - February 2014

The chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, gives a monthly update on CERA’s work to lead the recovery.

Hereford Street reopened to two way

Hereford Street is now open to two way traffic for the entire length. Road users should note there is a weight restriction on the Hereford Street Bridge at Cambridge Terrace to vehicles under 3,000kg.  

Neill O'Reilly: Waitakiri School

Waitakiri School Principle Neill O'Reilly talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about how the school is going following the merger of two schools.

Plan to relieve quake stress

Cabinet will soon consider backing a new plan to help Cantabrians deal with post-earthquake mental health and relationship issues, which experts say emerge three years on from a disaster.

ROADING UPDATE – THURSDAY 6 JANUARY

Here is the latest roading update as screened on CTV on Thursday 6 January.

Banks commit to CBD

Major banks are returning to the central city with one recent opening and two committed to rebuilding on new sites.

Major banks commit to CBD

Major banks are returning to the central city with one recent opening and two committed to rebuilding on new sites.

Public Trust building 'repairable'

Engineers who assessed Christchurch's heritage-listed art deco Public Trust Office building found it was repairable.

Quake anniversary shifts to Botanic Gardens

Christchurch's main service to mark the third anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake will be held in the city's Botanic Gardens.

Botanic Gardens' beauty to salve quake memories

Christchurch's main service to mark the third anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake will be held in the city's Botanic Gardens.

CTV News Wednesday 05 February

Roading Updates launched this week on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Roading Updates on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Antony Gough Cars

Old Waimakariri Bridge Closure – One night only starting 6pm Sunday 9th February

Main North Road will be closed between Empire Road and the Old Waimakariri Bridge on Sunday evening from 6pm until early Monday morning. Northbound road users will be detoured at Marshlands Road onto Main North Road and via the Northern …

Tower chairman takes swing at IAG

Tower's chairman says there's a significant risk in allowing IAG to control two-third of New Zealand's personal lines insurance.

Rebuild boosts Canterbury jobs growth

The unemployment rate for Canterbury has plunged to its lowest level in six years, Statistics New Zealand figures out today show.

Grant Stephens: Ellerslie Flower Show

Garden Designer Grant Stephens talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the design he will be doing at this year's Ellerslie Flower Show

Estuary Fest

Event: ESTUARY FEST

Orion's $350m bid to 'stay ahead of wave'

If you are a developer or investor planning to rebuild in the central city, get in early to talk to Orion.