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How to Deal with Fletchers from an Insider

EQC Forgets to do 6,000 Assessments

I received e-mails from two reliable sources at EQC indicating that EQC forgot to conduct 6,000 assessments in the Comet system.  EQC have scrambled together some assessors to inspect these properties.  

EQC insulation turnaround 'incompetence'

A Christchurch woman is lamenting an opportunity lost after being denied the chance to have insulation installed in her earthquake-damaged home during repairs.

Dirty demolition contractors face callbacks

Demolition contractors tearing down condemned Christchurch houses are being investigated for burying debris onsite instead of dumping the material.

Marmite gift as shortage ends

A few lucky Christchurch families have tasted Marmite two weeks before the rest of the nation.

Every smile counts

Today is census day here in NZ - it was but a rather disruptive earthquake sequence put paid to that. It was quickly realised, by the powers-that-be, that any data collected was going to be horribly skewed by the mass exodus of people escaping Shakeytown, and tracking down everyone left behind would be near impossible. So, we do it today instead.

Community Networks Profile Section Updated

Exciting news. We have recently launched a new feature to the website which enables you to create and list all the different networks you work with within your community and list them for free. You can list as many networks you wish to under one profile and you can add as many updates as you wish.

Committee strongly supports Fanfare

The Christchurch City Council’s Community, Recreation and Culture committee this afternoon strongly supported and agreed to recommend that the Council agree to the installation and ongoing maintenance of when a suitable location is confirmed

Creative Industries receive Council funding

UC research seeking to confirm who is fit for work after a major event

Wellbeing Survey: CanCERN questions and CERA’s answers – Part 2

Insurance company called inflexible in court

Chief Executive Update - 4 March 2013

More than 150 cafés, restaurants and bars have opened in Christchurch since Christmas

More than 150 cafes, restaurants and bars have opened in Christchurch since Christmas, a University of Canterbury (UC) senior marketing lecturer said today.

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

New Brighton Project Update February 2013

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

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