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Chch City Council and govt hammer out deal
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, have hammered out a compromise deal over setting the council's long term spending priorities.
Council staff given hurry up over quake repairs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch City Council staff have been given the hurry up from councillors over the length of time it is taking to repair or replace earthquake-damaged council housing.
Christchurch council refuses to consider asset sales
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Despite Government pressure on the Christchurch City Council to sell off some of its assets to help fund its 40% share of the city's earthquake repairs, the council has instead decided to raise rates, and rents.
Fairfax Video, June 2013 (3)
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A video of an interview with Mayor Bob Parker about the building consent crisis at the Christchurch City Council. The council received a letter from International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) on 30 May 2013. The letter says that the Council has until 28 June 2013 to improve its processes or it will be stripped of its accreditation as a building consent authority.
Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council.
Christchurch mayor defends council's performance
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says officials have tried for months to help the Christchurch City Council but it's consistently failed to make the necessary improvements and is still taking far too long to process applications.
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A photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
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A photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
Photograph by Paul Corliss 2978
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A photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
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A photograph of the Christchurch City Council civic offices on Tuam Street.
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An aerial photograph of Durham Street with the Provincial Council Chambers in the centre.
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A photograph of the entrance to the new Christchurch City Council Civic offices on Worcester Street.
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A photograph of the entrance to the new Christchurch City Council Civic offices on Worcester Street.
Christchurch councillor won't resign over 'woeful' record
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City councillor in charge of council housing says he accepts trenchant criticism from the Earthquake Recovery Minister that the council has been woeful in fixing its quake-damaged housing stock.
Fairfax Video, June 2013 (8)
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A video of Lianne Dalziel announcing her decision to run for the mayoralty of Christchurch. Dalziel talks about the rebuild of Christchurch, and the daily lives of those living in post-earthquake Christchurch. She also talks about her decision to run independently, her experience as a minister, and the need for transparency and financial integrity in the Christchurch City Council. Lastly, she talks about the building consent crisis at the Council, and the need for the Council to connect with communities.
Chch population shifts have implications for council
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A property expert says a dramatic shift in the population north and west of Christchurch after the earthquakes has serious implications for council's rate take.
Fairfax Video, June 2013 (7)
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A video of an interview with Lianne Dalziel about her decision to run for the mayoralty of Christchurch. Dalziel talks about resigning as a member of parliament, creating a sounding board for community, businesses, and the political spectrum at the Christchurch City Council, and the importance of uniting the Council.
Not everybody in Chch excited about Council approvals
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says the Christchurch City Council has wasted an opportunity in deciding to save the Town Hall, instead of building a new performing arts precinct.
Brownlee gives council one last chance on land plan
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is giving the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a major land development plan otherwise he'll force it through himself.
Brownlee, Christchurch council compromise on housing
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council says it has reached a compromise with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and voted unanimously to support a plan to intensify housing in the city.
Mayor on Christchurch council losing powers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.
City council could lose power to authorise building consents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council has received a strong warning from the Earthquake Recovery Minister to speed up its processing of building consents or lose its power to authorise consents.
BeckerFraserPhotos May 2013 photograph 147
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The City Council building looked rather spectacular on this late autumn day".
Fairfax Video, June 2013 (6)
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A video of the Christchurch City Council meeting to discuss its consenting process. The meeting was called after the council received a letter from International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) on 30 May 2013. The letter states that the Council has until 28 June 2013 to improve its processes or it will be stripped of its accreditation as a building consent authority. The video includes discussion from Councillor Barry Corbett, Acting Building Operations Manager Steve McCarthy, Democracy Services General Manager Peter Mitchell, Councillor Aaron Keown, and Councillor Claudia Reid.
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A photograph of the Christchurch City Council car park building on Madras Street. The bottom windows of the building have been boarded up and the building has been fenced off.
New Chch City Council has first meeting with EQ Minister
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The newly elected Christchurch City Council had its first meeting with the Earthquake Recovery Minister last night, and councillors say it was the beginning of a much better working relationship.
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The west face of the former Christchurch City Council building, seen from Colombo Street.
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Christchurch City Council workers placing planters on Colombo Street in preparation for its re-opening.
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The Christchurch City Council coat of arms above the doorway of Our City O-Tautahi.
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Christchurch City Council workers placing planters on Colombo Street in preparation for its re-opening.