Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Townsend

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Peter Townsend is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. He's at Wellington Airport trying to get back to Christchurch.

New business hub calling for applications

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A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.

Call for better focus on quake rebuilding

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A Canterbury business leader says local firms are worried that the earthquake rebuilding effort is in danger of losing its way.

Earthquake Support Subsidy scheme

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Returning now to the emergency finance package for Christchurch businesses, which the Prime Minister announced this afternoon.

Canterbury leaders welcome quake recovery shift

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission is promising swift changes following criticism of the rebuilding efforts necessitated by September's big quake.

Employers and unions say too soon to trim welfare scheme

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Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.

Day in the life of Canterbury Chamber of Commerce head

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The head of the the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce, Peter Townsend, says the effects of the Christchurch earthquake will dominate business in Canterbury for at least the next three years.

Rebuilding central Christchurch

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Bob Parker, Christchurch mayor and Peter Townsend, chief executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. The Christchurch City Council has unveiled its $2 billion vision for the rebuild of earthquake-hit central Christchurch.

Fewer receiving Christchurch Employer Support Subsidy

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Unemployment figures released yesterday may have showed little change in the nation's jobless rate, but it appears there's a gaping hole in the statistics when it comes to earthquake struck Christchurch.