Canterbury Earthquakes
Chch 'Quake Outcasts' win buy-out battle
A group of Christchurch red zone property owners, known as the Quake Outcasts, have won their battle for a 100 percent buy-out of their land by the Crown.
$75m spent on Chch centre but still no details
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has spent more than $75 million on Christchurch's convention centre but key details remain unknown. Audio
Deadline for Canterbury recovery submissions
Cantabrians have only two days left to have their say on the plan that will dictate the next five years of the region's earthquake recovery.
Court insurance ruling may mean millions more for quake victims
Tens of millions of dollars in extra insurance payments may be paid to Cantabrians whose homes were damaged beyond repair in the earthquakes. Audio
Report finds Filipino workers vulnerable to exploitation
A government report on exploitation of migrant workers in the Canterbury rebuild has found Filipino workers appeared to be particularly vulnerable.
EQC changes welcomed in Christchurch
People in Christchurch who argue they've had a rough deal from the insurer are backing plans to double the maximum amount EQC pays out on a home destroyed in a disaster. Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
Tim Smit: Out of Eden
Executive Vice-Chairman and co-founder of the award-winning horticulture and architecture Eden Project in Cornwall, which has had 16 million visitors since 2000. He is visiting Christchurch with a… Audio, Gallery
Evening Business for 3 July 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
What now for CERA four years on?
ANALYSIS: It seems the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority may be having an identity crisis.
The future of the Arts Centre of Christchurch
The man who's leading the charge to rebuild Christchurch's historic arts centre, André Lovatt has ambitious plans beyond restoring the bricks and mortar. He's spearheading the 290 million dollar… Audio
Christchurch rebuild aims to reduce crime through design
Smart design cuts crime. That's the message from international crime scientists for Christchurch and those managing the quake rebuild. Audio
Offer to Quake Outcasts fails to make grade, more court likely
The group of red-zoned property owners in Christchurch who challenged the government's buy out offers is heading back to court. Audio
Christchurch asset sale decision imminent
Christchurch City Council is expected to make a decision on asset sales today, after spending the week debating the Long Term Plan and how it will pay for the city's rebuild.
More court action after CERA proposed offer
Proposed new offers for red zone properties in Christchurch are not enough to stave off more legal action against the government. Audio
Further legal action despite increased red zone offers
The Government has increased its buy-out offers for some red-zoned property owners in Christchurch, after being directed to revise them by the Supreme Court. Audio
Town Hall work to start next month
The restoration of Christchurch's quake-damaged Town Hall is expected to begin in mid-July.
Not an Unusual Builder
With her apprenticeship finished, Joy Isherwood will soon be a qualified tradesperson in the building industry working as part of the Christchurch re-build. Audio
Canterbury homeowners question government survey
Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs. Audio
MBIE survey of quake repairs criticised
Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs. Audio
