Royal Commission hearings continue in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch city council manager has told the Royal Commission there was an element of chaos after the first earthquake in September 2010 as staff sought to get systems in place.

Brownlee got advice on ChCh selling assets

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister has been forced to concede he's received official advice on the Christchurch City Council selling some of its assets to help pay for rebuilding the city.

Christchurch residents concerned about impact of asbestos

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch city council is reconsidering its plan to dump five thousand tonnes of asbestos contaminated rubble in Bottle Lake Forest Park landfill which has been reopened to take earthquake debris.

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Fencing in Poplar Lane cuts one side off from the other, but a City Council sign reads "Businesses open as usual during construction", indicating the stores and bars are still open.

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A view down Wakefield Avenue, showing the Sumner Borough Council building surrounded by road cones. Shipping containers have also been placed around the building to protect road users from falling debris.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A stretch of newly laid pavement on Manchester Street which signals the City Council's intent to open up the cordon in this area soon".

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Painted lines and planters on Colombo Street, seen through the cordon fence. The decorations were part of a Christchurch City Council Transitional City project, in preparation for Colombo Street's re-opening.

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A view down Wakefield Avenue, showing the Sumner Borough Council building surrounded by road cones. Shipping containers have also been placed around the building to protect road users from falling debris.

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A view down Wakefield Avenue, showing the Sumner Borough Council building surrounded by road cones. Shipping containers have also been placed around the building to protect road users from falling debris.

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Painted lines and planters on Colombo Street, seen through the cordon fence. The decorations were part of a Christchurch City Council Transitional City project, in preparation for Colombo Street's re-opening.

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The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the new Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.

Cruise ships coming back to Christchurch in 2019

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Lyttelton Port Company, owned by Christchurch City Council, will spend $56 million on a new berth for cruise ships, which haven't visited the garden city since the 2011 earthquake.

Botany, Physics Department and Observatory, Canterbury College 1919

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The most beautiful quadrangles lead to the Botany and Physics Department and Observatory of the Canterbury College, University of New Zealand in 1919. In 1873 the Provincial Council passed the Cant…

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Rates quake. 28 June 2012

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Shows an earthquake in Christchurch. A large notice reads 'Bob's wishlist to justify Chch rates hike'. 'Bob' is Bob Parker the Mayor of Christchurch. Context: Refers to an Order in Council to give Christchurch City Council more flexibility in setting rates. Cr Yani Johanson sought to grant 100 per cent rates relief for residents who had been unable to occupy their homes during the 2011-12 financial year because of the city's earthquakes - a proposal which staff said would cost $4.9 million - this proposal was voted down. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Share an idea.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

An initiative developed by the Christchurch City Council in which the community can share their ideas on a new vision for the future development of the central city following the Canterbury earthquakes.

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Temporary Street Furniture Talk and Public Reconfiguration Photograph 3

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Temporary Street Furniture Talk and Public Reconfiguration Photograph 2

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.

Newly formed Chch management unit

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The rebuild of central Christchurch has been taken out of the control of the city council and will now be managed by a newly formed unit within the Government's Earthquake Recovery Authority.

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An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cranmer Square".

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A panoramic photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Family of quake victim call for action over access to Lyttelton

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a man killed while trying to reach his family after the February earthquake in Canterbury wants the Christchurch City Council to ensure people in Lyttelton are not cut off again.

Christchurch to stick with 2007 houses values for rates

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Council rates in Christchurch city will continue to be calculated using the 2007 house valuations for up to two more years, allowing time for the earthquake's impact on property prices to be assessed.

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Heart-shaped notes on the fence of Burwood Primary School. The notes express appreciation for the efforts of the civil defence, fire service, volunteers and council workers from the students of Burwood Primary.

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Heart-shaped notes on the fence of Burwood Primary School. The notes express appreciation for the efforts of the civil defence, fire service, volunteers and council workers from the students of Burwood Primary.

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A view of the intersection of Cambridge Terrace and Worcester Boulevard. From the left are the Police station, Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices, the HSBC Tower and the Harley Building on the right.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:29:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers are kept busy moving scaffolding and fixtures and checking for damage".