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South Island Farmer of the Year

Arts crucial for the rebuild

Men’s Health Forum

AWARENESS Canterbury Action on Mental Health and Addictions   To celebrate ‘Movember’ we’re holding a Men’s Health forum to create a space for Canterbury men to hear from other guys about looking after our physical and mental health.  All welcome so come along with any questions or just to listen.  Please note: this is a...

Key Traffic Changes – Moorhouse/Hagley Ave intersection from Saturday

From early Saturday 22nd November major traffic changes will take place at the intersection of Hagley Ave/Moorhouse Ave corner. These changes are permanent and part of the Central City transport projects under the umbrella of An Accessible City – the …

CTV News - Thursday 20th November 2014

CTV News - Scirt Women

CTV News - Lincoln Tech Fest

CTV News - Earthquake Students

IAG's Canterbury Recovery team Contribute To New Show, Covered

IAG’s Canterbury Recovery team has been taking part in Canterbury TV’s (CTV) new weekly show, Covered, which looks to provide a behind the scenes update on how residential rebuilds are progressing post-quake in Canterbury.

Mt Pleasant News 20 November 2014

Feeling Alright? 

Ferry Road intersection at AMI Stadium closure Friday-Sunday

Ferry Road intersection at AMI Stadium from 9am today

Ferry Road major intersection near Jade/ AMI Stadium 3-day closure 9 am Friday 21 November – early Monday 24 November We expect delays particularly for Sumner bound traffic tonight and advise to avoid the area or adjust your time of …

Fendalton Road Bridge work starts Monday 24th November

From Monday 24th November work begins at the Fendalton Road Bridge at the intersection of Deans Ave and Harper Ave will be reduce the westbound lanes on the bridge to one lane. 

Dyers Pass Road Closure from Monday 24th November

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KEY TRAFFIC CHANGES – Moorhouse/Hagley Ave intersection from Friday 21st November

Click  for all information you need to know how to get around these changes.

'No accountability' for CTV rescue failures

A coroner failed to acknowledge the systemic causes of search and rescue failures at the CTV building following the February 2011 earthquake, a leading lawyer says.

Home owners offered free healthy home assessments

Christchurch people rebuilding or repairing their earthquake damaged homes can now get free advice to ensure they are warm, dry and energy efficient.

Isaac Theatre Royal Opening Week – Travel Advisory

Patrons attending performances at the Isaac Theatre Royal from Monday 17 November are encouraged to plan their journey into the central city to minimise delays. 

Editorial: Other side of Sutton affair needs airing

Roger Sutton attracted a large amount of public sympathy when he resigned this week. That might have been expected, given that the stage-managed manner of his departure allowed him to insinuate that he had done nothing badly wrong.Consequently,...

Cartoon: Property too damaged

Replica of The Press building planned

Christchurch's historic The Press building could be rebuilt on its Cathedral Square site - as a hotel.

CTV News - Housing New Zealand

CTV News - Isaac Theatre Royal

CTV News - Wednesday 19th November 2014

Minister welcomes appointment of John Ombler

Release: New Zealand Government

Acting chief executive of CERA appointed

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has today announced the appointment of Mr John Ombler as Acting Chief Executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).

City Discovery Day to showcase central Christchurch's progress

Central Christchurch's constantly changing landscape will be showcased to residents and visitors in a City Discovery Day, says Christchurch Central Development Unit director Warwick Isaacs. 

City Discovery Day to showcase central Christchurch’s progress

Central Christchurch’s constantly changing landscape will be showcased to residents and visitors in a City Discovery Day, says Christchurch Central Development Unit director Warwick Isaacs. 

Final week to have your say on flood option

More homes coming on board for Christchurch social housing tenants

More homes coming on board for Christchurch social housing tenants

Aucklanders discover Christchurch’s ‘pockets of awesome

Take a bunch of sceptical Aucklanders, show them a good time in Christchurch, and leave them eager to come back.

Reply to open letter on earthquake repair in Christchurch

Kahu Road Bridge – Now Open

The Kahu Road bridge is now open to all traffic from this evening. 

Cera rarely sought input on projects

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) has consulted the wider public on just two of Christchurch's 12 central city anchor projects.

CTV News - Roger Response

CTV News - Ballantynes Fire Memorial

Sutton breached confidentiality - Rennie

Roger Sutton has breached the confidentiality clause of his settlement with the State Services Commission, the commissioner says.

EQC Annual Report 2013-14

Couple to get working toilet after four years

A retired Christchurch couple still using a chemical toilet in their garden shed nearly four years after the quake should have a repaired sewerage line this week.

One in four Cantabrians receives Red Cross help

Four years on from the first earthquake, New Zealand Red Cross has helped one in four Cantabrians, distributed $91 million in grants and spent $11 million on programmes for quake-hit communities.

Stranges and Glendenning Hill Building

CTV News Monday November 17th 2014

Resignation of CERA Chief Executive collective statements

Collection of Statements regarding the resignation of CERA CEO Roger Sutton

Isaac Theatre Royal prepares for opening night

DIY madness has taken over the foyer of the Isaac Theatre Royal as contractors, cleaners and bar staff complete last-minute work in the run-up to tonight's grand opening.

Green taking over red

Statement on the resignation of Roger Sutton

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Resignation of CERA Chief Executive

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie today confirms that Roger Sutton has chosen to resign as Chief Executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).

Living Well Through Stressful Circumstances

Mental Health Education and Resource Centre New Brighton & South Shore // November 19, 26 and 27 Come along to one of these free evening sessions, where an experienced facilitator will provide you with practical tools to address stress and help you work through the emotional consequences of adversity. This 2 hour session will provide participants with...

Anniversary ceremony celebrates rebuilt Ballantynes fire memorial

A special ceremony will be held tomorrow to celebrate the completed rebuild of the Ballantynes fire memorial.

Businesses need to plan better to recover faster from disasters

New Zealand businesses and organisations need to accurately plan better to recover faster from any major disaster, University of Canterbury resilience researcher Dr John Vargo says.

Go-ahead for first Central City transport projects

Christchurch has taken the first steps towards a modern central city transport network that works for all kinds of travel.

Key Traffic Changes in the East – from Monday 17th November

From Monday, 17 November, key roads into and out of New Brighton will be affected by temporary, one-way traffic management. (See map)  Three SCIRT teams are working in three nearby areas, plus SCIRT’s Fletcher team is installing vacuum chambers in …

Key Traffic Changes in the East

From Monday, 17 November, key roads into and out of New Brighton will be affected by temporary, one-way traffic management. (See map)  Three SCIRT teams are working in three nearby areas, plus SCIRT’s Fletcher team is installing vacuum chambers in …

Planned Northern Arterial/Cranford Street upgrade – Have Your Say

Christchurch City Council and the NZ Transport Agency are inviting submissions on four connected projects aiming to ease travel to and from areas north of the city. The City Council is applying to designate land for a new road called …

Green MP: Locals need voice in rebuild

The Government should be giving more voice to locals, not "rebuild bureaucrats" in Wellington, a Green Party MP says.

Te Waipounamu marae film tour

Location: Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield Rd Time: November 25, from 6-7.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation Description: A chance to see films from the film archive, mostly featuring Ngai Tahu. Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision (formerly known as the National …

SCC taking Sutton harrassment claim 'seriously'

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is defending his decision not to stand down one of his employees during a sexual harassment investigation.

Roger Sutton sex claim 'taken seriously'

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is defending his decision not to stand down one of his employees during a sexual harassment investigation.

Thousands stuck in post-quake insurance hell

At least 3000 home-owners are still stuck in post-quake insurance hell. What is being done to unblock the final logjams? JOHN MCCRONE reports.

Paddling pool opens for summer

The paddling pool in Abberley Park opens this weekend (Show weekend) for the summer season. It will remain open until Easter 2015. Take a picnic and enjoy the Park and supervise your toddlers in the pool as there are no …