A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
A photograph of an artwork by Mike Hewson. The mural is a reflection of the Government Life building in the background.
On the day the the government and council jointly announced who will fund what, for the Christchurch rebuild, a rainbow appears over the rebuild of the Latimer Hotel. For the central city the figures are: NZ$4.9 billion with $2.9 billion coming from central government and $1.9 billion coming from the local city council (us ratepayers in Christc...
A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.
A photograph of a protest sign reading, "National, the best government money can buy". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Woodham Road, Linwood".
A document which details the agreement in September 2013 between the Government and the Christchurch City Council over governance of the horizontal infrastructure rebuild.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Government's got the price 'about right' for land it's bought for Christchurch's refurbished central business district.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 21 February 2013 entitled, "Conspicuous Canopy".
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law.
The Labour Party says its crushing victory in the Christchurch East by-election is an indictment of the National Government's poor response to the earthquakes.
A Waikato iwi authority says it's struggling to supply the Government with a list of sites of cultural significance; The Government says it is committed to boosting Maori literacy achievement from early childhood and primary school level so that the education system isn't having to catch up all the time; A Ngai Tahu owned South Island whale watching operation say it's excited to be named a finalist in an international tourism award; A multicultural marae has been recognised for its community work, including caring for refugees during the Christchurch earthquake.
A Waikato iwi authority says it's struggling to supply the Government with a list of sites of cultural significance; The Government says it is committed to boosting Maori literacy achievement from early childhood and primary school level so that the education system isn't having to catch up all the time; A multicultural marae has been recognised for its community work, including caring for refugees during the Christchurch earthquake; A Ngai Tahu owned South Island whale watching operation say it's excited to be named a finalist in an international tourism award.
DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements? TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in its share offer programme to reduce debt and free up capital for priority spending? Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he believe that he has met the requirements of the Cabinet Manual to behave in a way that upholds, and is seen to uphold, the highest ethical standards in his ministerial capacity, his political capacity and his personal capacity; if so, why? Hon PHIL HEATLEY to the Minister for Social Development: What reports has she received on the latest benefit figures? Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Finance: Will the recent rise in the New Zealand dollar to a post-float high on the Trade Weighted Index cause job losses among non-primary exporters and import substitution businesses? JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Finance: Does he have a plan to fund the Auckland City rail link in the upcoming Budget given that public backing for the rail project is more than twice as strong as the Government's proposed new motorway north from Puhoi? Dr JIAN YANG to the Minister for Economic Development: How is the Government recognising the importance of China for New Zealand's trade, education and tourism sectors? Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: What responsibility, if any, does he take for Solid Energy's precarious financial position? NICKY WAGNER to the Minister of Housing: How will the $320 million settlement of Housing New Zealand's insurance claim for earthquake damaged properties help achieve the Government's priority of rebuilding Christchurch? GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: What role, if any, did he play in recommending the appointment of Ian Fletcher as Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau? MIKE SABIN to the Associate Minister of Social Development: What early results can he report from the Government's efforts to deal with welfare fraud? GARETH HUGHES to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Will he recommend returning the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill to the select committee so that the public can have a say on the so-called "Anadarko Amendment"; if not, why not?
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 21 November 2013 entitled, "Play Park".
A copy of Hugo Kristinsson's profile statement for the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections. Kristinsson ran for Christchurch Mayor during this election.
A pdf copy of a document describing One Voice Te Reo Kotahi.
A pdf copy of an untitled post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog.
A pdf copy of an untitled post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog.
An Assistant Police Commissioner may have to give evidence in Kim Dotcom's compensation case and the Government accepts almost all the recommedations made by the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 19 July 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 1 November 2013
A copy of a media release announcing Hugo Kristinsson's decision to run for Christchurch Mayor in the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 25 October 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 13 September 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 21 November 2013