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Opening Address for Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries Conference

Opening Address for Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries Conference

Thursday, 11 October 2012 3:00 p.m. by LianneDalziel

It is a great pleasure to open your conference today on behalf of our spokesperson on Building & Construction, Raymond Huo, who was unable to be here today.

Council requests pause on Cranmer Courts demolition

Council requests pause on Cranmer Courts demolition

Thursday, 11 October 2012 2:45 p.m. by GovtCCC Popular

Christchurch City Council today agreed to request the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority hold the demolition of Cranmer Courts for one month.

Council approves Sumners Draft Master Plan for public comment

Council approves Sumner's Draft Master Plan for public comment

Thursday, 11 October 2012 2:40 p.m. by GovtCCC

Christchurch City Council today approved the Draft Sumner Village Centre Master Plan to go to the community for comment. The Plan has been prepared to support the recovery and rebuild of Sumner's Village Centre in response to the damage caused by the earthquakes.

EQC Meeting with Ian Simpson and TC3 residents group 9th October 2012

EQC Meeting with Ian Simpson and TC3 residents group 9th October 2012

Thursday, 11 October 2012 2:38 p.m. by TC3limbo Recommended Popular

Present: Ian Simpson Maria O’Neill (EA to B Emson) Kiri Hider Maria Thackwell Tim Carter Bob ?? (Salvation Army representative - for prioritisation) Carmel Jaggar

Police called to Cranmer Courts protest

Police called to Cranmer Courts protest

Thursday, 11 October 2012 2:05 p.m. by MediaStuff

Protesters have again gathered outside Cranmer Courts.

Call to halt Cranmer Courts demolition

Call to halt Cranmer Courts demolition

Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:47 p.m. by MediaStuff

Anger turned to jubilation as heritage campaigners evicted from a Christhurch City Council meeting learned that councillors had voted 5-4 to call for one-month moratorium on the demolition of Cranmer Courts.

Law change affects quake-hit retirement villages

Law change affects quake-hit retirement villages

Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:16 p.m. by Media3News

Future owners of retirement village units hit by events similar to the Canterbury earthquakes will come out better off.

DOWN BY THE SEASHORE: SUMNER

DOWN BY THE SEASHORE: SUMNER

Thursday, 11 October 2012 10:56 a.m. by GetLocal

 

A danger Christchurch’s past will be forgotten, UC lecturer says

A danger Christchurch’s past will be forgotten, UC lecturer says

Thursday, 11 October 2012 8:51 a.m. by CanterburyUniversity Popular

There is a danger that most ongoing memories about Christchurch will just be about the city’s earthquakes and not the great things that once stood in the 162 years beforehand, a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher said today.

UC future very strong: Adversity brings improvement says ex-New York trader

UC future very strong: Adversity brings improvement says ex-New York trader

Thursday, 11 October 2012 8:49 a.m. by CanterburyUniversity

Former New York equities trader Doug Hastie said today the University of Canterbury (UC) had a strong future and he wanted to be part of the Christchurch rebuild.

Fee for Southland firms joining Chch rebuild

Fee for Southland firms joining Chch rebuild

Thursday, 11 October 2012 7:51 a.m. by MediaStuff

Fee for Southland firms joining Chch rebuild

Fee for Southland firms joining Chch rebuild

Thursday, 11 October 2012 7:51 a.m. by MediaStuff

Southland businesses signing up to help with the Christchurch rebuild will be asked to pay membership fees to partially fund the project.

Watch the Farmers car park demolition

Watch the Farmers car park demolition

Thursday, 11 October 2012 7:21 a.m. by MediaStuff

Rebuild drives employment in Canterbury

Rebuild drives employment in Canterbury

Thursday, 11 October 2012 6:56 a.m. by Media3News

Honoured policeman recalls race to save lives

Honoured policeman recalls race to save lives

Thursday, 11 October 2012 6:30 a.m. by MediaHerald

 

Tourists find much to like in Christchurch

Tourists find 'much to like' in Christchurch

Thursday, 11 October 2012 5:00 a.m. by MediaStuff

International tourists continue to bypass quake-hit Christchurch - but those who make it to the city say it has a surprising amount to offer.

Insurers link to resolve claims

Insurers link to resolve claims

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:44 p.m. by MediaStuff

Two insurance companies say they will work together to determine the fate of a St Albans property they both cover.

Global interest in Avon River precinct

Global interest in Avon River precinct

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:44 p.m. by MediaStuff

A central Christchurch park has drawn global interest from companies looking to be part of the city's first major recovery project.

Flood rule changes set to add grief

Flood rule changes set to add grief

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:40 p.m. by MediaStuff

New flood rules could mean further frustration and upheaval for Christchurch's quake-ravaged suburbs.

Tourists find much to like in city

Tourists find 'much to like' in city

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:40 p.m. by MediaStuff

 

Community gardens bus trip

Community gardens bus trip

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:38 p.m. by stalbanscommunity

A community bus trip, which starts off from Packe Street Park and wends its way through community gardens on the east side of Christchurch, is one of the highlights of the inaugural Spring River Festival planned for the weekend of October 20 and 21.

Holy Trinity Avonside - Parish and Community Fair:

Holy Trinity Avonside - Parish and Community Fair:

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:06 p.m. by avonsidechch

 

Results of fundraising raffle for Moët & Chandon champagne

Results of fundraising raffle for Moët & Chandon champagne

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 10:05 p.m. by CoastalPathway

Prize – Moet + Chandon Imperial Magnum  won by Brad McClay Prize – Moet + Chandon Imperial Magnum  won by Trisha Blik Total raffle funds raised was $560.00.  Many thanks to all who bought tickets. And a special thank you to  Rai …

Day 594 - Addington Action leases 124 Garlands Rd

Day 594 - Addington Action leases 124 Garlands Rd

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 8:36 p.m. by addingtonaction

A special general meeting tonight of Addington Action members voted to sign a lease with the Christchurch City Council for 124 Garlands Rd in Opawa.

Packe St park marks Neighbourhood Week

Packe St park marks Neighbourhood Week

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 8:08 p.m. by stalbanscommunity

Red zone turns fake war zone

Red zone turns fake war zone

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 6:57 p.m. by Media3News

 

Insurance silliness haunts St Albans complex

Insurance silliness haunts St Albans complex

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 6:38 p.m. by stalbanscommunity

Aussie gets in on tourism campaign

Aussie gets in on tourism campaign

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 5:23 p.m. by MediaStuff

An Australian businesswoman is offering to organise delivery of a ''big thing'' in response to Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker's tongue-in-cheek campaign to lure Australians to the earthquake-hit city.

TC3 workshop a positive step

TC3 workshop a positive step

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 4:36 p.m. by GovtCera Popular

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is confident progress was made today to overcome and minimise barriers to rebuilding on Technical Category 3 (TC3) land in greater Christchurch.

Men’s Sheds come to Christchurch

Men’s Sheds come to Christchurch

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 3:40 p.m. by NickyWagner

New flood rules for properties released

New flood rules for properties released

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 3:34 p.m. by MediaStuff

 

Updated floor levels released for Christchurch properties

Updated floor levels released for Christchurch properties

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 3:08 p.m. by GovtCCC Featured Popular

The Christchurch City Council has today (October 10) released updated floor levels for properties in the Avon, Heathcote and Styx river catchments, as well as Sumner.

Earthquakes population loss bottoms out

Earthquakes population loss bottoms out

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 3:04 p.m. by GovtCCC

 

Christchurch convention centre process underway

Christchurch convention centre process underway

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:42 p.m. by GovtCera

Work on Christchurch’s new Convention Centre Precinct is underway, with the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) and Christchurch City Council now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from groups wishing to participate in the project.

Police work during quake recognised

Police work during quake recognised

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:14 p.m. by MediaStuff

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Christchurch

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Christchurch

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:11 p.m. by MediaHerald Popular

Bids sought for iconic centre

Bids sought for 'iconic' centre

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:08 p.m. by MediaStuff

 

Bids sought for iconic centre

Bids sought for 'iconic' centre

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:08 p.m. by MediaStuff

Christchurch's next convention centre must be an ''iconic'' facility that can be opened by early 2017, potential developers have been told.

Post-quake exodus from Christchurch bottoms out

Post-quake exodus from Christchurch bottoms out

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 1:07 p.m. by MediaHerald

The post-earthquake exodus from Christchurch has bottomed out, according to latest figures which show just 2800 people leaving the wider city area in the last year. Councils in the Greater Christchurch areas say that the quarterly...

Second quake report handed to Govt

Second quake report handed to Govt

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:38 p.m. by Media3News

The second part of a royal commission's report on the Canterbury Earthquakes is being considered by the Government.

Convention Centre Precinct Process is Underway

Convention Centre Precinct Process is Underway

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:19 p.m. by GovtCCDU Popular

Work on Christchurch’s new Convention Centre Precinct is underway, with the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) and Christchurch City Council now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from groups wishing to participate in the project.

New Brighton Project Update October 2012

New Brighton Project Update October 2012

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:07 p.m. by newbrightonproject Popular

 

Christchurch convention centre process underway

Christchurch convention centre process underway

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:06 p.m. by GovtBeehive

Quake report handed to government

Quake report handed to government

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:15 a.m. by MediaStuff

A report recommending law changes to protect people from earthquake-prone buildings has been handed over to the Government.

Demolition farce for St Albans homes

Demolition farce for St Albans homes

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 9:55 a.m. by MediaStuff

Efforts of quake response teams recognised today

Efforts of quake response teams recognised today

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 8:10 a.m. by MediaHerald Popular

A special ceremony will be held in Christchurch today to recognise the efforts of police and other emergency services after the fatal February 22, 2011 earthquake.

Landlords cash in on Chch quakes

Landlords cash in on Chch quakes

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 8:02 a.m. by MediaHerald Popular

Christchurch landlords are cashing in on the earthquakes by putting up rents by as much as $250 a week - even for rundown bungalows.

Chch pipe maker spends $3m to grow

Chch pipe maker spends $3m to grow

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 7:57 a.m. by MediaStuff

A Christchurch manufacturer of large plastic pipes has more than doubled its capacity by buying a $3 million production line which will allow it to build pipes up to four metres in diameter.

Port Hills red-zoners have a chance to go green

Port Hills red-zoners have a chance to go green

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:16 a.m. by MediaStuff

Rockfall-threatened Port Hills red-zoners can "make themselves green" by convincing the Christchurch City Council to lift notices barring access to their homes, the Earthquake Recovery Minister says.

Minimum floor levels tipped to rise

Minimum floor levels tipped to rise

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:13 a.m. by MediaStuff

New plan for old railway station site

New plan for old railway station site

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:13 a.m. by MediaStuff

Grand $52 million redevelopment plans for the old railway station site in Moorhouse Ave in Christchurch have been unveiled.

Checklist for TC3 home sales

Checklist for TC3 home sales

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 9:28 p.m. by stalbanscommunity Popular

Post-earthquake plasterboard repairs

Post-earthquake plasterboard repairs

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 8:05 p.m. by avonsidechch Popular

Christchurch quake funds still available

Christchurch quake funds still available

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 7:26 p.m. by Media3News

There is still money left in Christchurch quake funds to give to Cantabrians struggling to pay to heat their homes.

Employment hub ‘too little, too late

Employment hub ‘too little, too late

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 4:31 p.m. by Media3News Popular

Joined Christchurch flats face different fates

Joined Christchurch flats face different fates

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 4:29 p.m. by Media3News

Two of the damaged flats are rebuilds, two repairs

Important settlement milestone reached

Important settlement milestone reached

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 3:54 p.m. by GovtCera Popular

Great forum today...

Great forum today...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 3:52 p.m. by OneVoiceTeReoKotahi