An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 December 2012 entitled, "Swimming at Sumner".
Sandwiched between the White Hart Hotel and the Universal Boot Depot at 223 and 225 High Street, was the business founded by Mr James Freeman, pastry cook and caterer. After browsing through Messrs…
website of the Residents Association and Community Group representatives from the earthquake-affected neighbourhoods of Canterbury. Includes sections on insurance, legal and financial information, and business support.
While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming.
The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Coffee Smiths owners (L-R) Tony Perkins and Jane Logan are back to business following the Christchurch earthquake on September 4th 2010".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Coffee Smiths owners (L-R) Tony Perkins and Jane Logan are back to business following the Christchurch earthquake on September 4th 2010".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 September 2012 entitled, "Lingering in Lyttelton".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 December 2011 entitled, "Mystery message".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 18 July 2011, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 19 June 2012 entitled, "Christchurch Container this Winter".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 22 May 2012 entitled, "Giving New Life".
Sandwiched between the iconic White Hart Hotel and the Universal Boot Depot at 223-225 High Street, was the business founded by Mr James Freeman, a pastry cook and caterer. Opened in 1891, the buil…
UC is awarded the 2011 Business and Industry Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers (Oceania). Presented by Kristin Hoskin to Jeff Field and Sue McKnight.
UC is awarded the 2011 Business and Industry Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers (Oceania). Presented by Kristin Hoskin to Jeff Field and Sue McKnight.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi Paper Plus owner Jeremy Mead. The business will be closed by Christmas due to the recession and lingering effects of the 4 September earthquake".
UC is awarded the 2011 Business and Industry Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers (Oceania). Presented by Kristin Hoskin to Jeff Field and Sue McKnight.
UC is awarded the 2011 Business and Industry Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers (Oceania). Presented by Kristin Hoskin to Jeff Field and Sue McKnight.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Graeme Marshall, owner of Asko Design, and Sarah Aspinwall of Canterbury Cheesemongers, on the site in Victoria Street where their businesses stood before the earthquake".
A view after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 22 February 2011. Corner of Barbadoes and Kilmore Streets. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
A group of business owners in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham fear the new crematorium there will drive people away from the area, which is trying to revitalise after significant earthquake damage.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 August 2012 entitled, "Blueprint Brain-teasers".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 16 April 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
A video about the contrasting experiences of business owners in Beckenham after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The video includes an interview with Fred Arnesen, owner of Beckenham Footware & Engravers, and Fiona Fidow and Jeanie Smith, owners of The Cupcake Collection. The stores are on opposite sides of Colombo Street, with the west side suffering severe damage, and the east side suffering very little. Because of this, the Beckenham Footware & Engravers has had to close, while The Cupcake Collection is able to continue operating.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets are struggling post-earthquake leading into Christmas. The Rooster cafe operating out of a prefab building after their building was demolished".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Fred Arnesen from Beckenham Footwear and Engraving has had to move his business due to the earthquake damage to a much newer shop with higher rent".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Fred Arnesen from Beckenham Footwear and Engraving has had to move his business due to the earthquake damage to a much newer shop with higher rent".
A central-Christchurch property owner says attempts by insurance companies to limit the amount of money they end up paying out for earthquake damage, is just part of doing business.
As we go to air, Christchurch property and business owners people are being allowed into the cordoned-off central city for the first time since the earthquake twelve days ago.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Fred Arnesen from Beckenham Footwear and Engraving has had to move his business due to the earthquake damage to a much newer shop with higher rent".