EQC's Update, 15th July 2011

EQC Update is emailed to EQC claimants in the Canterbury area who have a claim in progress from the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks. This newsletter is sent to claimants who have provided EQC with their email address.

Dare to Care, a new initiative to support Christchurch businesses

Christchurch needs us! Let’s all chip in. Dare to Care has chosen to launch its initiative to coincide with this event.

Infrastructure rebuild information now online

EQC Interactive Map

EQC have released a land map that overlays all the information to date relating to the Canterbury Earthquakes and the continuing aftershocks.

CanCERN - board appointments

Reclamation is a win-win for the city and port

Canterbury Earthquake Facts By ECAN

Website Updates 4 July 2011

We have just released a couple of new features to the site as well as a slightly different home page layout which we hope will give a little more visibilty to news posts that are nested within sections. I have made a quick summary of what has just been updated.

EQC passes $1 billion mark

Approved EQ material accepted by LPC for reclamation

Approved demolition material is being accepted free of charge at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch’s eastern reclamation at Te Awaparahi Bay.

Earthquake Commission Update - Friday 1 July 2011

Christchurch Earthquake FAQ from Brendon Burns

Brendon Burns - Over the past week, I’ve attended numerous public and cottage meetings about last week’s announcements. Thank you to those who turned up or hosted such meetings. Whether you are Red, Green, Orange or even White-zoned, there are many questions left unanswered. I still say people deserved to know what the fate of their land was. At least 5000 households, including perhaps 1000 in Avonside and Richmond in my electorate, now know that they cannot rebuild. But given the wa ...

Liquefaction under the house - Part 3, Important information

Right so it has been a while since the last update and not because i have been too busy but more still trying to work out what is going on. Read on for an update of where things are at and also an important message to everyone that has this issue.

Lucas & Associates Otautahi Christchurch Indigenous Ecosystems Guide

Lucas Associates’ Otautahi Christchurch Indigenous Ecosystems guide, updated from the 1995-97 booklets.

CERA Community Forum Members Backgrounds

The Land Map Zones

landcheck.org.nz

This website has the information on the land assessments from the government.

Future Of Christchurch Land.

Govt outlines next steps for people of Canterbury

Live Stream Christchurch earthquake damaged-homes announcement

 is being hosted and provided by at 1:25pm

Boil water notice lifted across city

The boil water notice has been lifted across Christchurch this afternoon.

New Regeneration Added - City that Supports Free-Range Children

I have just added another great video to the section of the site - this time it is Grant Schofield talking. If you like (or dislike!) this video then and vote on the topic.

The Rebuild Christchurch Ideas

Farmy Army Starts June 18 - Key Information

10 Reasons To Stay In Christchurch

Executing a Vision for Christchurch

Fight or flight – Christchurch #eqnz

Hi All,

Response for 'every affected Christchurch landowner'

Christchurch as a global showcase?

I know we are in crisis mode at the moment, and I feel for everyone who has been affected again by the events of June 13 - however I think the sooner we start looking and moving forwards again the better.

Farmy Army to re-group from Saturday 18 June

Federated Farmers Farmy Army is again seeking as many volunteers as possible to help out Christchurch. Given the extent of liquefaction following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Monday, we need to muster as many volunteers as possible.

relocation?

An article that was published on Voxy has been submitted and is discussed below. Please make comments where you can.

Civil Defence Update 14th June 7pm

Summary of Emergency media briefing - 10.30am 15 June 2011

Silt Removal

Christchurch City Council Media Conference Summary

Summary of media conference at 10am, 14 June 2011

Christchurch Earthquake Update

Christchurch Earthquake – 6am, 14 June 2011

Video log of June 13 earthquakes

Various sources - Do you have something you ? Email us on

Water and Waste Water Update

Road Closures following June 13 Earthquakes

Welfare centre open at Cowles Stadium

A temporary welfare centre has been set up for people who are unable to stay in their homes tonight at Cowles Stadium in Aranui.

June 13 Earthquakes Rattle Christchurch

Organising in the New Normal

I AM PROUD TO OWN A CHRISTCHURCH BUSINESS AND BE THERE TO HELP IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THIS MAGNIFICENT CITY.

Emergency update 9 - 9.30pm 13 June

Rates Rise To Help Pay

Christchurch Buildings set for demolition, partial demolition or make safe

Rise Up Christchurch Video

Demolition Contractors

The National Controller requires all demolition contractors undertaking demolition work of commercial buildings in Christchurch City to be accredited by the Demolition Project Management Office.

Neighbours Forum www.neighbours.cc

‘Neighbours Forums connect people online into real world local community life. To assist post-earthquake community recovery, a volunteer-based network of 17 forums covering Christchurch is opening. Details below. We use real names to build neighbourly trust and promote useful, civil exchange. Participate via e-mail or the web. Facebook Page and Twitter options will be turned when a forum is opened with 50 founding members. Select a forum, then click “Join Now” to register:

EQR Earthquake Recovery Hub Locations

EQR is setting up Hub offices in communities affected by the earthquake. We estimate that a dozen or more will be required to oversee the reconstruction and repair work in the three council areas of Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. In addition to EQR project management personnel, Hubs house Community Liaison Officers to provide assistance to homeowners and provide a place for council officers, consultants and co ...

The First Five Days of Events After The Christchurch Quake