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Feedback wanted on Flockton downstream flood options

Christchurch City Council wants feedback from residents in the Dudley Creek area and the wider community on three proposed options for downstream, long-term remediation work on Dudley Creek.

Has your Port Hills property been zoned correctly?

Many home owners missed their opportunity to submit an appeal against the Christchurch City Council (CCC) District Plan and challenge their property's zoning.

Cops seize papers in CTV building probe

Police investigating the 2011 collapse of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which killed more than 100 people have executed four search warrants.Documents and items of interest were seized, Detective Superintendent Peter...

Cops seize papers in CTV building probe

Police investigating the 2011 collapse of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which killed more than 100 people have executed four search warrants.Documents and items of interest were seized, Detective Superintendent Peter...

Police Update on CTV investigation

Release: NZ Police

Westende House in Christchurch to be demolished

Christchurch's Westende House will be demolished in two weeks.

CTV building: Police seize documents

Documents and items of interest have been seized by police as part of an investigation into the collapse of the CTV building.Four search warrants, which Detective Superintendent Peter Read says form part of the ongoing investigation,...

Canterbury earthquake repair survey a 'whitewash'

A review into the quality of Canterbury's earthquake repairs has been called a "whitewash" after the Government allowed insurers to choose which homes could be looked at.

Mt Pleasant Road footpaths

SCIRT comments The project which includes Mt Pleasant Road footpath repairs is currently being designed. According to these designs, approximately 80 metres of footpath from 170 Mt Pleasant Road upward […]

US visit strengthens partnership

Property Council award 'cherry on top' for Isaac Theatre Royal restoration

Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal and three buildings in the Rangi Ruru Girls' School redevelopment have won top prizes in the 2015 Property Council New Zealand and Rider Levett Bucknall Awards.

Demolition of Cathedral Square's Camelot Hotel captured in timelapse

Another icon from Christchurch city's past is almost gone, with the demolition of the Camelot Hotel in Cathedral Square due to finish this week.

New heated pools planned for St Albans

The St Albans Pool and Pavilion group has lodged a resource consent to build two outdoor heated pools and associated buildings at 43a Edgeware Road, on the site of the pool demolished by the Christchurch City Council in 2006. Unlike …

Fewer street parks at Cranford/ Westminster St shops

In a bid to do something about the safety of St Albans School children crossing Cranford St at Westminster St the city council has come up with a plan that will: Reduce the number of car parks outside the new …

Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal Wins Prestigious Heritage Property Award

The spectacularly rebuilt and restored Isaac Theatre Royal, has taken out two prestigious awards at the 2015 Property Council New Zealand and Rider Levett Bucknall Awards held in Auckland last night.

Mt Pleasant News June 12 2015

SCIRT invites you to a “Thank You” morning tea SCIRT would like to shout morning tea on Monday morning to celebrate with you the completion of the three laning project and to inform […]

Photographs show rebuild progress in post-quake Christchurch

An ex-pat Kiwi's photographs of post-quake Christchurch have thrown the rebuild into sharp relief.

As is, where is houses are Christchurch's new gold mine

'Monolithic' concrete building ruins Christchurch central city living

Central city tenants Alex Nicholls and Victoria Wilby loved living in their sunny cottage.

Christchurch Town Hall: I'm a convert

Well there I was, feeling like a funeral gatecrasher, parked up in front of the city council's live stream, pondering what fate would befall Kilmore Street's grey and grizzled behemoth.

Customer e-newsletter #6

Click to view our latest customer e-newsletter, released 11th June 2015.

Start-up hub opens in Chch Innovation Precinct

Christchurch repairs and rebuilds progressing

Community to be included in development of QEII Park site

Christchurch City Council is committed to engaging with residents over the development of the Eastern Recreation and Sport Centre on QEII Park, Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

Town Hall restoration to begin

Christchurch City Council has today (Thursday 11 June) agreed to fully restore the Town Hall.

Christchurch homeowner to lead IAG class action

After years of delays and heartache with her earthquake insurance claim, Christchurch homeowner Pip Coory has decided to take a stand.

Govt cash injection fails to stop Christchurch convention centre delay

Christchurch's convention centre was delayed despite the Government releasing money to make it happen faster, official documents show.

Live stream: Christchurch City Council decide on town hall

City councillors will be asked to confirm the August 2013 decision to spent $127.5 million on fully repairing and restoring the 1972 heritage-listed Christchurch Town Hall, which has been closed since it was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes.

John Ombler: No 'black hole' at Cera

Acting chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority John Ombler has rejected assertions that Cera is facing because of staff departures.

Christchurch garage couple Steve and Sasha Bell get temporary respite

After , earthquake-hit Christchurch couple Steve and Sasha Bell are getting a temporary respite.

Christchurch needs more social houses for singles, solo parents: Government

Christchurch needs social housing for singles and solo parents to address dire post-earthquake shortages, the Government says.

Christchurch needs more social houses

Christchurch needs social housing for singles and solo parents to address dire post-earthquake shortages, the Government says.

Changes to Council organisational structure

Christchurch City Council is proposing wide-ranging changes to its organisation structure to make it more accessible for the community and to reduce bureaucracy.

Public hearing on preliminary draft Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan

A public hearing about the preliminary draft Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan starts today.

On this day - 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption

Council first to launch issue-reporting phone app

Residents can now report issues such as overflowing rubbish bins and pot holes instantly to Christchurch City Council from their mobile phones. 

Critical culvert gets an upgrade

On this day - 1692 Jamaica earthquake

Answers to our questions “being reconsidered by MBIE after further information from EQC” – by Change.org

Answers to our questions “being reconsidered by MBIE after further information from EQC” Canterbury Claimants Christchurch, New Zealand 7 Jun 2015

Cera staff leaving in droves

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) is losing dozens of staff members, prompting fears of a leadership "black hole".

Cera staff leaving in droves

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) is losing dozens of staff members, prompting fears of a leadership "black hole".

Work could start soon on restoring the Christchurch Town Hall

Work to fully restore Christchurch's Town Hall could begin this month after an independent business case backed a $127.5 million repair.

Edgeware village master plan

Couch, caravan, garage - a Christchurch mum's struggle

The garage in east Christchurch is a hive of activity.

Will heads roll in Christchurch's beleaguered planning department?

Can Hollywood convey real horror of a massive quake?

Red zone houses refurbished by offenders ready for needy families

A further 12 red zone houses at Rolleston Prison's construction yard are heading to new Christchurch sites for families in need.

Here for the Christchurch rebuild, living in a van

While Matua Papuni methodically sweeps the Christchurch car port where he lives in his van, he mutters to himself.

Feedback released on future of Victoria Square

Nicky Wagner | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Chief Executive's update - 4 June 2015

Acting Chief Executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, John Ombler, gives a monthly update on CERA's work to lead the recovery. Read the latest edition of the Future Christchurch Update.

Gap Golf Undergoes Make-over

Gap Golf Undergoes Make-over It’s not reality TV, it’s real life! Gap Golf is about to have a Make-Over bringing it up to a world-class inner city 9 hole mini-golf circuit. This weekend the kind guys and gals from Christchurch Round Table and Ladies Circle will be building a new hole The Aalt Verkerk’s No.7 […]

Gap Golf Updated With New Hole Opened

Gap Golf’s 7th hole, The Aalt Verkerk’s, was opened on Saturday.  The Dutch themed hole is a nod to the site’s history as A. Verkerks Butcher Ltd and the family’s Dutch heritage. Putt your way down an Amsterdam canal being careful to avoid the barges; then up, over the docks through some interesting hazards and […]

What’s coming up in Gap Filler land?

What’s coming up in Gap Filler land? We’ve got some exciting projects coming up this year that we want to share with you.

Future Christchurch Update - June 2015

'I think about suicide everyday' - Christchurch shed couple

In a small tin shed in Christchurch, Natasha Fa'aaliga and Gordon Smith huddle together on a thin mattress.

Construction begins on Uni-Cycle route

Contractors have started work on the first significant new construction on Christchurch City Council's Major Cycle Routes.

Rebuild Christchurch for people not cars

It is Saturday afternoon and the city is packed. Throngs of people of all ages saunter through the streets. Some go shopping; some sprawl out in the sunshine around fountains or in the squares; some savour an ice cream; many relax around cafe tables to eat, drink, and chat. Both young children and older adults pack the beer gardens; nobody is drunk or quarrelsome.

Christchurch quake mums sleeping in chairs, dining rooms

Sonya Tranter's "bed" is an armchair in the lounge of the two-bedroom property she rents in Christchurch.

Celebration Church's Porritt Park plans stymied by city council 'red tape'

Celebration Church's Porritt Park plans stymied by 'red tape'