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

CERA workshops assist property owners in the red zone

Residential red zone demolition full steam ahead

Residential Advisory Service going live

Public Notice: Extension of Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 and Kaiapoi Clean Air Zone 1

Public Notice: Provisions to allow the installation and use of Ultra Low Emission Wood Burners

Further rebuild zone reductions

Chief Executive update - 8 May 2013

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 21 (May 2013)

Cameras combating crime in the Red Zone

Cameras operating in the Residential Red Zone are proving a success in catching criminals in the act, and in providing added security for residents still living there.

Red Zone extension for Southshore and South New Brighton

Residential Advisory Service to be launched

A free advisory service for residential property owners facing difficult issues with earthquake rebuilds or repairs will tap into a range of expert advice to help the owners find solutions, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced.

Cordon reduced in three more areas

Cordon reduction sees Manchester Street reopened

A temporary change to the cordon tonight sees Manchester Street open all the way through for the first time in over two years.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 20 (April 2013)

Final total for flat land acceptances

Final total for flat land acceptances

All of the acceptances of the Crown’s Red Zone offer have now been received and checked, and a final number of expiries can now be confirmed.

Further cordon reduction today

Cordon reduction opens up further access to CBD

A reduction tomorrow in the Rebuild Zone cordon will allow increased access into central Christchurch, including Avonmore Tertiary Institute for its opening to students on Tuesday.

Vacant, uninsured improved or commercial properties in the flat land residential red zone

If you accept the offer of 50% of the RV land value for your land in the residential red zone, you will not be prevented from bringing judicial review proceedings against the Chief Executive of CERA or the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery and/or arguing that you should have been paid %100 of the 2007 Rating Valuation.

CBD Rebuild Zone tours get green light

CERA is pleased to announce that three operators have successfully tendered to run commercial tourism ventures inside the CBD Rebuild Zone.

Partnership to Celebrate Avonside

The result of a partnership between CERA, Corrections and the Holy Trinity Anglican Church will come to fruition this weekend in a photographic exhibition remembering and giving thanks for life in Avonside.

Partnership to celebrate Avonside

The result of a partnership between CERA, Corrections and the Holy Trinity Anglican Church will come to fruition this weekend in a photographic exhibition remembering and giving thanks for life in Avonside.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 19 (March 2013)

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New tourism opportunities in Rebuild Zone

Chief Executive Update - 4 March 2013

Port Hills zoning review ongoing

The chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Roger Sutton, says the team reviewing the Port Hills land zoning is making steady progress, but will not have the work completed by the end of February as hoped.

Wellbeing Survey reveals positive outlook

Cantabrians’ positivity and resilience has shone through in the results of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority’s 2012 Wellbeing Survey, 

Good progress in CBD land purchases

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says contracts have been signed by 27 property owners and agreement in principle reached with another 20 owners.

Kids urged to imagine their own Amazing Place

Competition packs have been distributed to every Canterbury school and early childhood centre, and schools have already begun registering to take part in the project, which has the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as its principal sponsor.

Time-lapse video of the Christchurch Central Business District, 1 February 2012 to 31 January 2013

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has released a video showing time-lapse photography of the Christchurch Central Business District taken between 1 February 2012 and 31 January 2013.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 18 (February 2013)

Release Date: 07 February 2013

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 18 (February 2013)

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Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 17 (January 2013)

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Chief Executive update - 1 February 2013

Prestons donates soil to CBD rebuild

Prestons residential development on the northern outskirts of the Christchurch has donated 2000m3 of soil to help with the greening of the central city.

Neighbours asked to keep an eye out over summer

Charity auction raises 2830 for City Mission Christmas lunch

The generous donation of a signed replica 2011 Rugby World Cup All Black jersey for auction has raised $2830 for the Christchurch City Mission’s Christmas Lunch.

Christchurch’s Summer of Fun returns

More than 40 free ‘Fun Days’ are being put on by a number of different community organisations, churches, the YMCA and various residents’ groups over the next three months, delivering a full Summer of Fun programme.

Appointments made for work on first CBD anchor projects

Chief Executive update - 19 December 2012

I’m a great fan of public green spaces and parks. Hagley Park is one of the most significant pieces of town planning and legacy left by the forefathers of Christchurch.

New TC3 website now live

Contractors charity auction popular

Contractor’s generous donation joins push for City Mission Xmas fundraising

The donation of a signed replica 2011 Rugby World Cup All Black jersey for auction has added clout to the fundraising efforts by contractors working on Christchurch’s rebuild efforts.

Zoning review work to continue through December

Work is well underway on the analysis of all information used to determine the land zoning boundaries on the Port Hills.

TC3 Residential Rebuild Discussion - 12 December 2012

A panel made up of representatives from the relevant agencies – Insurance Council, City Council, Southern Response and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – who discuss the questions and topics that have been posed by people in the community at the meetings held across the city.

Economic recovery programme launched

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has highlighted 20 key projects in the Economic Recovery Programme for Greater Christchurch, launched 6 December 2012.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 16 (December 2012)

Release Date: 05 December 2012

Chief Executive update – 21 November 2012

Speedy demolition this weekend

This weekend will see a unique quick-fire demolition of the eight-storey URS House on the corner of Gloucester and Durham Streets.

Land Use Recovery Plan

A Land Use Recovery Plan is to be prepared by Environment Canterbury, working with Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council, Waimakariri District Council, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, NZ Transport Agency and CERA.

Victoria Square to reopen

The Christchurch CBD red zone will be reduced tomorrow to allow public access to Victoria Square for the first time since the February 2011 earthquake.

Asset-Based Community Development Workshop

Strong communities and well connected local neighbourhoods are important as we look to recover.

Zoning review applications now tallied

The initial applications for the Port Hills Zoning Review have now been assessed for validity and checked that all necessary information has been provided.

Residential land zoning complete

Port Hills zoning review applications closed

Port Hills property owners had until midnight October 26th to submit an online application to the zoning review panel.

Port Hills 3D rockfall study released

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) has today released the findings of a three-dimensional (3D) rockfall modelling study on the Port Hills.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 15 (November 2012)

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Chief Executive update – 25 October 2012