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High Street Rebuild Saga drags on….8 years

High Street Rebuild Saga drags on….8 years

Wednesday, 21 November 2018 11:12 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues

So What is new in High Street? The good news is that the supporting steel is starting to come off the 8 Duncans Units that Consortium owns.  This is massive progress after 8 years.  (Rumor has it that 6 of …

High Street Earthquake Saga drags on for 8 years…

High Street Earthquake Saga drags on for 8 years…

Sunday, 7 October 2018 10:40 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues

What is New in High Street? The only street in the Christchurch CBD that has been closed for 8 years…. Rumour: One of my neighbours has just settled with his Insurance company after 8 years… One of the “dirty 30’s …

High Street makes some progress…

High Street makes some progress…

Friday, 6 July 2018 8:55 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

Whats new in High Street? Much to our astonishment and delight we have progress in High Street. The building owner next door, on the North side, has finally put his building up for auction. The figure it sold for was …

Christchurch City Council Building Compliance issues…. again

Christchurch City Council Building Compliance issues…. again

Thursday, 5 April 2018 8:44 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues

What is new in Lower High St? We are having issues with the CCC regarding our Code of Compliance.  No,  it is not Structural, or Fire safety, or public safety….  that is too obvious!   CCC Building Consents are refusing …

Christchurch House Buyers guide for Beginners.. Earthquake Houses 101

Christchurch House Buyers guide for Beginners.. Earthquake Houses 101

Thursday, 15 March 2018 7:45 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues

A beginner’s guide to buying a house in Christchurch.  Earthquake Houses 101. This was written for one of my sons, In an attempt to save him some grief. Apologies for the length this is fraught with difficulty. I have been …

Road Cone Day.. High Street 7 years after the 22nd February 2010 Earthquakes..

Road Cone Day.. High Street 7 years after the 22nd February 2010 Earthquakes..

Thursday, 22 February 2018 6:00 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

It is “Road Cone Day” today.  When Christchurch remembers those that died, in a uniquely Christchurch fashion. That dreaded day has come around again,  when we all pause for reflection.  The 22nd of February 2010, the day that changed the …

Road Cone Day.. High Street 7 years after the 22nd February 2011 Earthquakes..

Road Cone Day.. High Street 7 years after the 22nd February 2011 Earthquakes..

Thursday, 22 February 2018 6:00 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues

It is “Road Cone Day” today.  When Christchurch remembers those that died, in a uniquely Christchurch fashion. That dreaded day has come around again,  when we all pause for reflection.  The 22nd of February 2011, the day that changed the …

High Street issues drag on for 7 years…

High Street issues drag on for 7 years…

Friday, 22 December 2017 10:14 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is new in High Street?… High Street has been closed for nearly 7 years. The last street in the city to get any attention.  (Have you considered that this is longer than World War 11 lasted).       As you know …

Duncan’s Building in High Street vs Digger…

Duncan’s Building in High Street vs Digger…

Thursday, 30 November 2017 9:25 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

High Street News Flash: I have been told by a contractor that the street in front of the Duncan’s Buildings will be opened on Monday, one way.  I have had no notification of this from the CCC but I would …

How not to repair a Heritage Bulding in the Christchurch CBD… Dirty 30’s again….

How not to repair a Heritage Bulding in the Christchurch CBD… Dirty 30’s again….

Tuesday, 21 November 2017 9:54 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is new in High Street. The Watson’s frontage has been purchased by Shaun Stockman.  An Excellent outcome for the street as he is a very proactive landowner, who has a flare with heritage buildings.  (Although, as you know, I …

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD… St Asaph Street debacle..

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD… St Asaph Street debacle..

Sunday, 5 November 2017 9:14 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is New in High Street? I see that Barry Watson has finally decided to put his frontage on the market for sale.  Personally I have serious reservations about the efficacy of “facadism”.  My experience is that the cost of …

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD…Demolition..

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD…Demolition..

Monday, 16 October 2017 8:59 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is new in High Street… It took 4 hours to sort it with a digger…   All jokes aside, one would have to ask why it took nearly 7 years for the issue of 135 High Street to be …

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD…The Tram…

How not to repair a Heritage Building in the Christchurch CBD…The Tram…

Thursday, 12 October 2017 9:13 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is New in High Street? The Press has an article about the Tram that was supposed to run down our end of the street.   I note that we get a mention in the comments again.  Link Here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/97717158/shakeup-of-christchurch-transport-plan-proposed     I …

High Street again…7 years on

High Street again…7 years on

Tuesday, 15 August 2017 10:01 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

So What’s new in High Street. Work on the Peeble’s units has ground to a halt,  It has been over 4 weeks since any progress has been made.  I have not had a clear answer as to the reasons? At …

Duncan’s Buildings again…..

Duncan’s Buildings again…..

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 3:28 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

When I finished choking on my coffee this morning, I laughed.  

Duncan’s Building Rebuild

Duncan’s Building Rebuild

Monday, 29 May 2017 2:40 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

News Update:  I have just been sent this link. This is what is planned for the back of the Duncan’s Buildings.  The 8 Units owned by the Peeble’s group. It is so far off the original design that I find …

Dirty 30’s Heritage saga continues

Dirty 30’s Heritage saga continues

Thursday, 25 May 2017 8:32 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

Oh dear, such emotive wording…  Link Here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/92863275/council-goes-after-central-christchurchs-dirty-30-building-owners-who-are-kicking-the-city-in-the-face The irony is, as my readers know so well, is that we have been trying for years to get the CCC et al to address these issues.  Sadly, when the CCC finally …

CCC Regeneration letter…

CCC Regeneration letter…

Friday, 19 May 2017 10:12 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

News Flash – Hot off the Press: I have just opened my mail. When I finished choking on my very nice Sauvignon blanc,  I see that the CCC has sent out a letter telling me, and 30 other building owners, …

Duncan’s Buildings Demolitions…

Duncan’s Buildings Demolitions…

Friday, 19 May 2017 9:32 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is New in Lower High Street? On Monday 22nd May 2017,  two of the Duncan’s units will be completely demolished. These are the last 2 units at the north end.  The demolition has been authorised by LINZ (Land Information …

Inaccessible city- St Asaph Street- another grumpy meeting…

Inaccessible city- St Asaph Street- another grumpy meeting…

Friday, 5 May 2017 8:39 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

Well that was interesting. 

Rebuilding in the CBD.. Duncan’s Buildings..

Rebuilding in the CBD.. Duncan’s Buildings..

Thursday, 27 April 2017 5:33 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is new in High Street today? This is worth seeing!  The council planted “Pin Oaks,” if my memory is correct, in 1995-96???  They have become huge – over 15 meters high, they obscure the frontages, are messy, untrimmed and …

Rebuilding in the Christchurch CBD- Duncan’s Building.

Rebuilding in the Christchurch CBD- Duncan’s Building.

Wednesday, 26 April 2017 10:09 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What is new in High Street? 

Derelict Buildings and the Christchurch CBD…

Derelict Buildings and the Christchurch CBD…

Friday, 31 March 2017 9:21 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What’s new in High Street? News Flash…. After waiting for 6 years,  our neighbouring building owner has finally agreed to put his building on the market. It has gone from this:   To This: Yeah ha…. With a bit of  …

Derelict Buildings in the Christchurch CBD & the Minister for Building & Construction.

Derelict Buildings in the Christchurch CBD & the Minister for Building & Construction.

Friday, 24 March 2017 9:03 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

Well that was a bit of a joke.   An answer from The Minister for Building and Construction, Dr Nick Smith.  He tells me: “I am unable to get involved in individual disputes”…. “talk to the Christchurch City Council…”  or ” …

High Street – Derelict Buildings in the Christchurch CBD…

High Street – Derelict Buildings in the Christchurch CBD…

Thursday, 16 March 2017 9:37 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

What’s New in Lower High Street: 6 years and 1 month after the 22nd February 2011 quake and still neither the Government or the Christchurch City Council have made any attempt to deal with building owners who refuse to repair/sell …

Inaccessible City- The CHCH CBD

Inaccessible City- The CHCH CBD

Wednesday, 1 March 2017 9:25 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

As a follow on from my last post in January. I note that I have not had a response from the Building Minister, Nick Smith, regarding the implementation of stronger legislation in Christchurch or even attempt to force recalcitrant building …

Earthquake Strengthening legislation

Earthquake Strengthening legislation

Thursday, 26 January 2017 8:45 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

“The Government is using emergency powers introduced after the November 2016 quake to require the work in Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Blenheim, where there is a heightened risk of an aftershock, to force 300 building owners to strengthen within a …

Earthquake Strengthening legislation -one rule for Wellington and for us?

Earthquake Strengthening legislation -one rule for Wellington and for us?

Thursday, 26 January 2017 8:45 p.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

“The Government is using emergency powers introduced after the November 2016 quake to require the work in Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Blenheim, where there is a heightened risk of an aftershock, to force 300 building owners to strengthen within a …

How many Bars and Cafes do we need?

How many Bars and Cafes do we need?

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 9:45 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

How many bars and cafes does the Christchurch CBD need?  The short answer is not as many as it has. I see that Liz McDonald from The Press has written a few articles and begun to discuss the issue.  The …

Quake Prone Buildings….again or is that still….

Quake Prone Buildings….again or is that still….

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 10:27 a.m. by ShakyTownBlues Popular

There has been a flurry of articles recently, about quake prone buildings.  I do not expect any action to be taken as a result of these articles.   I think that this issue is way too hard for the powers that …

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