News archive by Suburb

Rebuilds will soon ramp up

Southern Response is not happy with the low number of earthquake rebuilds it has completed or under way.

Council may be unaware of buildings similar to CTV

The Christchurch firm that designed the ill-fated CTV office block which collapsed in the February 22 earthquake, killing 115 people, may have built similar buildings that the council does not know about and have since gone unchecked 

Applications for Pan-NGO representative open tomorrow

Earthquake Awards ceremony to be held next week

The Christchurch City Council will hold a presentation ceremony for recipients of the second and final Christchurch Earthquake Awards next week.

Project Christmas 2012 Update

The Rebuild Christchurch Foundation’s Project Christmas has received over 100 nominations but needs more before Sunday December 16th when applications close.

15 years to 34%

The consultation document released by the MBIE on Friday recommends that all non-residential and multi-unit, multi-storey residential buildings be seismically assessed within five years of the changes taking effect, with the information as to whether a building is above or below the earthquake-prone building threshold to be made publicly available on a register.

IAG and Vero go for “sum insured” insurance instead of full replacement

Stuff today reported () IAG and Vero have announced they are going down the “sum insured” route to replace all “full replacement” house policies.

Director defends quakes TV series

The director of a television drama about the Canterbury earthquakes feels a "huge responsibility" to tell the stories of ordinary people caught up in the disaster.

Review puts homes in firing line

Councils could force houseowners to reinforce their homes, including removing chimneys and unreinforced masonry, under sweeping proposals for quake-prone buildings from the Canterbury Earthquakes royal commission.

Council Meeting Update December 2012

Consultation on earthquake-prone buildings begins

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Gerry Brownlee and being stuck in the Red Zone

Yesterday’s Press carried an article Red-zoners call for more time by Charlie Gates 

Schools play vital role in children’s recovery and health - NZEI

Schools play a vital role in children’s wellbeing and recovery after a disaster, according to evidence from Canterbury District Health Board studies on the impact of disasters on children’s education and health.

End of Year Council Decisions

Launch of the Canterbury Economic Recovery Programme, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Chch kids tell their story in photography exhibition

Children from Christchurch are set to share their views of how the earthquakes have changed their lives and communities in a new photography exhibition organised by UNICEF NZ, ‘Christchurch: See through my eyes’. The exhibition will open to the public tomorrow (Friday, 7 December) at Christchurch Museum and run until Sunday, 27 January.

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.

Christchurch could potentially be an education magnet

Christchurch could potentially be an education magnet, UC expert says

John Key redefines the word ‘fair’

CBD business owners and bare landowners in Christchurch have been let down by John Key after he personally defended the decision to acquire their land for just half of the rating valuation, says Labour’s Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 16 (December 2012)

Release Date: 05 December 2012

Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust grants $410,000

Cera's recovery plan to be unveiled

The man who tomorrow will unveil an economic recovery plan for Christchurch has been named the nation's top chartered accountant.

TOPICS and FORUMS PROGRAMME 2013

Canterbury teachers to decide on strike action today

Teachers in Canterbury will today consider whether to take industrial action over their concerns about the Government's plans to restructure education in the region.

Chch energy grants for efficient building design progressing well

Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) is pleased with the success of the Energyfirst programme which provides expert energy efficiency advice for city buildings over 500sqm within Christchurch City.

IAG December 2012 Rebuild and Repair Update

IAG has announced it will confirm with all earthquake customers whether their property is a rebuild or repair by 20 December 2012. This will include confirmation whether IAG or EQC will manage their claim.

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND - Democracy

Dear Prime Minister Rt Hon. John Key

Hard bargaining end games

Christchurch Democracy Rally Speech notes

Cycling, bouldering should be incorporated into the Christchurch rebuild says UC expert

Physical activity in the rebuild of Christchurch may be even more important than has been previously realised, a University of Canterbury (UC) sports science expert said today. 

Rockfall-threatened homes covered

Option to save homes dismissed

Rain 'a missed resource'

Dance in mall raises awareness on access

A flash mob of able-bodied and disabled Cantabrians has launched a campaign for a truly accessible Christchurch.

Women's earthquake experiences to be launched on UC CEISMIC digital archive

Emotional accounts of women's experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes will tomorrow be released online through the University of Canterbury's CEISMIC digital archive.

Break from roadworks

Stay at home residents will be pleased to hear that they will get a break from all the roadworks when SCIRT workers head away on holiday on December 21

Database of community groups moves to new website

Christchurch City Libraries has relaunched their CINCH database of community groups on its own website at www.cinch.org.nz.

BASE launch a milestone for Christchurch rebuild

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Govt agrees in principle to support Canterbury TEIs in quake rebuild

Steven Joyce | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

More Earthquake Case Studies – Insurance and Savings Ombudsman

The Insurance and Savings Ombudsman (ISO) has posted more earthquake case studies on their website

Infrastructure Committee meets today

Infrastructure rebuild

Rebuild needs community's involvement

It is time for an honest debate about the direction the Christchurch recovery is taking, writes Lianne Dalziel.

Current thinking from NZ and overseas - David Rutherford

Chief Commissioner David Rutherford recently spoke on human rights and disaster recovery at the 10th World Conference of the International Ombudsmen’s Institute in Wellington.

EQC TC3 drilling data

EQC have added a page to their website that gives a brief explanation of what happens to the data obtained from drilling. 

Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch

Environment Canterbury has received a direction from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, to develop a Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch.

Mobile ‘Library to Go’ vans hit the streets

In a New Zealand first, Christchurch residents now have greater access to library services.

Rally for Democracy - Our City - Our Say - 1st December 2012

Cantabrians will march from Latimer Square to Cranmer Square past their Provincial Council Chambers on 1st December demanding the Government give back DEMOCRACY to their city

Bring students to town - Parker

In a strong stand against the Government's central-city plans, Parker told The Press he felt duty bound to speak out after growing "increasingly concerned" over wasted opportunities in the rebuild - particularly the lack of incentive for young people to stay.

Nominations now open for Project Christmas

Nominations have now opened for Project Christmas, they close on the 16th of December 2012.

CCDU Six-Pack 23 November 2012

Project Christmas Nominations Opening

Helping people who don’t normally put their hands up.

Central city transport plan backed by Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury welcomes the release of the draft transport plan for the central city by the Christchurch Central Development Unit.

Southern Response Progress statistics update – Red Zone progress issues

Council adopts transport plan

Today's Christchurch City Council meeting adopted the Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan, the Council's 30-year vision to develop the city's transport network.

Dancers highlight the need for an accessible city

The emotive and persuasive power of dance will be used to draw attention to the need for a truly accessible Christchurch.

'Green city vision' for the Christchurch central city rebuild

A ‘green city vision’ for Christchurch is one step closer as a tailor-made tool for rebuilding in an eco-friendly way is released.

Christchurch quake sequences settling down

The probability of a large earthquake hitting Canterbury continues to decline as the earthquake sequence settles down, says GeoNet. 

More evidence of Christchurch rent gouging

New Zealand First says more evidence of rent gouging has emerged with a Christchurch family with nine young children landed with a rent increase of $100 a week to take their weekly rental from $460 to $560.

CDHB Consumer Council: Nominations

CDHB Consumer Council: – nominations are now open for anyone of these key areas: –