‘Mix it Up’ in Pita Kaik – Winners announced!

International design team Architectus and Wellington-based Andrew Sexton Architecture have taken out the top award in a competition to create a new development on a block of land in Kilmore Street.

Cathedral repair costs challenged

The Great Christchurch Building Trust says the ChristChurch Cathedral could be restored for only $67 million.

$67m to restore cathedral - group

The Christ Church Cathedral could be fully restored for much less than Anglican estimates, restoration campaigners say.

Day 797 - Co-op buy for tomorrow

Craig Dixon this morning bought this number of crates and cartons from the market for packing tomorrow at CSFVC.

Thanks Craig!

Coop buy:

Canterbury youth workers to get $330k support

Report highlights Canterbury’s economic opportunities

Christchuch Earthquakes-Locked out of undamaged factory for 800 days…

Do we still own our building?  who knows – 273 days…… We wait for “the powers that be” to see what has been proposed for our area. Who knows what nonsense they are cooking up.  I have my suspicions.  An Easter Island statue or monuments!

Investing in Christchurch 'doesn't stack up'

State Highway 76 – Brougham Street

Plenty to read in latest St Albans News

Temple marks Chch's transition

To mark the transition from what Christchurch was to what it will be a temple is being built for a fortnight.

EQC will not pursue customers for apportionment-related overpayments

In the media: EQC CEO front man at expo

Day 796 - Addington Action expands

29 April 2013
By Nick Tolerton

Addington Action's fruit and veggie co-op programme is going from strength to strength.

It's 24 distribution centres which are serving nearly 500 households, have spread well away from the original catchment to as far as Burnham and the Heathcote Valley.

New distribution centres have been opened at the Christchurch South Community Garden, Strickland St and at the Court Theatre, Addington said organiser Mike Peters.

Two more are in ...

Seeking independant advice

Knowledge is power – According to Sir Francis Bacon. The more knowledge you possess the more you can do, which in turn leads to having more power.

Causeway closed, detour starts

A 500-metre detour in Christchurch's seaside suburbs has started today.

Day 796 - Water supply working

Brash: Cut interest-free loans to pay for rebuild

OPEN KITCHEN FEATURE OF NEW CENTRAL CITY EATERY

Natural Disasters Occur in a Political Space

Rebuild cost jump 'no surprise' - Parker

Parker keen to explain service to Brownlee

Idea to have sensors track everything in city

Simpson praised for fronting up at expo

Children get serious about park designs

Day 795 - combined information stalls at CERA expo useful

Day 795 - CKA chaps worked

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Hundreds watch as bank building bowled

Christchurch rebuilt to cost $10b more

Canterbury rebuild cost upped to $40b

The cost of the Canterbury rebuild has been upped to $40 billion, says Prime Minister John Key.

Hundreds flock to quake expo

Christchurch rebuild forecast takes a $2b hit

Higher Christchurch rebuild costs are a sign of private sector backing for the city, Prime Minister John Key says.

Red Zoners and CERA’s Residential Advisory Service

As is their continuing practice, CERA have announced a process – this time the Residential Advisory Service (RAS) - with no supporting detail. It commences on the 20th of May and might be the way to break through the problems between the insured, insurers and their project management organisations (PMOs). With the 31 July departure date approaching a few are still stuck in the Red Zone because

Parallels between Chch and US cathedrals

Setting rules for schools rebuild

The building industry has been given an early heads-up before tenders are called for a $1 billion rebuild of Christchurch's school system.

Wellington expo showcases quake-strengthening industry

Growing concerns over how earthquake-proof our homes and buildings are have led to the first national expo for the quake-proofing industry.

Day 794 - SVA and the kitten

This morning 7 volunteers turned up at 9am to work at 124 Garlands Rd building the new depot for Addington Action. The 4 students had signed up to volunteer via the SVA website in exchange for free entry to "The Concert" last year.
The jobs today between the street and the front fence were
Phineas as head kitten was in charge of entertainment. Phineas comes most days to Garlands Rd.

They all did a great job. Thanks !

Then a quick trip to the Beckenham Service Centre to drop o ...

Rebuild and Recovery Expo, 27-28 April 2013, CBS Arena

If you havent yet made it down to the CERA Rebuild and Recovery Expo make sure you do. Agencies and community groups have put much time into preparing this and making sure people are available to speak to you face to face. Open 10am to 4pm Sunday at CBS Arena in Addington. 

Reflection – CCPG timeline

CCPG Coordinator wanted – paid part-time position

Cleared property looked like 'battlefield'

Workers now part of the furniture

Consultant urges bold design in rebuilding

Two prime Hagley Park sites for sale

Housing units still sitting idle

The weeds grow tall between 37 government-owned transportable housing units in Christchurch  as a second winter of sitting idle at a city site approaches.

Pleas to retain Pallet Pavilion longer

Housing units sit idle for 18 months

Last act was seeing others safe

"I'm Owen," he said, turning around in his seat and offering an impromptu introduction.

Health risks lurk in post-quake homes

TC3 residents are battling on in the cold despite rising health problems from colds to rashes to panic attacks.

Your Story – Giving People a Voice

20,000 visitors experience Quake City attraction

welcomed its 20,000 visitor today.

Forum: All About OCD

Day 793 - water supply connected

Controversial EQC blogger calls it quits

The blogger who released details of thousands of EQC claimants has announced he will stop posting on his site.

Land claims information from EQC

First among equals

Couple overpaid by EQC felt ashamed

A former Christchurch couple "felt like frauds" when they were paid nearly $100,000 by the Earthquake Commission for building damage they didn't have.

Struggling Sumner businesses join forces

Photographs and footage of rockfalls and houses teetering on clifftops did little to help business in the seaside town of Sumner after the February earthquake.

Govt quake advice lacks 'teeth' of rival

A Government service to help Cantabrians with their earthquake insurance battles has been slammed as a "total letdown" and not enough for weary residents in deadlocks with their insurers.

Recovery forecast is aimed at 'certainty'

A detailed timeline on the recovery of Christchurch will provide the certainty needed for "big investment" in the city, a Christchurch business leader says.