Canterbury Earthquake Press Releases

Opus International announce that they have been awarded one of the conulstancies for leading design as part of the alliance to rebuild Christchurch

Gerry Brownlee and David Carter announce a needs-based support package of $6.5M via Canterbury Business Recovery Group (CBRG) spokesperson Peter Townsend

Inland Revenue will take account of the impact of this week’s huge Christchurch earthquake when dealing with the tax matters of individuals and businesses affected, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.

Swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the September earthquake.

The Christchurch City Council update residents on whether or not the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration in Cathedral Square will go ahead.

Council waste water staff are urging Christchurch householders to check their properties for possible storm water and waste water pipe damage that may have been caused by the earthquake.

The Christchurch City Council is increasing free parking in the central city in a move to attract shoppers into the area over the Christmas-New Year holiday period.

Council is systematically working to clear the remaining rubble from Christchurch streets.

Confidence among consumers and accountability among builders are at the heart of moves to get more tradespeople licensed in Canterbury. Tomorrow the Department of Building and Housing will host a licensing expo at Christchurch Boys’ High School between 9am and 5pm aiming to further increase the number of licensed builders rebuilding Canterbury.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release of the Earthquake Commission’s Stage 1 geotechnical report into land damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake.

Work is continuing following the 4 September earthquake with key tasks focused on infrastructure, welfare, buildings, natural environment, business and rural issues. Silt collection is winding down.

The Psychic Events is organising and hosting a charity event. New Zealand Red Cross will benefit by the profits of the event for their continued support to help those who lost their homes and businesses during the Canterbury Earthquake Disaster.

Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has congratulated Fletcher Construction on its appointment by the Earthquake Commission to run its Canterbury earthquake project management office.

The geotechnical report delivered by engineers to the Earthquake Commission states that the majority of land can and will be fixed. Gerry Brownlee has issued a timeline leading to public release of information. Information from the geotechnical report will be released in conjunction with decisions on what will be done to address the damage in each affected area, so as to minimise stress to residents.

The Government is helping Canterbury builders, tradespeople and designers become licensed building practitioners so they can be involved with rebuilding Canterbury following the earthquake.

The Christchurch City Council, alongside other agencies, continues to work on the recovery phase following the 4 September earthquake.

Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced members of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, whose establishment is a requirement of the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2010.

The Christchurch City Council, alongside other agencies, continues to work on the recovery phase following the 4 September earthquake. This is focused on the key areas of infrastructure, welfare, buildings, natural environment, business and rural issues. The Council has been in direct contact with those worst affected as well as keeping the community informed through paid advertising, public meetings, website updates, leaflet and letter drops, house and business visits.

The government will contribute up to $10 million to assist repair, restore, and strengthen heritage and character buildings in Canterbury that have been damaged by the earthquake.

The New Zealand Law Society’s Property Law Section says a difficult situation is emerging with property settlements in the area affected by the Canterbury earthquake, and it may need government intervention.