Christchurch councillors want CERA to talk about power handover
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Christchurch city councillors wants to know what the Earthquake Recovery Authority's plan is to hand back power to the council.
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Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions
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The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.
Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching
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Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.
Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air
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The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting
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Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Empty lots and makeshift public spaces: Why Christchurch's regeneration is…
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February 22 marks 13 years since Christchurch's devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake, and the urban recovery is still in progress.
CERA closing its doors after five years.
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Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday.
Canterbury geo-tech report shows majority of land repairable
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties.
Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral runs for council
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The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.
Brownlee defends the way the government has dealt with crisis
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has defended the government's handling of the Christchurch City Council's consenting crisis in Parliament this afternoon.
Disgruntled red-zone residents back Labour's plan
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Disgruntled Christchurch red-zoners who want the government to rethink its policy on quake-damaged homes are backing Labour's Earthquake Recovery Package.
CERA wants insurers to give homeowners clearer time lines
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority wants private insurers to provide homeowners with clear timeframes for when earthquake repairs will be carried out.
Insurance delays in Christchurch
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.
Treasury says delays in anchor projects slow govt spend on Chch
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Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration.
Brownlee describes mayor's speech as deeply disappointing
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has described a 'state of the city' speech by the Christchurch mayor, Lianne Dalziel, as deeply disappointing.
Christchurch's controversial chief executive breaks his silence
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The chief executive of the Christchurch City Council says there's no pressure from Treasury officials or the Earthquake Recovery authority to sell assets.
Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent
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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is due to give the government's response to the Christchurch City Council's draft central city plan tomorrow.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
Prime Minister says Labour writing cheques it can't afford
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The Prime Minister says the Labour Party is threatening to write cheques the country can't afford with its Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Package.
Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law
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A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.
Greens say Christchurch suburbs plan needs a hurry up
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is defending the time it's taking to get robust information for a full report on the matter.
Port Hills residents debate zoning decisions
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One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.
Christchurch rebuild much more pricey than predicted
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister has revealed the rebuild of Christchurch's damaged sewage and water pipes will be quite a bit more expensive than predicted.
Earthquake Authority gets wide powers
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A stand-alone government department will be vested with the wide ranging powers the Government gave itself after last year's quake, to oversee recovery efforts in Canterbury.
Public meetings reveal difficulties in rebuilding Christchurch
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In Christchurch, almost two weeks after the earthquake, there are more stories coming out which suggest the recovery effort will be lengthy and difficult.
Christchurch couple told they can't use driveway
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The Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it.
Brownlee: Flooding 'not entirely caused by earthquakes'
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says Christchurch City Council must take responsibility for the city's flooding problems as it's not the government's problem to sort out.
Brownlee says flooding made worse - not caused by - quakes
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister is denying that Christchurch flooding has become worse since the quakes, and says it's not the government's mess to fix.
Quake chief happy, despite $200,000 pay cut
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Despite taking a 200-thousand dollar pay cut, the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says he's delighted to have the job.
Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs
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The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.