Fast track process delivering for quake victims
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the fast track process put in place to deal with minor house damage and lost contents has helped over 1,700 quake victims already.
Christchurch
Christchurch Press Releases, New Zealand
Property logjam of concern in Canterbury
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.
School Children's Earthquake Stories
Canterbury school children have been given the chance to tell their own personal story of the recent Christchurch earthquake with the creation of a dedicated website www.whenmyhomeshook.co.nz.
Christchurch Heritage Restoration Following Earthquake
A call for government assistance on Christchurch Heritage Restoration is being made by the NZ Archaeological Association.
Bids4biz Provides Free Service For Quake Repairs
In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake, Bids4biz.co.nz is offering to help quake victims find trades people to help their rebuilding efforts.
Thanks to Schools and Staff Following Canterbury Earthquake
Education Minister Anne Tolley has thanked principals, teachers, board members, students and Ministry of Education staff in Canterbury as they work to get schools up and running. The majority of schools will be open on Monday, but a few have structural problems.
Thanks to Firefighters Following Canterbury Earthquake
Nathan Guy has visited Canterbury firefighters to thank them for their efforts and inspect recovery work. The Fire Service have moved from their initial involvement with assisting medical incidents and freeing trapped people to dealing with structural incidents.
Canterbury Services Recovering Following Earthquake
Civil Defence Director, John Hamilton says public services are recovering in the Canterbury region, despite a series of aftershocks that accelerated this morning after a relative lull yesterday.
Government Plans Swift Earthquake Recovery
The Government is working on a suite of streamlined measures to help ensure a swift recovery from the canterbury earthquake. Gerry Brownlee has been working with insurers, the Earthquake Commission, banks and local government to ensure a swift process of paying out claims to people who have suffered damage.
Canterbury Support After Earthquake
A number of support schemes are assisting Canterbury individuals, employers and community providers following the earthquake.
Schools after Canterbury Earthquake
Most schools in Canterbury will remain closed until Monday. School buildings need to be checked to insure there are structurally sound and safe, then Boards of Trustees need to make health and safety decisions, clean up, and prepare for lessons.
Canterbury Earthquake Small Business Support
A wage subsidy is being made available to support employees of small businesses seriously disrupted by the earthquake in Canterbury.
Christchurch Quake Information Update 26
Update 26 from the Civil Defence regarding the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch Quake Information Update 23
Update 23 from the Civil Defence regarding the Christchurch earthquake. Information for Christchurch residents and those wishing to assist. All schools will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning.
Christchurch Quake Information Update 10
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in Christchurch at 0435 hours, 4 September 2010. Several aftershocks of between magnitude 3.9 and 5.2 have occurred and more aftershocks are expected. The likelihood of aftershocks of up to around magnitude 6 will remain for the next week.
Witness convention in Christchurch: Stay close to God
Witness convention in Christchurch on Friday 27 August 2010 focuses on a message rarely heard: Stay close to God
Fundraising Dinners for Young Maddie's Dialysis Treatment
A West Melton six-year-old and her family are preparing to uproot their lives and move to Auckland or commute between Auckland and Christchurch so she can receive the ongoing dialysis treatment she needs to survive. To help the Collins family, fundraising dinners will take place at ja-basco Bar and Café over the next four weeks.
Wine Discovery NZ 2010
In November 2010 Christchurch will host an international conference with other Great Wine Capitals as part of a broader event called Wine Discovery New Zealand 2010.
Silver Ferns at New World
Silver Ferns members were brought into New World stores last Saturday in Christchurch, Rotorua and Papakura to meet fans, shoppers and staff. As a New Zealand owned and operated organsation, New World is proud to sponsor Kiwi icons such as Netball New Zealand and the Silver Ferns.
Loder Cup Awarded to Christchurch Botanist
Dr Colin Burrows, a christchurch botanist with a long involvement and contribution to Canterbury’s natural history, has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup.