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There is a good reason for being careful.

There is a good reason for being careful.



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The Rebuild Black Hole

Lynched - 30th March 2015

EMERGENCY WORKS: Main Road, Sumner – Detour for city bound – expect delays

Emergency works will be undertaken due to a collapsed sewer line on Main Road, Sumner (by Moncks Bay). 

Local investment strong in Health Precinct

A world-class Health Precinct in Christchurch just got a step closer, with local property group Countrywide Property Trust Limited buying a prominent site for a multi-storey development.

Your last opportunity to sign: survey of the EQ repair standards to homes repaired by EQC and / or Private Insurers, their PMO’s and contractors in Canterbury.

We invite New Zealanders interested in the standard of repair work carried out by EQC and Private Insurers to add their electronic signature in support of an Official Information Act (OIA) Request in respect of a Survey of Canterbury Earthquake Repairs commissioned by Cabinet.…… Please Sign …

What do you think the odds are that council will spend $200m to $2bn in flood pr...

What do you think the odds are that council will spend $200m to $2bn in flood protection along the estuary?
If you are considering your insurance claim it may be worth waiting till the truth is out.
Page 384. Is it possible that they are buying time till the insurance claims are settled. June 2015 seems to be a critical time.

ROADWORKS: Selwyn St one-way only for two weeks

From Tuesday 31 March Selwyn St will be open to south bound traffic only between Hagley Ave and Moorhouse Ave while SCIRT undertake pipe bursting works for approximately two weeks. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Antigua Street. We recommend that …

Victoria Square Public Participation - 28 March 2015

Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Nicky Wagner, Ngai Tahu and the Christchurch City Council have hosted an event for the public to meet the Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct’s project team, as an opportunity to directly discuss plans for the future of this key civic asset.

Victoria Square Public Participation - 27 March 2015

Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Nicky Wagner, Ngai Tahu and the Christchurch City Council have hosted an event for the public to meet the Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct’s project team, as an opportunity to directly discuss plans for the future of this key civic asset.

Boom is bust for Christchurch firms

A "target-rich" environment has prompted a spike in financial crime in Canterbury since the earthquakes, police say.

Central city character home restoration

The following video features the first part of the story of a home repair in our programme, an historic 1890s villa in the Christchurch CBD.

'Risky phase looms for rebuild'

Serious Fraud Office (SFO) boss Julie Read has signalled that the Christchurch rebuild is entering a dangerous phase where white collar criminals may siphon money from major building projects.

Rebuild a big opportunity, conference told

Building smarter, stronger and cleaner is essential if Christchurch wants to take advantage of the opportunities of the rebuild, industry leaders said at the Seismics in the City conference last week.

This submission on the Long Term Plan at CCC makes an interesting reading.

This submission on the Long Term Plan at CCC makes an interesting reading.



thedailyblog.co.nz
In May 2011, barely three months after Christchurch’s devastating earthquake that killed 185 people, there were already suggestions from Gerry Brownlee that the Christchurch Council would have to sell part of their community-owned assets to fund the re-build.

There is more to this than what is seen on the surface. We have questioned the z...

There is more to this than what is seen on the surface.
We have questioned the zoning decisions.
"Officials have acknowledged conditions are ripe for major financial crime as billions of dollars are poured into the rebuild."



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Serious Fraud Office boss Julie Read has signalled that the Christchurch rebuild is entering a dangerous phase.

April/May edition St Albans News available

Find out why the St Albans market, being held in the Beulah car park, closed down after a month (this does not bode well for replacing the market that used to run in English Park pre-quakes), how to get help …

How not to repair a heritage building in the Christchurch CBD- 4 years on…

This is great…. a story on High street. Written by Will Harvie, Christchurch Press. Interesting!

Fish, eels, punts return to cleaner Avon River

Nicky Wagner | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

New Brighton 'neglect' is 'moral injustice' - Paul Zaanen

An east Christchurch business leader has criticised local and central government, saying neglect of New Brighton is a "moral and social injustice".

Gloomy outlook for solar housing in Christchurch

Is the vision of Highfield Park over?

Odeon Theatre relics may get new life

Parts of the historical Odeon Theatre may be saved when the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority demolishes it.

Cera spent $1.8m on extra land

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority spent $1.82 million buying heritage properties on High St it no longer needs.

CTV News Story - RSA Opens

CTV News Story - Bridge

CTV News Story - Cardboard City

Canterbury homeowners lose 'all their savings'

Save Redcliffs School

Redcliffs school submissions

Christchurch recovers its property mojo

Christchurch continues to grow at an amazing rate, with a string of commercial property projects suddenly jumping off the drawing board.

ROADWORKS: Madras Street reduced lanes – DELAYS

Road users are advised that repairs on the water main will commence on Monday 30 March between Gloucester Street and Armagh Street. Reduced lanes on Madras Streets – delays expected in peak times. No access for eastbound traffic onto Gloucester …

ROADWORKS: Manchester Street one-way Southbound from Monday 30 March

Road users are advised that Manchester Street between Cashel and Lichfield Street will be southbound for approximately two weeks while storm water repairs take place. Northbound traffic will be detoured via Lichfield – Madras – Cashel Streets. We recommend using …

Migrant workers at risk as rebuild firms go bust

'Dangerous phase looms for rebuild'

Serious Fraud Office (SFO) boss Julie Read has signalled that the Christchurch rebuild is entering a dangerous phase where white collar criminals may siphon money from major building projects that are coming on stream.

Almost 100 rebuild-related firms have gone bust since Feb 11 quake

How we identified the rebuild "black hole"

Curletts Rd overbridge to open in September 2016

Work has begun on a new bridge over Curletts Rd linking Wigram Rd to Brimingham Dr via Magdala Pl.

2015 will be 'year of momentum' for Christchurch

This year will be a year of momentum for Christchurch's recovery, says Canterbury's earthquake recovery leader.

2015 will be 'year of momentum' for Christchurch

This year will be a year of momentum for Christchurch's recovery, says Canterbury's earthquake recovery leader.

Partial retention of Odeon Theatre being explored

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is investigating whether key parts of the Odeon Theatre can be retained as it embarks on the demolition of badly damaged parts of the structure.

EQC billing for excess payments

Quake-hit Canterbury homeowners will soon start receiving a bill for excess payments on their Earthquake Commission (EQC) repairs.

CTV News - 26th March 2015

WikiHouseNZ and Space Craft Systems Event

All are invited to a very special announcement event at which you can Discover a local project which plays a leading role in a global initiative… and - warm and dry, safe and strong, health, sustainable

Council outlines plans to investigate flood mitigation bypass options for Dudley Creek

Christchurch City Council today received and approved a report from staff detailing plans to investigate two bypass options for the lower reaches of Dudley Creek that will provide flood remediation for the most vulnerable areas in the Dudley Creek / Flockton area.

Canterbury landscape inspires New Central Library design

The design of Christchurch’s New Central Library in Cathedral Square was inspired by the Canterbury landscape and feedback from the public on what they wanted in the new building.

EQC to recover CHRP excess from mid-April

CTV News Story Mayor In The Chair Submission 25 March 2015

Riccarton Racecourse 600-home development a step closer

The city council will support plans to release land around Christchurch's Riccarton Racecourse for a major housing development.

CTV News 25 March 2015

ROADWORKS: Lane restrictions at Sparks/Halswell UPDATED 26.3.15

Due to a leaky valve at the intersection of Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell Rd and Sparks Rd, there is traffic management in place. 

ROADWORKS: Centaurus Rd-Roadworks next week-UPDATED

The traffic management for these works on Centaurus Road, between Palatine Terrace and Kowhai Terrace has been changed. Two way traffic will be maintained in the first week starting in the week of 30 April. From 7th April road users …

ROADWORKS: Centaurus Rd-Roadworks this week-UPDATED

The traffic management for these works on Centaurus Road, between Palatine Terrace and Kowhai Terrace has been changed. Two way traffic will be maintained in the first week starting in the week of 30 April. From 7th April road users …

ROADWORKS: Centaurus Rd-Roadworks 7th April

The traffic management for these works on Centaurus Road, between Palatine Terrace and Kowhai Terrace has been changed. Two way traffic will be maintained in the first week starting in the week of 30 March. From 7th April road users will …

CTV victim's father welcomes litigation

One of the men who brought a complaint against Alan Reay over his role in the Canterbury Television (CTV) building design is overjoyed the languishing action may finally be heard.

'Construction site' look reflects rebirth - Vicki Buck

Deputy mayor Vicki Buck has rejected claims Christchurch looks like a "war zone", saying more recovery work is being done than people realise.

Inquiry into Parliament’s legislative response to future national emergencies – have your say!

“Public submissions are now being invited on the Inquiry into Parliament’s legislative response to future national emergencies.

'Construction site' look reflects rebirth, says Buck

Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck has rejected claims Christchurch looks like a "war zone", saying more recovery work is being done than people realise.

This is a research for an overseas study of what is going on in Christchurch. We...

This is a research for an overseas study of what is going on in Christchurch. We need to get international attention.
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CTV News - 25th March 2015

CTV News Story - Mayor In the Chair

CTV News Story - Sarah Ulmer

CTV building: Families welcome judicial review

Families who lost loved ones in the Canterbury Television building collapse have welcomed moves by the Government to seek a judicial review into the failure of New Zealand's professional engineering body to complete an investigation...