Petrol price rise disappoints Farmy Army

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Petrol and diesel price hikes have disappointed some of those on the frontline of the Christchurch earthquake clean-up.

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.