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Park to replace demolished city high-rise

Another central Christchurch high-rise is on the way down.

Park to replace demolished city high-rise

Another central Christchurch high-rise is on the way down.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 29 (February 2014)

Power Panel: Weekly Debate

Sheryl Sutherland, Eugenie Sage and Clayton Cosgrove join Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch and discuss the week's issues.

$10k fine for burying quake waste

A Christchurch company has been fined $10,000 after burying earthquake demolition waste instead of dumping.

Chief Executive's update - February 2014

The chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, gives a monthly update on CERA’s work to lead the recovery.

Hereford Street reopened to two way

Hereford Street is now open to two way traffic for the entire length. Road users should note there is a weight restriction on the Hereford Street Bridge at Cambridge Terrace to vehicles under 3,000kg.  

Neill O'Reilly: Waitakiri School

Waitakiri School Principle Neill O'Reilly talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about how the school is going following the merger of two schools.

Plan to relieve quake stress

Cabinet will soon consider backing a new plan to help Cantabrians deal with post-earthquake mental health and relationship issues, which experts say emerge three years on from a disaster.

ROADING UPDATE – THURSDAY 6 JANUARY

Here is the latest roading update as screened on CTV on Thursday 6 January.

Banks commit to CBD

Major banks are returning to the central city with one recent opening and two committed to rebuilding on new sites.

Major banks commit to CBD

Major banks are returning to the central city with one recent opening and two committed to rebuilding on new sites.

Public Trust building 'repairable'

Engineers who assessed Christchurch's heritage-listed art deco Public Trust Office building found it was repairable.

Quake anniversary shifts to Botanic Gardens

Christchurch's main service to mark the third anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake will be held in the city's Botanic Gardens.

Botanic Gardens' beauty to salve quake memories

Christchurch's main service to mark the third anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake will be held in the city's Botanic Gardens.

CTV News Wednesday 05 February

Roading Updates launched this week on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Roading Updates on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Antony Gough Cars

Old Waimakariri Bridge Closure – One night only starting 6pm Sunday 9th February

Main North Road will be closed between Empire Road and the Old Waimakariri Bridge on Sunday evening from 6pm until early Monday morning. Northbound road users will be detoured at Marshlands Road onto Main North Road and via the Northern …

Tower chairman takes swing at IAG

Tower's chairman says there's a significant risk in allowing IAG to control two-third of New Zealand's personal lines insurance.

Rebuild boosts Canterbury jobs growth

The unemployment rate for Canterbury has plunged to its lowest level in six years, Statistics New Zealand figures out today show.

Grant Stephens: Ellerslie Flower Show

Garden Designer Grant Stephens talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the design he will be doing at this year's Ellerslie Flower Show

Estuary Fest

Event: ESTUARY FEST

Orion's $350m bid to 'stay ahead of wave'

If you are a developer or investor planning to rebuild in the central city, get in early to talk to Orion.

Quake claimants take the cash

Data gathered by the Insurance Council shows about half of the 24,660 over-$100,000 earthquake residential claims in Canterbury are likely to be settled with cash.

Should city rebuild recreate English past?

 Christchurch used to be called the most English city outside England. Should the rebuild recapture the style of the past or seek fresh design inspiration? How about Maori or international influences?

Clean-up to entice wildlife to Avon

Work to clear hundreds of years of built-up sediment from the Avon River may help entice trout, eels and native birds back to the city.

Can Cera handle $40b rebuild?

The finance and expenditure committee is worried that Cera may struggle to recruit and retain key staff as its workload grows before it winds up in April 2016.

Cera spends $17m on consultants

Outside consultants working for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) were paid more than its own staff in the last financial year.

Promed site tells St Albans story

The former Promed Edgeware Doctors site at the corner of Edgeware Road and Trafalgar Street has a few tales to tell. 

Waitangi Day celebrations @ marae

Location: Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield RoadTime: February 6 from 10am-2pm Description: Open Day at the Marae with activities for tamariki, weaving, mirimiri etc. $10.00 Hangi at 1.30pm. To order, presales are being taken on 03 355 5615 or 027 245 5475. Naumai Haere mai!

Akld median income falls below Canterbury

Canterbury's median income has risen above Auckland's between the 2006 and 2013 censuses, with Wellington's median still the highest.

Roading Updates launch this week on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

New project aims to save Christchurch's Avon River

Christchurch's Avon River is getting a makeover, saving it from an almost certain death.

Waitangi Day – Celebrations @ Rehua Marae

Rise Up Christchurch 6th February 2014 “Open Day” 10.00am – 2.00pm Activities, $10.00 Hangi at 1.30pm (Pre-sales 03 355 5615 or 027 245 5475) Naumai Haere mai! 79 Springfield Road St Albans  

Labour warns of segregation in Chch

Further work underway to improve Avon River

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Ruth Dyson: CERA spending to much

Port Hills Labour MP Ruth Dyson talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the large cost spent on consultants and why its too much.

Lianne Dalziel: Weekly catchup

Chrischurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the week's news events.

Feb 4: Summer Feast

With the Pallet Pavilion soon to be deconstructed, Gap Filler partnering with former Durham Street locals, Dalman Architecture will host their final food event in the unique venue, a Summer Feast.   

Feb 22, 2014: Summer Feast, Pallet Pavilion.

The Summer Feast was a ticketed food event which celebrated communal eating and locally sourced food.  With the Pallet Pavilion soon to be deconstructed, Gap Filler partnered with former Durham Street locals, Dalman Architecture to host their final food event in the unique venue: a Summer Feast. Our final feast was held on 22nd February, […]

22 Feb, 2014: Summer Feast, Pallet Pavilion.

The Summer Feast was a ticketed food event which celebrated communal eating and locally sourced food.  With the Pallet Pavilion soon to be deconstructed, Gap Filler partnered with former Durham Street locals, Dalman Architecture to host their final food event in the unique venue: a Summer Feast. Our final feast was held on 22nd February, […]

January 30, 2014: The Fairy Commons, Pallet Pavilion.

The Fairy Commons was an art installation built by fairies and possibly other small woodland creatures in and around the Pallet Pavilion site.  Over one night, these small structures appeared in the two deceased oak trees in the Pallet Pavilion. Rumour had it, they were the work of Christchurch’s resident fairies. It’s hardly surprising, the […]

Feb 4: The Fairy Commons

Over night, these small structures have been built in the two deceased oak trees in the Pallet Pavilion. Rumour has it, they are the work of ChCh’s resident fairies. It’s hardly surprising. 

The Fairy Commons

Over night, these small structures have been built in the two deceased oak trees in the Pallet Pavilion. Rumour has it, they are the work of ChCh’s resident fairies. It’s hardly surprising. The live music, outdoor cinema, games, dancing, friendly people and more in the pavilion make it an ideal place to call home .Who wouldn’t […]

Roger Sutton: Cost of running CERA

CERA CEO Roger Sutton talks to Newstalk ZB's Chris Lynch about the cost to hire consultants and if he thinks it is to much.

Govt to build 275 Chch homes on own land

The government is going to use its own land to develop 275 affordable homes in Christchurch.

New Development in Ferrymead

What do you think of this proposed new development for our neighbourhood? http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/9660311/New-shops-planned-for-Ferrymead  

Government seeks interest in low cost development

“We need to increase housing supply to assist with Christchurch’s recovery and we need more housing in the affordable range,” Mr Brownlee says.

Govt seeks interest in low cost development

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

CTV News Monday 03 January 2014

Anxiety and Complementary Therapies

·            Wednesday 26th February:  Michael Woods, Naturopath, The Herb Centre, Christchurch  

CTV site gets makeover

Landscaper David Giddens lays grass at the Canterbury Television site as it is prepared for the anniversary of the February 22 earthquake.

Warning on cost of quake repairs

More money may have to be found to pay for repairs to Christchurch's quake-damaged roads and underground water and waste pipes - or less repair work done.

Roading Updates Launch on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. 

Real Time Travel Information

Real time travel data is currently being collected on the following routes: 

SCIRT traffic update week starting 3 February 2014: schools back first term

Press Release:SCIRT

Small quake for Christchurch

The magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded at 10.01am today.

Please be careful if your property is subject to Hazards

Please be careful when considering cash settlements if your land is subject to hazards.