Christchurch Business Being Aided With 12 Month Interest Free Offer

The recent seismic events in Christchurch have created financial and emotional pressures for a wide range of business. However, websites are enabling businesses to connect with customers from all over the country, while still allowing the business to operate and generate incomes; even if their bricks and mortar operation has been damaged. Christchurch business which has been affected by the recent seismic events are being offered assistance in the form of 12 months interest free on website design and development.

Ode To Joy Brings Christchurch Rebuild Hope

The Polish community in Christchurch understands what it means to rebuild a city and restore lost heritage so they have organised a concert to fundraise for the restoration of the Art’s Centre. Acclaimed pianist Dr Anna Kijanowska is flying out from the US to join flautist Adrianna Lis and soprano Olga Gryniewicz in a programme of uplifting classical pieces from Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert and Saint-Saëns in a concert entitled Ode to Joy. Christchurch composer,Anthony Ritchie, has composed a piece for the event called Polish Dances.

Roger Sutton to be CEO of CERA

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is welcoming the news that Roger Sutton is to be the permanent CEO of Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA). Roger Sutton has experience as CEO of Orion Networks and has a great understanding of the extent of earthquake damage in Canterbury, and the need for recovery. John Ombler, interim CEO of CERA, has done an outstanding job and will assist with the transition.

Skills for Canterbury in Budget 2011

Budget 2011 will provide up to $42 million for trades training for the Canterbury region, Tertiary education Minister Steven Joyce says. Funding is being set aside for up to 1500 additional training places as part of a comprehensive cross-agency response to meet additional demand for labour for the reconstruction programme called “Skills for Canterbury”.

Christchurch Is Open: An Event to Celebrate the Resilience of the Local Tourism Industry

A tourism event with a twist is being held on the 30th of April in Christchurch that celebrates the fact the Christchurch is Open. Being a combination of a trade show and a backpacker party, the event hopes to drive revenue generation for those tourism businesses still operating in Christchurch, while creating a platform to promote a positive message about Christchurch and its tourism industry.