TV extras sought for Chch EQ drama

Extras are needed for a new television drama series about the February 2011 earthquake. Email a head and shoulders photo to “>wirecasting@gmail.com along with contact details and you could end up on the small screen. Gaylene Preston, who produced Home …

CERA and OIA requests

Getting official information out of CERA presents a similar range of challenges as will be found with a number of other government agencies (not counting EQC who play harder with delay, wilful obfuscation, obstruction, and antagonism performed at Olympic levels). 

CERA - Community issues and questions update

EQC - Update on Multi-unit buildings (flats, units, apartments, rest home units)

EQC have published information on how they are treating multi-unit buildings (here). The information reads: Update: Multi-unit buildings 1 March 2013 A special Multi-Unit Building Team at EQC is working on the complex assessment and settlement of homes that form part of a multi-unit. A multi-unit is where two or more homes share at least one common element – such as a wall, garage, roof,

Day 736 - Sydenham house painting

Today Paul and Mike painted another quake damaged house to seal cracks in stucco. 10 litres paint were used but will need to get some more to finish the job off next week.

Mar 1: Pizzzzzzzzzzzza is ready!

  Yes, it’s ready!  CPIT architecture students have made a masterpiece of a clay, woodfired pizza oven and it’s ready for community groups to use.   There are a few things to take into consideration … the oven takes 3 hours to get ready, and needs to be ‘manned’ during this time.  Brought pizza bases [...]

Mar 1: It’s baaaaack, oh yeah! Re-re-launch 7th March…

That’s right! The Dance-O-Mat is back again!  Gap Filler staff had the pleasure of christening it this morning in it’s new spot – the corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Tce (where the Tap Room used to be).   Next Thursday 7th March, there will be a wee bit of a party to ‘officially’ welcome [...]

Day 733 - redzone materials

Addington Action has been given permission to remove recycled materials from redzone houses waiting demolition.

This was arranged by Brian Parker from as part of the .

There are very strict health and safety protocols for Addington Action to follow to be able to do this. The recycled material will be used to fix uninsured homes and for building Addington Action's depot at 124 Garlands Rd.

'Breathe' finalists announced

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson announced the four finalists for the Christchurch urban design competition “Breathe”.

Building momentum

The Canterbury earthquakes have provided New Zealand with a unique opportunity to rebuild a vibrant, first-class, innovative city and residential area.

Day 736 - fruit & veggie orders

There are 383 orders from 19 of the 22 CSFVC distribution centers for fruit and veggie packs next week. These will be packed and distributed on Wednesday 6 March.

  1 Addington Action
12 Addington School
16 Burnham
  6 Comcare Addington
15 Discovery
28 Eureka St
  0 Generation Health
10 Hoon Hay Presbyterian
  0 Kidsfirst Selwyn St
46 Manuka Cottage
46 Opawa Baptist
27 Parker St
22 Reformed Church in Hornby
  9 Riccarton Co ...

EQC - another update to the Contents Claims FAQ (especially affecting those whose home is to be demolished)

EQC yesterday further updated the claims page in a number of areas. Probably the most significant is for those whose house is to be demolished. The new section reads: Property in homes to be demolished If your home is to be demolished as a direct result of earthquake damage and you've made a claim for contents that cannot be recovered from the house, we won't be able to settle your claim until

EQC - updated information on land claims

EQC have updated their web page on land claims (here). The principle addition is information about their booklet Guide to Canterbury Land Claims (February 2013 edition). Amongst other things the Guide covers: how to make a claim for land damage how EQC assesses and settles land damage what is and isn’t covered, and how much excess you’ll pay specific information for owners of land in

Day 735 - roof painted and ...

Today, Paul, Stu and Mike did a number of jobs

Will you be out of the Red Zone by the 31 July deadline?

Northern Motorway back on agenda

Plans are being made for a new section to be added to the Northern Motorway to link the Waimakariri River Bridge area with QEII Drive bringing fast moving traffic in and out of the city. The proposed Northern Arterial is …

EQC claim FAQ changes

EQC 

“ALL RIGHT” Campaign

Latest epistle from St Albans

Day 733 - PIM

Got the PIM form submitted on-line today for 124 Garlands Rd.

According to the City Council website



After a lot of phone calls to consent staff finally found out that the process it said on the council website to use was not accurate and to do something else instead.

Talk about confusing, time wasting and inefficient .....

Summer Pallet Pavilion

St Albans properties sell fast

According to this Press news story, properties in St Albans are among the fastest to sell in the city. The same story also says that Edgeware properties (SE corner of St Albans) have faced the biggest drops in value.

UPDATED forum location and other announcements

Video on how TC3 foundation decisions will be made for Southern Response customers

Volunteers wanted for Ellerslie Flower Show

The Ellerslie Flower Show is looking for volunteers who can stay on their feet for up to five hours and direct/advise visitors to the show. Shifts are available for the Ellerslie Ammbassadors from 10.30- 2.30 and 2.30-7 during the show. …

The dream has become a reality!

Yesterday the ArtBox dream became a reality with the unveiling of the fabulous TelstraClear commemorative sculpture 

Miami Herald on recovery in Christchurch

Day 727 - Riccarton Community Church joins co-op

A meeting this afternoon at Riccarton Community Church established the 22 distribution centre of the Christchurch South Fruit & Veggie Co-op (CSFVC).

Southern Response - new FAQs

Day 726 - $1000 donation from Grey Power

A nice cheque arrived in the mail today for $1000 from North Canterbury Grey Power. The money will be used to buy tools for fixing uninsured houses.

Thanks Grey Power

Remembering 22 February 2011

Dance-O-Mat re-opening end of Feb!!!

Due to the demolition of Vero House next door, the Dance-O-Mat has had to be packed away.

Feb 22: Dance-O-Mat re-opening end of Feb!!!

Due to the demolition of Vero House next door, the Dance-O-Mat has had to be packed away. We’re really sorry but such is life in gap land. It will be back really, really soon … like by the end of February 2013 at a new location! The corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace (where [...]

Southern Response - update on temporary accommodation issues

Day 725 - roof painted

An uninsured house in Aylmer St got its first touch of roof paint today to help seal roof leaks. The roof is made of zinc-alum which appears to be very brittle and has torn in the quakes. The nail holes have enlarged letting in water when it rains or snows. Many tubes of roofing sealant donated by Dulux were used.

pan-NGO delegate announcement + next forum date

Neighbours Day events in March

More on the new “sum assured” house insurance policies

Man stabbed outside Flockton Street party

Artbox set to go live

ArtBox has been a hive of activity this week 

Rehua Marae plans kitchen upgrade

Rehua Marae in Springfield Road plans to upgrade its kitchen and has applied to the Christchurch City Council for assistance to do so. The Marae Trust is applying to the Shirley Papanui Community Board and the Fendalton Wigram Community Board …

Edgeware/Barbadoes parking changes likely

City Council staff have made a number of recommendations for changes to parking around the shops at the intersection of Barbadoes Street and Edgeware Road. These include 10 minute parks, which can also be used as loading bays for delivery …

Herb garden at transitional St Albans Centre

Neighbourhood Trust plans to purchase shops

The St Albans Neighbourhood Trust, based at the St Albans Baptist Church, plans to purchase two shops for its community outreach programme and has applied to the Shirley Papanui Community Board for assistance to do so. It has applied to …

Proposal for indoor sports facility Westminster Park

The Shirley Papanui Community Board has indicated its support in principle for an indoor sports facility for Wesminster Park and has granted $5520 to employ a planner to assist with the consent process. This follows a deputation from Westminster Sports …

Website for your street?

Day 722 - DUG gets a COMS

Blair today fitted out DUG the truck with a Radio Telephone system. The radio is on all the time with a dedicated channel. The hand mic is very easy  and safe to use while driving.

Day 722 - DUG gets COMS

Blair today fitted out DUG the truck with a Radio Telephone system. The radio is on all the time with a dedicated channel. The hand mic is very easy  and safe to use while driving.

Also included are 2 base stations, 1 for Garlands Rd, and another for an after hours location. Plus a portable unit like a walky talky for a site crew. The system works with great reception Christchurch wide.

It was paid for by a donation by the Canterbury Community Trust.

The morning had bee ...

Feb 15: Gap Map download

Thanks to Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism we have our very own Gap Map, complete with Gap Filler and Greening the Rubble projects.  Click here to download the PDF file.  Alternatively swing by the Summer Pallet Pavilion on the corner of Durham and Kilmore Streets and pick one up.  

Gap Map download

Edgeware Village Master Plan available for comment

The Edgeware Village Master Plan is now available for public comment. The master plan will be available to view at Christchurch City Council service centres for about five weeks from March 4 before comments close on April 10. But you …

Minister Brownlee on TC3 options, solutions and values

Gerry Brownlee issued a media release today congratulating those who have been working on viable options for speedier building on TC3 land. Also mentioned is the issue of property values in TC3 areas. The release reads (original here): Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today offered praise and thanks to all those who have worked so hard to create viable options and speed up

Nora Frohmann exhibition …

166 Tuam Street

Feb 15: Nora Frohmann exhibition …

Photographs by Nora Frohmann (2006–2012) 166 Tuam Street   In 2006, Nora Frohmann began carrying an analogue compact camera around with her in order to photograph attractive images in her daily life. For practical reasons, she opted for the small and lightweight device, as it provided her with low-threshold access to her environment. This camera [...]

Day 722 - fruit & veggie orders

There are 310 orders from 18 of the 21 CSFVC distribution centers for fruit and veggie packs next week. These will be packed and distributed on Wednesday 20 February.

  1 Addington Action
  7 Addington School
16 Burnham
  8 Comcare Addington
  4 Discovery
16 Eureka St
  0 Generation Health
10 Hoon Hay Presbyterian
  0 Kidsfirst Selwyn St
37 Manuka Cottage
45 Opawa Baptist
18 Parker St
13 Reformed Church in Hornby
  ...

Insurance Advice from someone who knows

Our Changing City – various speakers

Day 721 - Aylmer St job begins

This morning Stu and Mike back on the Aylmer St free repair job for an elderly lady. Today tackling the loose roof nails. Lots of hammering, replacing roofing nails and putting silicon sealant on every nail head. The place is leaking causing mold in the rooms which is very bad for health.

A Whale of a Time at Sumner

Whale at Sumner Provides Amusement for Trippers
“Considerable excitement was caused at Sumner at about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, when it was reported that something like a large upturned boat was seen about 3 or 4 miles out from the beach. To find out what it was, Acting-Pilot Joseph Hint’s got a crew together and went out in No. 2 Lifeboat...

EQC - yet more changes to the Opting Out rules