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GROUP ACTION AGAINST EQC – Meeting to be held at Cardboard Cathedral

Law firm Anthony Harper has received strong support for a possible group action against EQC.

Expanding Christchurch nightlife all set for Cup Week next week

Christchurch nightlife, including restaurants, bars and cafes, back is back to 90 percent of pre-earthquake levels, University of Canterbury (UC) researcher Dr Sussie Morrish says.

Opening of South New Brighton Community Centre

South New Brighton Community Centre opens

Planning ahead for repairs and rebuilds - IAG

While you’re involved in all steps of the process, there are three steps where your involvement is particularly important:

Council meetings now online

Future Christchurch November update

Auditor-General’s report, Earthquake Commission: Managing the Canterbury Home Repair Programme

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Fireworks Display New Brighton 5 November – road closures and restrictions

The  from 6pm on Tuesday 5November for the New Brighton fireworks display.

CERA Rebuild and Recovery Forum LIVE Stream

Rebuild and Recovery Forum Stream will be live at 630pm, Monday 4th November

CASH SETTLEMENTS BEWARE – Guest Blog by Kevin Seque

CanCERN Newsletter #106 - 1 November 2013

Weekly Council Activities 4-10 November 2013

Authorities concerned at asbestos management in Canterbury

Joint Media Release: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Canterbury Medical Officer

Community groups may have key role in disaster recovery

Labour announces Christchurch housing plan

Cash Settlements: What the Insurer’s Don’t Want You to Know – Guest Post by Adrian Cowie

Much has been written about the pros and cons of accepting Cash Settlements for Earthquake Damage. Almost all of writers have focussed only on whether you would be able to get the scoped repairs actually completed for the settlement amount. That is, will the cash settlement amount be enough to get the scoped repairs completed.

Cunliffe unveils 'KiwiAssure' insurer

EQC misses deadlines, insists it's making progress

Canterbury consents hit new high

In September, the Canterbury region consented the highest number of new dwellings in 37 years, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Spring River Festival – this weekend

The festival promises something for all ages and is organised by Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON), the group advocating for the Avon River red zone to become a river park and reserve.

Final round of consultation for Catholic schools

Following the earthquakes and the red-zoning of St Paul’s School, Dallington, the Bishop of Christchurch, Bishop Barry Jones, undertook two rounds of community consultation on a proposal to combine St Paul’s School and Our Lady of Fatima School to form a new school entity on the current site of Our Lady of Fatima School in Mairehau.

New Christchurch social housing developments

Three new social housing developments in Christchurch totalling 51 homes and an investment of $17.3 million were announced today by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith.

Govt has 'failed Chch insurance policy holders'

The situation faced by many insurance policy holders in Christchurch is a national disgrace because of the long delays in settling claims and rebuilding houses, says Earthquake Issues spokesperson Denis O’Rourke.

Housing concerns highlighted

A seminar held this week on housing has highlighted the serious unmet housing needs in Canterbury.

New Mayor to open this year’s Spring River Festival

Newly elected Mayor Lianne Dalziel will officially open the Spring River Festival at Kerr’s Reach on November 2 as one of her first ceremonial duties since taking office.

Weekly Council Activities week beginning 28 October 2013

CanCERN Newsletter #105 - 25th October 2013

Pressure wastewater roll-out halted for ten areas of Christchurch

Council decisions to install pressure wastewater systems in ten areas of the city were revoked by Christchurch City Council's Acting General Manager City Environment, Terry Howes*, this week. 

Heal Christchurch Event Sat 9 – Sun 10 November 2013

HEAL CHRISTCHURCH

Draft Main Road Master Plan available for public comment

Christchurch City Council today released the Draft Main Road Master Plan for public comment. The Plan has been prepared to support the recovery and rebuild of the Main Road corridor from Ferrymead Bridge to Marriner Street in Sumner in response to the damage caused by the earthquakes.

Housing NZ 'on track' to reach repair target

Liquefaction is it under your home?

Have you had around the outside of your house?

Cera spends more on communications

Lianne Dalziel highest-polling candidate for Mayor of Christchurch

Lianne Dalziel highest-polling candidate for Mayor of Christchurch The progress results of the Christchurch 2013 local body elections are now in, showing that Lianne Dalziel is currently the highest-polling candidate for the position of Mayor of Christchurch.

Christchurch City Council Elections - The Campaigns End

In just over 12 hours the shape of the new Councils nationwide will be formed. 

Special amendments will speed up land repairs

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Resource consents streamlined under new rules

Appeal Court finds in favour of Insurance Council

Media Release: NZ Insurance Council

Major step forward for Council building consent processes

Proposed changes to the structure of the Council’s building control functions are designed to meet demand for building consents and see the Council regain and retain IANZ accreditation.

Lessons Learnt. A report on EQC’s response to the Canterbury earthquakes.

T for Transport

Transport in our ward has been immensely challenging these last 2 years with potholes, pothills and road cones as far as the eye can see! I want to help work toward making this necessary process as possible. I also want to work toward grabbing every opportunity to ensure we use the opportunities we have to improve cycleway and pedestrian safety and accessibility. 

S is for Schools

Natural Environment Recovery Programme under way

Environment Canterbury announced today that it has adopted the Natural Environment Recovery Programme for greater Christchurch.

Appeal Trust announces largest-ever grant

The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust today announced its largest-ever grant committing $15 million of Appeal funds towards great community projects that make a positive difference to the future of the eastern suburbs, with access and benefit to everyone who lives in or visits Christchurch.

Council adopts Annual Report 2013

Christchurch City Council today adopted its Annual Report 2013, outlining the Council's activities and finances over the past year.

CCC Facilities Rebuild Aug& Sept update

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting October 2013

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting

P is for Post

Post your votes today! With little over a week to have your say it is time to spend 30 minutes reading your candidate profiles and instructions and fill in the easy form! 

O is for Openness

N is for New

With the voting period half over the strong feeling among commentators is that Christchurch is on the cusp of New beginnings. With a New Mayor and many new Councillors, a new direction and many new buildings already being erected life has never before been so exciting. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to set the direction of the ward and embrace the New community spirit we have discovered in the ruins. I never once contemplated in my wildest dreams running for community board… the ...

Job Card Tracking video tutorials

During the last few months we have been working hard to provide you with short video Tutorials that show you how to get the most out of your Job Card Tracking system.

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You can watch them all using or individually as required.

M is for Master Plan

The New Brighton retail area has an opportunity like never seen before, gone is the heyday of weekend shopping dominance, but now is a chance to reinvent and build what we all want for our area.

Strong quake rocks Christchurch

L is for Love

Despite all we have lost there is still much to love about the east… 

Website offers new way for community groups to plan ahead

A multi-layered website showing the changes across Greater Christchurch will provide a raft of information including land use and zoning, transport routes, and population figures to help with future planning in the region.

K is for Kids

Each one of us was a kid and many, regardless of our age are still kids! I want to ensure children and families are always given top priority in our decisions!

Lincoln study values benefits of a red zone river park at around a billion dollars over ten years

A new study by researchers at Lincoln University has valued the benefits of a city-to-sea reserve in the Avon River residential red zone at around a billion dollars over ten years.

J is for Journey

Each of us living or working in the east have experienced a significant journey through these last few years. Some have had their lives changed for the better, others have lost everything including hope itself. I lost my business, house and marriage yet I have decided that my journey is going to be helping others going through these difficult times. I could have moved to another city to start again but I have chosen to move here and journey alongside individuals, communities and organisations as ...

Elections 2013: Christchurch votes in record numbers

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Daylight Saving's end means tsunami warning testing September 2013