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Canterbury Home Repair Target date for 2014

Chaneys offramp closed today – OFF PEAK hours only

The Chaneys off-ramp on the Northern motorway which gives access to Main North Road to Marshland Road will be closed today (Tues 24 June) during off-peak hours. Work to repair the road will require the full closure of the off-ramp, …

Chaneys offramp reopened

The Chaneys off-ramp on the Northern motorway which gives access to Main North Road to Marshland Road has reopened following road works carried out today.  

Council confident it will regain accreditation

Officials gearing up for International Accreditation New Zealand's (Ianz) audit of the Christchurch City Council's building control unit are confident they are on track to regain accreditation.

Red-zone promise 'reckless' - Brownlee

Labour will commit nearly $25 million for full buyout offers across the red zone if it gains power at the election.

CTV News Monday 23 June

Neighbourly connects neighbours and communities

Eighteen years ago when the worldwideweb was in its infancy and dial up was the only way you could access the internet from home, St Albans NeighbourNet operated a private intranet that offered neighbours a way to connect to neighbours, to warn about a mini crime wave in the area and to share information about […]

Chaneys offramp closed tomorrow – OFF PEAK hours only

The Chaneys off-ramp on the Northern motorway which gives access to Main North Road to Marshland Road will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 24 June) during off-peak hours. Work to repair potholes in the road will require the full closure of …

Insurance wrangles delay inner-city apartments

Special Honours List 23 June 2014 (Bravery Awards)

Quake Outcasts welcome Labour's promise

On the 3rd anniversary of the first "red zone" announcement Quake Outcasts welcome Labour's promise to treat all red zoned residents equally- by offering to buy their land and homes for 100 percent of the 2007 rating valuation.

Labour Govt will ensure 100 per cent buy-out of quake-hit homes

A Labour government will ensure that all owners of red-zoned properties in Canterbury receive a buy-out offer of 100 per cent of the 2007 rateable value of their land, says Labour's Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Spokesperson Ruth...

Labour pledges red zone buy-out in Canterbury

Labour is promising the owners of all red-zoned properties in Canterbury a buy-out offer of 100 percent.

New Zealand Fire Service welcomes Bravery Medals for Fire Service personnel

Media release: New Zealand Fire Service

Bus overhaul urgently needed

Labour promises to buy quake-damaged land

A Labour-led Government will buy Christchurch's uninsured red-zoned land at 100 percent of its value.

Bravery awards for doctors who amputated man's legs in PGC building

Two doctors will today receive the New Zealand Bravery Decoration.

Policemen: we were just doing our jobs

A group of police officers first on the scene of the collapsed Canterbury Television building are "humbled and embarrassed" to receive bravery awards for their actions on the day of the February 2011 earthquake.

Humble heroes honoured

It may have been luck that brought two doctors, a police officer and a firefighter to Brian Coker as he lay trapped in a collapsed building, but it was their team effort that saved his life, his rescuers say.  

Excitement at CBD return

Dean Palmer remembers the building shaking. The noise of breaking glass was deafening.

Awards recognition for quake rescuers who risked their lives

The actions of those people who risked their own lives to help the injured and trapped after the February 22, 2011, earthquake have been recognised with New Zealand bravery awards. Today, The Press joins in honouring their heroism. 

Heroes of Christchurch quake recognised

In the aftermath of the devastating February 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, remarkable feats of bravery emerged.

Keeping Christchurch Moving 20th June 2014

CTV NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW - Saturday 21 June

Quake heroes honoured in special awards

The heroes of Christchurch's most devastating quake have finally been recognised for their outstanding bravery.

Recovery expert praises Christchurch support for people

A leading expert on human recovery after disasters has praised the response by Christchurch agencies and communities to people in need after the earthquakes.

New social housing build underway in Aranui

Environment Canterbury welcomes Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan decision

Today Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced that Environment Canterbury to lead the preparation of a Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan.

Central City – from Monday 23rd June

New: Barbadoes Street – single lane drop will extend from Bealey Ave to Salisbury Street. Colombo Street – traffic will not be able to travel north and south across this intersection but access from Tuam Street west is still maintained …

CCC adds elevation changes and current elevation to the floor level maps

Christchurch City Council and CERA have by request added two new layers to the floor levels map.

Cash settlement guidelines

• : Where significant, unrelated to earthquake damage should sensibly be addressed at the same time as the earthquake damage covered by EQC. This includes situations where:

Recovery Plan to streamline Lyttelton Port progress

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is using the powers of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 to allow for timelier redevelopment of the badly damaged Lyttelton Port.

CBD – Available Routes Map 21st June – 28th June

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map. This is updated weekly. Copies of this map can be found in the Wednesday edition of the Christchurch Star which is free from most service stations and supermarkets. Please …

Colombo Street at Tuam Street what you need to know – Monday 23rd June

Road users are advised that on Monday 23rd June SCIRT work will be starting at the Colombo/Tuam Street intersection replacing the wastewater system. Due to the nature of this work required traffic will not be able to travel north and …

Campaign to attract anchor project investment

More than $50 million in private-sector investment is being sought for major anchor projects in Christchurch’s city centre.

ChCh rebuild helping to drive national growth

The Christchurch rebuild is clearly playing a large part in driving the country's economic growth, the latest economic data shows.

Campaign to attract anchor project investment

More than $50 million in private-sector investment is being sought for major anchor projects in Christchurch’s city centre.

Pool protesters make a fashion statement

Swimsuits have been hung on the fence around the Centennial Pool by campaigners against the complex's demolition.

ChCh rebuild helping to drive national growth

The Christchurch rebuild is clearly playing a large part in driving the country's economic growth, the latest economic data shows.

Chch rebuild helping drive national growth

The Christchurch rebuild is clearly playing a large part in driving the country's economic growth, the latest economic data shows.

Chch rebuild helping drive national growth

The Christchurch rebuild is clearly playing a large part in driving the country's economic growth, the latest economic data shows.

Keeping Christchurch Moving 19th June 2014

Housing New Zealand

CTV News Thursday 19 June

QEII Drive/Main North Road intersection – delays 4.49pm

A bus has broken down on QEII drive travelling westbound in the right turn lane at the QEII/Main North Road intersection. It is blocking the right turn lane into Main North Road from QEII drive and is causing some delays …

QEII Drive/Main North Road intersection – CLEARED

The bus that broke down on QEII Drive at the Main North Road intersection has now been cleared from the road.

Truck break down on Marshland Road 4.57pm

We advise that there has been a truck breakdown on Marshland Road in the northbound lane just past the Preston’s Road intersection. Northbound Traffic is being merged approximately 20 metres earlier once they are past the intersection and but is …

Truck break down on Marshland Road

We advise that there has been a truck breakdown on Marshland Road in the northbound lane just past the Preston’s Road intersection. Northbound Traffic is being merged approximately 20 metres earlier once they are past the intersection and is still …

Strategy to help Cantabrians launched

Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner tonight launched the Community in Mind psychosocial strategy for greater Christchurch.

CRASH Marshlands Road – 3.30pm

Road users are advised that there has been a crash on Marshlands Road, just south of the Golf Course in the Southbound lane. Emergency services are on site and have maintained two-way traffic around the site. As a result traffic is …

Brownlee uses quake powers to fast-track Lyttelton Port rebuild

Repairs at Lyttelton Port Co, Christchurch's ocean trade hub which was damaged in the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, are to be fast-tracked by Canterbury earthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee.Using powers under...

Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has directed Environment Canterbury and Lyttelton Port Company Limited to prepare a Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan. This was gazetted on the 19 June 2014. The plan will look at the recovery of the Port to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations, the impact on the coastal marine area and the community, any implications on transport and the needs of users of both the port and its surrounding areas. Under the direction, Lyttelton Port Com ...

Lyttelton Port recovery to be fast-tracked

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee will use his extraordinary earthquake powers to fast-track the redevelopment of the badly damaged Lyttelton Port.

Recovery Plan to streamline Lyttelton Port progress

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Felix Marwaick Chief Political Reporter

Chief Political Report Felix Marwick talks to Newstalk ZB's Russell Cryer about David Cunliffe's letter endorsing Chinese businessman Donghua Liu

'Messy' Gap Filler site should go

Gap Filler is a "backward" organisation that should be forced off the former Crowne Plaza Hotel site, Christchurch City Council has been told.

Battered CBD still offers family fun

Peterborough Street one way east bound between Durham & Victoria

Peterborough Street has been reduced to one way east bound between Durham Street and Victoria Street for urgent works to be carried out. Detours are in place via Victoria Street – please follow on-road signage.  

Firm refuses refund after false asbestos result

A Christchurch company is refusing to refund a homeowner after providing a false negative asbestos test result.

An evening with Dr Rob Gordon

Location: Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, 288 Oxford Terrace Time: June 19 7-9pm Description: Disaster Psychology Specialist Dr Rob Gordon discusses the challenges fragile communities face in the years following a disaster. How do we address common symptoms and concerns show by people in the third and fourth year after a disaster. How do we address […]