News archive by Suburb

EQC Christchurch repairs to accommodate insulation

Exciting projects to reinvent the red zone

These are just three exciting possibilities the public can explore at an all-day “Projects Forum” hosted by the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON)..

Key decisions from Feb Council meeting

Christchurch City Council met (Thursday 28 February), with the key decisions made outlined below:

Council revises social housing closure threshold

Christchurch City Council has today agreed to revise the threshold for closing its social housing complexes that have undergone a Detailed Engineering Evaluation, following a notice of motion recommending the change.

EQC and the Private Insurance Industry Be Warned!

t was no surprise to me at all to read the article about EQC being bullied by angry homeowners. (See). A man walked into EQR Hub and went bananas and who can blame him! I am amazed that the population has taken so much pain and anguish on the chin for so long. Perhaps that’s all about to change!

'Neglected' Cantabs say people, not buildings priority

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

EQC Finally Processing Carpets and Drapes Claims

To the Hon. Gerry Brownlee, Roger Sutton, The Mayor Bob Parker and all Councillors, Jacki Johnson of IAG in her capacity as President of the Insurance Council – Guest Post by Carmel Jaggar

I write to you as a member of the TC3 Residents Group (facebook).

Good transport underpins a city

Council rules out asset sales

The Christchurch City Council will not sell assets to fund the city's quake repairs and rebuild.

$14m plan for rebuild in suburbs

The Christchurch City Council is proposing to spend nearly $14 million on helping the city's quake-hit suburban centres rebuild.

Council adopts draft Three Year Plan for consultation

A cycling network, a new walkway in Lyttelton Harbour and funding for suburban masterplan projects are among the proposals in the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan.

EQC and Fletcher emphasise safety with Safe6

Orion submits 2000 page rebuild proposal

Campaign aims to take Canterbury beyond 'All Right'

Streets Children's Day Sunday 3 March 2013

Each year, the first Sunday in March is recognised internationally as Children’s Day, and Christchurch is marking the occasion with the return of the beloved Streets Children’s Day in its new home in South Hagley Park from 11am–3pm on Sunday 3 March.

Reflecting and Moving Forward

What a beautiful few days we have had. I am not talking about the weather, I am talking about the vibe of the our communities.

Christchurch Anniversary on CNN

Hello all. Some of you helped me work on a photography project about how people were coping with the earthquakes while I was in town last year. Part of is featured on CNN here in the U.S. as recognition of the 2nd Anniversary. Thanks for your help and I just wanted to share with you all. Having spoken with so many of you I know there's not much to say to help things so I hope you are all simply pushing forward with as much energy as you can muster. - And we're thinking of you.

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

Amanda Cropp: Port-a-loos, arson and watering cans

Habitat For Humanity Nears Target’s End

$25 MILLION SPECIAL FUND FOR COMMUNITY EARTHQUAKE PROJECTS

Repairing the fabric of Canterbury communities is at the heart of a new fund announced today.                          (Friday, 22 February 2013)

Quake will 'live with us forever'

Grieving relatives of those who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake gathered for today's second anniversary memorial.

One News - Live Stream from Latimer Square - 2 Year Aniversary

Address to the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service

John Key | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

PHOTOS: Christchurch memorial in pictures

As Christchurch marks the second anniversary of the February earthquake, art installations remembering the day have sprung up across the city.

Christchurch the engine room of NZ as rebuild steps up, UC lecturer says

February 22, 2013

On this day: A two minute silence

Quake experts reach towards holy grail

Slow, Sedate, Agonising - Processing Earthquakes

Poem: In memory of all those that we lost in the 2011 Earthquakes

A poem from our facebook inbox:

Miami Herald on recovery in Christchurch

Recommended Draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan released

The recommended draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan is being released today with the agenda for next week's Council meeting.

Quake memorial comes at 'crucial turning point' for residents

The second anniversary of the deadly February 22 earthquake comes at a "crucial turning point" for Christchurch residents facing physical, mental and spiritual exhaustion, says the city's Anglican Bishop

CTV going Digital

Release : Thursday, 21 February, 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.

Call for Government to Work More Closely with Local Communities

Release: 20/02/2013

Memorial events mark big-quake anniversary

Red Cross continues its support for the people of Chch

Cool-off period needed for half-RV offer

James Dann: Gerry's spin moves into top gear

I don't need to tell you that the two-year anniversary of the quake is coming up. 

Services organised to remember the Christchurch quake

Christchurch residents are preparing to remember the lives lost in the Feburary 22, 2011 earthquake.

School Closures Disappointing for Close Knit Communities

Only two days out from the second anniversary of the February 22 earthquake, Christchurch principals, teachers, students and parents are once again facing emotional pressure, this time with the announcement of school closures.

MWH Recovery employs almost half Mainzeal's Chch staff

Ian Simpson responds to CERA wellbeing survey

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, 

Southern Response - new FAQs

Smartphones help in stricken city

As more people upgrade to smartphones there are growing fears that constant availability for work will destroy work-life balance. Maybe the question should really be how is it changing work? 

REPORT CARD On the Earthquake Minister’s handling of the Canterbury Earthquakes

Multi Dwelling Properties Still on Hold!!!

Important steps taken in Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury partnership

Earthquake-prone buildings meeting tonight

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a public meeting on proposals for changing the earthquake-prone building policy system will be held in Christchurch this evening.

School closures wrong move for rebuilding communities

Remembering 22 February 2011

In the media: Cash settlements preferred for land

What to do with your land damage payout

More in the media here: 

Self support notes for our Earthquake anniversary period.

The Anniversary

Southern Response - update on temporary accommodation issues

Minister announces interim decisions for 31 schools in greater Christchurch

Building the best schooling network in the country