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National Party select Chch East candidate

The National Party has selected Matthew Doocey to be its candidate in the upcoming Christchurch by-election.

Mixed feelings for some public servants about Chch CBD return

There will be mixed feelings from public servants in Christchurch about the prospect of moving back into the central city, according to the Public Service Association.

The Canterbury Spring is arriving……….

Some time ago, I wrote about the Canterbury Spring. Now, in the second to last week before voting papers are mailed out for the local government elections, it is hard to believe that the season of change is finally upon us.

UC expert looks at why staff left their jobs after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes

Six local people in the race for Labour’s Christchurch East nomination

Key Planning Committee decisions from today

The Christchurch City Council Planning Committee met today and made the following key decisions:

7.1 Earthquake - Christchurch 4th Sept 2010

Three Years On. Reflection - Deon Swiggs

Today as we know is the 3 year anniversary of what was to become a series of catastrophic events that would continue for over a year that have changed Christchurch and the lives of many forever. The day represents so much for so many people and it is hard to put that into words.

Sad day as Cantabrians remember first quake

Thousands still waiting on quake claims

The Peoples Choice Burwood Pegasus Team Policy Document

Anniversary 1

Random Acts Of Kindness Day Christchurch, September 1st 2013

Christchurch Mayoralty Campaign Launch Speech

Lianne Dalziel – One City Together – Christchurch Mayoralty Campaign Launch

Campaign Launch - The Journey Begins - One City Together

We’re kicking off the campaign this Sunday, and we’d love you to be part of it.

Ground Improvement Trials Brochure

Recovery similarities between New Orleans and Chch

A post-disaster university response expert from New Orleans, which was severely hit by Hurricane Katrina eight years ago, says he sees recovery similarities between his home town and Christchurch following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Earthquakes produced enduring physical and mental health impact on people

District Plan Review - join the conversation

The Christchurch City Council is asking the people of Christchurch to join the District Plan Review conversation at community drop-in sessions and pop-up walls around the city from Wednesday 28 August.

Government to fight red zone ruling

Statement regarding Christchurch East By-Election and Rebuild Christchurch

On Friday I officially submitted my nomination with Labour to seek the selection for the Christchurch East By-Election which will be held as a result of Lianne Dalziel stepping down from her MP role to campaign to be the next Mayor of Christchurch. My media statement is

Court overturns redzone buyout offer

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and the chief executive of CERA have been ordered to reconsider their offer to buy properties in the Christchurch redzone.

The Christchurch High Court has found an offer made to displaced residents "was not made according to the law".

"It is apparent that payments of 50 percent of the land r ...

Deon Swiggs to Seek Labour Selection for Christchurch East

Editorial: Christchurch rebuild needs more action

What exactly is the holdup in Christchurch? A year has passed since the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority drew up a plan for the rebuild of the city centre but nothing seems to be happening. One potential investor, the New Zealand Super Fund, has expressed its frustration. The fund's chief executive, Adrian Orr, told the last week it is keen to put money into Christchurch once they can assess what is proposed. But it was still not clear to him who has responsibility for the major ...

National opens nominations for Chch East By-election

Nominations for the National Party’s candidate to contest the upcoming Christchurch East By-election open tomorrow (Monday 26 August).

Blog update - going into recess

The Avonside Blog is going into recess. Why?

CanCERN Newsletter #97 - 23rd August 2013

Dear Members

Community groups worried about pace, quality of repairs

A third of owners query quake repairs

More than a third of Christchurch homeowners are unhappy with their earthquake repairs, a survey has found.

CANTERBURY RECOVERY UPDATE 20 August 2013

Update on rebuild business page here: 

Statement from Jane Parfitt, Acting Christchurch City Council Chief Executive, on meetings to resolve rates resolutions

Christchurch City Council Acting Chief Executive Jane Parfitt met with the Department of Internal Affairs and the Office of the Auditor-General last Friday.

CanCERN Newsletter #96 - 16th August 2013

Dear Members

New road closures New Brighton – from next week

New road closures will be in place in New Brighton while SCIRT delivery team Fulton Hogan work on the wastewater pipe project in this area.

Frosts Road – northbound only from 19 August

Frosts Road will be northbound only from Monday 19 August.

Website Update August 2013 - How to Engage

UC research people's positive outlook three years on

New fund focuses on quality of life in Canterbury

The Canterbury Community Trust (‘the Trust’) is proactively supporting innovation and employment by launching a new $2.5 million Social Enterprise Fund, says a leading US public policy consultant.

Surveyors not needed for floor tilt checks - EQC

New Brighton Project Newsletter August 2013

Major UC exhibition to feature the transformation of an eastern suburb

Utility of land- EQC land claims rather than Govt. buy out etc.

Here is an excerpt from an e-mail I received regarding land claims.  It contains some very useful information for anyone willing to wade through it.

New Energy Grants for the Christchurch Rebuild

The Christchurch Agency for Energy has established a $1.8 million fund in a bid to reduce carbon emissions by encouraging sustainable energy initiatives in the city rebuild.

CCC Floor Levels

Information about floor levels and changes resulting from the earthquakes can be found on the council’s website here: .

Sustainable construction forum

Welcoming, affordable accommodation available for workers coming to Christchurch

RebuildChristchurch.co.nz Partnering to Promote Job Vacancies

Home Sum Insured Package

Christchurch Reimagined: Dancing in Dry July

Council consents technically sound

No safety problems have been found with a sample of building consents issued by the Christchurch City Council this year.

CanCERN Newsletter #91 - 12 July 2013

Tenants Protection Association surveys renters

Some Christchurch residents are trapped in unaffordable accommodation unable to move to healthier rental accommodation, to pay for heating or save up for a deposit to purchase a home, according to a survey by the Tenants Protection Association.

SCIRT e-news 8 July, 2013

Topics covered in this issue of SCIRT e-news:

Book Launch "Would You Like A Toilet With That?

Public Notice: Draft Land Use Recovery Plan

The Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee has received the draft Land Use Recovery Plan from Environment Canterbury. Environment Canterbury developed the draft Land Use Recovery Plan with its strategic partners Christchurch City Council, Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils, Te Rūnunga o Ngāi Tahu, NZ Transport Agency and CERA, as directed in November 2012 under Section 16 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011.

Decision to not seek re-election statement from mayor Bob Parker

Their strength astonishes me and I know they now deserve to move forward with their lives with a new Mayor at the helm.  Everyone deserves a fresh start and this city needs to be led by someone who has the energy and drive to take them on this journey.The future is so bright for this magnificent city and I know there are many tremendous things already starting to happen here. 

The DBH Guidelines and EQC – Operation ‘Hoodwink’

If you are a homeowner in Canterbury and have made an insurance claim for earthquake damage, then this article may be of interest to you.  However, reader discretion is advised – the conclusions may be alarming.

Riskpool will cease cover for council works

Christchurch City Council has today received advice from Riskpool, its professional indemnity and public liability insurer, that Riskpool will cease cover for council works arising under the Building Act, effective for all claims from 1 July 2013.

NZ Post drops red zone mail deliveries

Statement from New Zealand Post spokesman Michael Tull:

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 23 (July 2013)

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Land Use Recovery Plan passed to Minister

Environment Canterbury today handed the draft Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch to Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. Mr Brownlee gave Environment Canterbury responsibility for developing the plan late last year.