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Bringing government agencies together in CBD

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Temporary stadium wins major international honour

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Rebuild Zone cordon now removed north of Gloucester Street

Another huge step has been taken in the progressive city cordon reduction project with the area north of Gloucester Street now open.

Advisory service continues good progress

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

More funding for red zone hazardous waste disposal

Amy Adams | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Park Terrace – Delays Expected

Delays for vehicles are expected to increase on Park Terrace over the next two weeks due to roadworks on both Montreal Street and Rolleston Avenue.  This includes access to the Museum, ChristsCollege, and some entrances to the Botanical Gardens.

Rolling Cordon Reduction Underway

The city centre red zone cordon will be progressively reduced over the next four weeks with a different area targeted each week.

ANZAC Drive – Road Closure – 10th June

Durham Street North – Lane Closure – 10th June

Work will start at the Durham Street North/Kilmore Street intersection in the week beginning Monday 10 June 2013 and will continue for approximately two weeks.

Montreal/Gloucester Street Intersection – Detour in place

EQC stonewalling on information sparks official investigation

The chief ombudsman, in conjunction with the privacy commissioner, is to launch an investigation into the Earthquake Commission’s handling of official information requests, Labour’s Earthquake Recovery spokesperson, Lianne Dalziel, revealed in Parliament today.

Urgent weather-tightness and heating still available

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Home repairs approaching half way

Environment Canterbury’s approach to air quality this winter

Build it Right Builders Briefings

Emergency Closure – Chichester Street and Cumnor Terrace

The intersection of Chichester Street and Cumnor Terrace in Woolston has been closed effective immediately.

Home repairs approaching half way

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Lane Closure – Kilmore Street/Madras Street Intersection – From the 10th June

A lane closure will be in place at the Kilmore Street/Madras Street intersection for those travelling eastbound towards Barbadoes Street.

CCC Community, Recreation and Culture Committee key decisions

Christchurch City Council's Community, Recreation and Culture Committee met today.

First week of June’s rolling cordon reduction underway

The countdown is on in the central city as CERA, Christchurch City Council, SCIRT and other key agencies work to meet the end-of-June target for the removal of the Rebuild Zone cordon.

Western Corridor Upgrade – Phase 1 Completed

The first section of the Christchurch Western Corridor upgrade (Russley Road from Yaldhurst Road to Avonhead) has been completed.

Cantabrians need a plan for the future

While there is merit in highlighting Canterbury’s progress, Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee’s time would be better spent planning the days ahead, rather than chalking up his supposed achievements, says Labour’s Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel.

New Pedestrian Crossing – Barrington Street

Salvaged and reclaimed materials bring art to Avonside

A previously empty Avonside section will soon host a new installation by Wellington-based visual artist Sian Torrington, in Christchurch Art Gallery’s latest project.

Police urge for careful driving over long weekend

Canterbury motorists are being urged to drive carefully this holiday weekend, with long trips, cold conditions and alcohol adding to the risks on the roads.

700 new homes announced for Christchurch

Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today launched the $170 million 700 New Builds programme in Christchurch with Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee.

Residents return home after Lucas Lane work completed

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

700 new homes announced for Christchurch

“This is the biggest Government house building programme in Christchurch’s history. It amounts to a new house being built every working day from now until the end of 2015. It will increase housing supply, provide hundreds of jobs and reinforce the momentum of the Government’s earthquake recovery effort,” Dr Smith says.

Heritage Event in 2013 recognises value of city’s past

The Council today agreed to hold a smaller Heritage event later this year and re-launch Heritage Week in 2014.

Speech - Opening of Parklands Hospital, Papanui Rd, 30 May 2013

Lianne Dalziel

Strong progress made in CBD purchases

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

100 responses in 1000 days of action

Help us reach the most in need

Friday marks 1000 days since the first quake

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Road Closure – Colombo Street – From the 4th of June

Colombo Street from Purchase Street to near Bealey Avenue will closed to traffic from the 4 June 2013 while SCIRT replace the wastewater system.

Hoon Hay Road – Northbound Closure from the 4th June

SCIRT are undertaking road stabilisation work from the week commencing 4 June 2013, for approximately one week.

Decisions announced on 19 Christchurch schools

Ministry release:

Residential Advisory Service progressing well

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Detour – Montreal Street and Gloucester Street Intersection

Road Closure – Pages Road – From the 10th June

Website Changes

Canterbury achieves health targets in key areas

Banks Peninsula road closures and restrictions due to weather conditions

Case-by-case Red Zone extension criteria confirmed

Weather Warning – Snow

Christchurch International Airport Marathon – Sunday 2nd June

Opawa Bridge – Lane Closure

From 9am on Wednesday 29th May the Eastbound lane of Opawa Bridge will be closed. This is due to a crane on site being removed. This work is estimated to be completed in 90 minutes. A Stop/Go System will be …

Major Works- Bealey Avenue/ Fitzgerald / Whitmore intersection

From the 3rd June Bealey Avenue will be reduced to a single lane eastbound between Geraldine and Fitzgerald. Whitmore through to Fitzgerald will also be reduced to a single lane.

Major works Montreal Street and Hereford Street update

EQConnects - 23 May 2013

Playground honours Margaret Mahy ONZ

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Update – Middleton Roundabout – No access to Vanadium Place

Christchurch CBD construction ramps up

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Interim decisions for five Aranui schools

Earthquake Recovery & Rebuild Update May 2013

Canterbury’s strength in recovery highlighted at United Nations forum

Rebuild and Recovery Seminar Videos 27th and 28th April 2013

All the video from the Rebuild and Recovery Seminars. Over the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2013

Signals Fault – Barbadoes Street and Bealey Avenue Intersection

There is currently a signals fault at the intersection of Barbadoes Street and Bealey Avenue.  

Our teams are completing around 90 home repairs every day

Repairing Canterbury homes - what to expect