Special Feature: Canterbury Earthquakes Recovery
Gerry Brownlee Canterbury Earthquake RecoveryRECENT RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2 September 2014
Government focuses on long term quake recovery
14 August 2014
Over 5000 red zoned houses now cleared
Halfway mark for horizontal infrastructure rebuild
7 August 2014
Convention Centre developer and operator revealed
1 August 2014
Christchurch City has the Government’s support
30 July 2014
First chance to help shape red zone’s future
29 July 2014
Labour completely wrong on pace of recovery
18 July 2014
Social recovery shows positive progress
12 July 2014
Site confirmed for Canterbury Earthquake Memorial
10 July 2014
Labour’s announcement another fizzer
Govt agrees to Chch council plan review request
7 July 2014
CBD gaps filling fast as Crown returns
2 July 2014
Act ensures hospital rebuild will keep to schedule
25 June 2014
Residential Advisory Service making a difference
Christchurch Temporary Accommodation Relief for Flood Victims
24 June 2014
Construction begins on Bus Interchange
19 June 2014
Recovery Plan to streamline Lyttelton Port progress
Strategy to help Cantabrians launched
13 June 2014
New start for Re:START Mall
12 June 2014
Performing Arts Precinct off to an exciting start
9 June 2014
A lawyers’ field day at the taxpayer’s expense
3 June 2014
Vodafone to anchor Innovation Precinct
15 May 2014
$50m of extra funding for earthquake recovery
14 May 2014
New programme to show progress of public projects
7 May 2014
Govt awaiting own review of Korda Mentha report
24 April 2014
NZCID report a useful guide for recovery work
22 April 2014
Performing Arts Precinct designation partially lifted
17 April 2014
Community to have say on red zone’s future
The Christchurch Rebuild – Gaining Momentum: Speech to Canterbury Employer’s Chamber of Commerce
17 March 2014
EQC working with Christchurch City Council
6 March 2014
Preliminary design for new Bus Interchange
Popular Container Mall on the move
New venture a big boost for future construction
5 March 2014
Service to assist residents affected by flooding
18 February 2014
Positive audit result for CCC consents
Statistics helping inform the rebuild
4 February 2014
Further work underway to improve Avon River
Govt seeks interest in low cost development
30 January 2014
$200 million settlement for Canterbury schools
28 January 2014
EQC managed repairs pass 50,000 mark
22 January 2014
Anchor Projects kicking on in 2014
RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2013
17 December 2013
First year of rebuild sets scene for redevelopment
13 December 2013
Offer period extended for Port Hills red zone
6 December 2013
LURP to provide speedy residential growth
5 December 2013
Port Hills zoning review announced
Callaghan backs Christchurch as Sensing City
3 December 2013
Judgment allows Port Hills zoning review to progress
22 November 2013
Tax Bill proposals provide further support for Canterbury rebuild
21 November 2013
Disappointment over Land Use Recovery Plan hold up
14 November 2013
More than 80 per cent of classrooms in greater Christchurch will be modernised by 2022
2 November 2013
Labour would ratchet up the risk for everyone
31 October 2013
Govt to provide $260m to University of Canterbury rebuild
30 October 2013
Inner city Christchurch transport plan released
17 October 2013
Anchor Projects gathering momentum
10 October 2013
Special amendments will speed up land repairs
4 October
Minister welcomes Natural Environment Recovery Programme
3 October
Govt injects $18.9m into CPIT earthquake recovery
2 October
First compulsory acquisitions in Christchurch CBD
International search for Convention Centre operator
16 September
Port Hills s124 hazard notices can continue
10 September
Making Progress: The Christchurch Rebuild
Public sector relocating to Chch CBD in 2016
29 August
First stage of first anchor project opens
28 August
Government postpones Port Hills announcement
16 August
Govt welcomes Crown Manager’s Action Plan
8 July 2013
Crown Manager appointed for Christchurch
Council to continue issuing consents
4 July 2013
Civil Aviation Act review underway
Government commits to safe Canterbury rebuild
3 July 2013
Govt welcomes Mayor’s statement on consenting
1 July 2013
Govt will propose solutions to consenting issue
27 June 2013
Crown and Council agree recovery costs
Home repairs hit halfway milestone
19 June 2013
Coordinated winter resilience programme rolled out
10 June 2013
Offer period extension for Port Hills residents
Temporary stadium wins major international honour
Bringing government agencies together in CBD
7 June 2013
Advisory service continues good progress
More funding for red zone hazardous waste disposal
6 June 2013
Urgent weather-tightness and heating still available
5 June 2013
Home repairs approaching half way
31 May 2013
Residents return home after Lucas Lane work completed
30 May 2013
Friday marks 1000 days since the first quake
Strong progress made in CBD purchases
29 May 2013
Residential Advisory Service progressing well
23 May 2013
Christchurch CBD construction ramps up
Playground honours Margaret Mahy ONZ
20 May 2013
Advisory Service helping property owners
16 May 2013
Additional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery
15 May 2013
Residential Advisory Service going live
Southern Response making good progress
Residential red zone demolition full steam ahead
14 May 2013
Further rebuild zone reductions
8 May, 2013
CER Act used to realign Clean Air Zones
25 March, 2013
EQC breach recipient’s actions disturbing
23 March 2013
Sod turning marks start of Avon River Precinct
21 March 2013
Government pays further $31 million for Christchurch City earthquake response costs
14 March 2013
Consortium appointed to plan Health Precinct
Social housing is council’s shame
27 February 2013
Foundation pour cements signs of progress
22 February 2013
Address to the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service
20 February 2013
Wellbeing Survey reveals positive outlook
15 February 2013
TC3 options and solutions making great strides
Central city officially a rebuild zone
Our recovery has strong foundations
Good progress in CBD land purchases
Kids urged to imagine their own Amazing Place
11 February 2013
Crown and Christchurch City Council agree to special three year plan
04 February 2013
ECan Rakaia River recommendation accepted
28 January 2013
EQC hits $1 billion and 30,000 managed home repairs
24 January 2013
Christchurch CBD progress encouraging
Danger still evident in Port Hills
RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2012
17 December 2012
Residential red zone settlement date extended
14 December 2012
Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 1 opened
11 December 2012
Corrective Action Plan released in response to earthquake review
10 December 2012
PM welcomes Royal Commission report release
Earthquakes Royal Commission Vol 4 released
Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission Reports
Govt to carefully consider Royal Commission report
7 December 2012
Consultation on earthquake-prone buildings begins
6 December 2012
Launch of the Canterbury Economic Recovery Programme, Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Economic recovery programme launched
30 November 2012
First CBD commercial land purchases welcomed
29 November 2012
Govt agrees in principle to support Canterbury TEIs in quake rebuild
Government receives final part of Canterbury earthquakes report from Royal Commission
22 November 2012
Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub opens
15 November 2012
Draft Transport Plan open for public consultation
Important boost for Canterbury rebuild
01 November 2012
Infrastructure report sets out 67 initiatives
Further $28m approved for Skills for Canterbury
Infrastructure employment scheme launched
Housing NZ hits Christchurch repair target
31 October 2012
Residential land zoning complete
Govt continues support for Canterbury Tertiary Institutions
30 October 2012
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust continues to assist community
23 October 2012
Canterbury earthquakes Royal Commission extended final reporting date announced
18 October 2012
Labour’s “jobs crisis” doesn’t stack up
New Christchurch offices for Housing NZ
Temporary stadium a resounding success
10 October 2012
Christchurch convention centre process underway
09 October 2012
Port Hills review process announced
Skills and Employment Hub for Christchurch
Important settlement milestone reached
27 September 2012
Temporary Accommodation Allowance extended
26 September 2012
More beds for workers made easier
13 September 2012
Further red zone properties addressed
$1 billion investment for education renewal in Canterbury
Port Hills rock roll zoning complete
11 September 2012
Christchurch’s Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group established
10 September 2012
Minister welcomes new insurance offerings
7 September 2012
Christchurch’s roadmap for infrastructure rebuild
4 September 2012
New Christchurch hospital one step closer
31 August 2012
State of Canterbury earthquake recovery
23 August 2012
Earthquakes Royal Commission report released
17 August 2012
Further 126 Port Hills properties rezoned
15 August 2012
Updated Australian travel advisory welcomed
9 August 2012
New work rights to boost export education in Canterbury
8 August 2012
Canterbury employment remains high priority
30 July 2012
Christchurch CBD rebuild blueprint unveiled
Investors encouraged to back Christchurch
Impressive projects anchor a compact, green city
Discussion to begin on securing city land
New unit will facilitate CBD investment
24 July 2012
High Court decision won’t hinder recovery
01 July 2012
Minister attending disaster reduction conference
29 June 2012
Small number of properties remain white zoned
Over 1100 Port Hills properties zoned green
285 Port Hills properties zoned red
28 June 2012
Funding boost to rebuild Kaiapoi’s aquatic centre
20 June 2012
New social housing units in Canterbury
15 June 2012
Red zone offer extended to new categories
Zoning review process in place
Red zone offers a roaring success
31 May 2012
Earthquake Recovery Strategy launched
24 May 2012
Recovery Fund helping Canterbury communities
18 May 2012
Parklands East stays green TC3
Flat land residential zoning now complete
421 Port Hills properties zoned green
17 May 2012
Flat land residential zoning now complete
27 April 2012
Appeal’s $2.8m donation a boost to St John
26 April 2012
Church should release all documents
24 April 2012
Christchurch social housing solutions gather pace
20 April 2012
Red zone offers get three month extension
19 April 2012
New service for older people brought forward by quake
18 April 2012
New unit for the rebuild of central Christchurch
Speech: Launch of the Central Christchurch Development Unit
4 April 2012
Crown accounts reflect extra earthquake costs
3 April 2012
Govt helps give Chch high-tech sector new home
29 March 2012
PM congratulates Appeal on 100th project
Govt boosts international education support for Chch
Minister launches nationwide earthquake campaign
28 March 2012
International student numbers show impact of Chch quakes
23 March 2012
Christchurch Stadium sponsor welcomed
New temporary village announced
Avon River border areas zoned red
Southshore West stays orange for now
20 March 2012
UFB important part of Canterbury rebuild
16 March 2012
New courthouse opens in central Christchurch
12 March 2012
Extension of filing time provision extended for Canterbury
09 March 2012
Minister applauds stadium progress
Unemployed Cantabrians to work in the red zone
02 March 2012
More Christchurch schools to get ultra-fast broadband
Quake-hit cultural collections receive boost
10 February 2012
Turf laying a great sign of progress
Orange zone decisions hit final stretch
09 February 2012
Report into CTV building collapse released
02 February 2012
Excellent progress for Christchurch justice
27 January 2012
Crown Observer to assist ChCh City Council
Red zone offer extended to rest homes
First CBD red zone building works underway
23 December 2011
PM: Hearts go out to people of Christchurch after latest quakes
22 December 2011
Next steps for Canterbury DHB rebuild
20 December 2011
Christchurch Stadium progressing well
19 December 2011
More Port Hills properties zoned green
RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2010/2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT and MEDIA RELEASES: 23 JUNE 2011
Prime Minister John Key and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee on today's announcements.
Visit the CERA website, http://www.landcheck.org.nz, to check the status of residential property in greater Christchurch.
23 June - Media Releases:
Prime Minister: Govt outlines next steps for people of Canterbury
Prime Minister John Key today announced the next step in the government's ongoing work to give people of greater Christchurch a clearer picture of what their future holds following a series of major earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.
Earthquake Recovery Minister: Latest Christchurch land information released
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the announcement today of zones of land damage in greater Christchurch is the most up-to-date information that can be provided. [Many attachments of interest included in this release.]
Prime Minister: PM welcomes bank’s package for Chch
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed ANZ’s $1 billion dollar commitment of special mortgage lending to help Christchurch homeowners relocate.
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Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the February 2011 Canterbury Earthquake.
Wednesday 23 November
Recycling of earthquake waste to be maximised
CERA powers unlock Kaiapoi development
Monday 21 November
Canterbury records country’s strongest growth
Thursday 17 November
8300 non-residential properties zoned green
Further 758 Christchurch properties rezoned
Tuesday 15 November
Workshops to prepare prisoners for Chch rebuild
Health and safety funding for safe Canterbury rebuild
Wednesday 09 November
Canterbury trade hits two year high
Tuesday 08 November
Minister welcomes new stadium for Canterbury
New 17,000-seat temporary stadium for Canterbury
Saturday 29 October
PM launches Restart in Christchurch
Friday 28 October
New foundation design categories for Canterbury
6430 orange zone properties turned green
Friday 14 October
Changes to speed up urban planning in ChCh
Economic recovery continues in Canterbury
Nearly 5500 more properties zoned green
Wednesday 12 October
Royal Commission of Inquiry’s interim report released
Royal Commission interim report welcomed
Tuesday 11 October
Orange zone decisions are top priority
EQC levies rise to realistically reflect costs
Dunne: two Canterbury quake tax provisions extended
Friday 7 October
Changes proposed to RMA following earthquake report
Thursday 6 October
Exemption will deliver over 1000 more sections
Wednesday 5 October
New scholarships for Christchurch students
Tuesday 4 October
Consultation on the future of education in Canterbury
Friday 30 September
Minister welcomes report into Christchurch buildings
Thursday 22 September
Final alliance agreement signed in Christchurch
Wednesday 21 September
Govt provides funding certainty for Canterbury tertiary institutions
Friday 16 September
Resourcing for Christchurch schools
Monday 12 September
Shirley Boys’ High School returns to original site
Wednesday 7 September
Extra post-quake support for Canty DHB
Monday 5 September
Canterbury’s latest economic data promising
Draft Recovery Strategy released for review
Most of Port Hills land now zoned green
New and extended Trades Academies for Canterbury
Ministers praise Christchurch court staff
Sunday 4 September
Quake anniversary a time for thanks
Tuesday 30 August
EQC's earthquake liability revised upwards
Delegation to address insurance issues
New Zealanders can have confidence in EQC
Wednesday 24 August
Work begins on Kaiapoi’s residential rezoning
Monday 22 August
Further legal representation for quake victims’ families announced
Friday 19 August
First red zone offer letters in the mail
Thursday 18 August
Waimakariri District land decisions released
Preparation of Red Zone offers well underway
Friday 12 August
PM welcomes kick-start for CBD retail
Thursday 11 August
Draft recovery plan for Christchurch CBD released
Wednesday 10 August
Council’s draft plan release is sensible
Friday 5 August
More than 10,000 winter heat installations
Wednesday 03 August
Housing assistance for red zone residents
Tuesday 2 August
Legal fees and generous deposits for red zone
Strong interest in residential red zone offer
Thursday 28 July
Kaiapoi speculation unfair and disappointing
Friday 22 July
Copthorne Hotel demolition contract awarded
More Canterbury land zoned green
Tuesday 12 July
PM welcomes Appeal funding for Christchurch projects
Steady economic data prior to June quakes
Monday 11 July
Address to 2011 Local Government New Zealand Conference
Friday 08 July
Christchurch schools set to return to home sites
CERA seeks views on Recovery Strategy
Thursday 07 July
More support for Canterbury mental health services
Wednesday 06 July
$6m in Lottery funding to help Christchurch
Monday 04 July
Friday 01 July
Govt amends rating valuation process for greater Christchurch
Thursday 30 June
Govt provides $16m for Canty DHB quake costs
Saturday 25 June
Community forum members announced
Thursday 23 June
Govt outlines next steps for people of Canterbury
Latest Christchurch land information released
PM welcomes bank’s package for Chch
Wednesday 22 June
Govt to outline next steps for people of Canterbury
Monday 13 June
Video: Prime Minister's statement on today's earthquakes
Video: The Australian - Featuring Hon Gerry Brownlee on rebuilding Christchurch (undated interview)
Friday 10 June
Wednesday 01 June
Positive signs emerging in Canterbury
Friday 27 May
Payroll Giving topped half million dollars in March
More than 5000 heat installations completed
Govt provides $650k for ChCh events village
Thursday 26 May
Minister welcomes $15m investment
Wednesday 25 May
Grand Chancellor demolition plan agreed
Port reclamation fast-tracked to assist recovery
Tuesday 24 May
World-beating ultra fast broadband for Christchurch
Claims hit 159,000 as deadline passes
Broadband boost will support recovery
Monday 23 May
New Kathmandu facility great news
Saturday 21 May
Dunne: Earthquake tax bill passes
Thursday 19 May
$5.5b for Canterbury Recovery Fund
$10m Budget support for Canterbury families
Earthquake Kiwi Bond to help fund recovery
Budget funds new earthquake recovery authority
Wednesday 18 May
PM thanks US film organisations for donations to Christchurch
New foundation rule recognises seismic hazard
Tuesday 17 May
Winter heat progress encouraging
Additional support for Christchurch schools
Monday 16 may
Study centres support Christchurch students
Thursday 12 May
Minister welcomes Roger Sutton to CERA
Budget 2011: Canterbury trades training boost
Retirement Villages Association re-housing assistance
Tuesday 10 May
Outstanding response to community forum
Monday 9 May
Minister supports central city community expo
Wednesday 4 May
First quake MPs’ briefing held at Parliament
Earthquake tax treatment bill tabled
Prisoner job training to help Christchurch
Tuesday 3 May
Local alliance to rebuild local infrastructure
Sunday 1 May
State of national emergency expires
Wednesday 27 April
PM welcomes telethon for Christchurch
Minister calls for expressions of interest
Tuesday 26 April
Sunday 24 April
State of national emergency extended further
Wednesday 20 April
Good progress with post quake state house repairs
Fund helping Canterbury exporters build business
Tuesday 19 April
KiwiSaver relief for earthquake-affected Cantabrians
Monday 18 April