Opening Address for Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries Conference

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

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

Council approves Sumner's Draft Master Plan for public comment

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

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

Protesters have again gathered outside Cranmer Courts.

Call to halt Cranmer Courts demolition

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

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

DOWN BY THE SEASHORE: SUMNER

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

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

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

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

Rebuild drives employment in Canterbury

Honoured policeman recalls race to save lives

Tourists find 'much to like' in Christchurch

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

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

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

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

Tourists find 'much to like' in city

Community gardens bus trip

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:

Results of fundraising raffle for Moët & Chandon champagne

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

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

Red zone turns fake war zone

Insurance silliness haunts St Albans complex

Aussie gets in on tourism campaign

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

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

New flood rules for properties released

Updated floor levels released for Christchurch properties

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

Christchurch convention centre process underway

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

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Christchurch

Bids sought for 'iconic' centre

Bids sought for 'iconic' centre

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

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

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

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

Christchurch convention centre process underway

Quake report handed to government

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

Efforts of quake response teams recognised today

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

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

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

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

New plan for old railway station site

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

Checklist for TC3 home sales

Creating an ethical human rights culture for all

Demand for St Albans rentals pushes up prices

Post-earthquake plasterboard repairs

Christchurch quake funds still available

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

Joined Christchurch flats face different fates

Two of the damaged flats are rebuilds, two repairs

Important settlement milestone reached

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