Search Results
Related tags:
-
Asbestos assurances rejected
Some homeowners in Canterbury say they have been exposed to asbestos and have the evidence to prove it. They've rejected official assurances that people are not in danger. Audio
-
Asbestos review starts but doubts remain
Audio 28 May 2014Authorities have begun a review on the handling of asbestos in the Christchurch rebuild and are assuring home owners the toxic material is being safely handled. Audio
-
Expats return for rebuild
New Zealanders who have been living abroad return to work on the Christchurch rebuild, development chief says.
-
EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild
Audio 28 May 2014A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos… Audio
-
Top Stories for Wednesday 28 May 2014
Audio 28 May 2014A project manager claims widespread exposure to asbestos during the Christchurch rebuild. Harawira defends Mana-Internet Party deal and Easy Rider widow advises wives not to become directors. Audio
-
Christchurch broadband cost blowout
Christchurch City Council-owned company in charge of rolling out ultrafast broadband in the city has announced a 20 percent increase in the cost of the project.
-
Late edition for 27 May 2014
Audio 27 May 2014Concerns about asbestos exposure in the Christchurch rebuild and Kauri die back hit Titirangi. Audio
-
Fletchers defends asbestos handling
Fletcher Building, which is under investigation for the way it handles asbestos it finds in Christchurch, insists it is treating the hazardous material responsibly and effectively. Audio
-
Rebuild bringing Kiwis home
The Canterbury Development Corporation chief executive says the Christchurch rebuild is creating a new trend as New Zealanders who have been living abroad return for work.
-
Inquiry into Fletchers' handling of asbestos in Chch rebuild
Audio 27 May 2014Worksafe New Zealand says it is investigating a number of cases of asbestos exposure in work carried out by Fletchers during the Christchurch rebuild. Audio
-
Top Stories for Tuesday 27 May 2014
Audio 27 May 2014As a cemetary near her home is cordoned off, fears for Blessie Gotingco intensify. In Christchurch, there's questions over asbestos and potential danger in the earthquake rebuild and a sub zero wake… Audio
-
Net migration continues to rise
Net migration in April was the second highest monthly level on record, due to fewer New Zealanders moving abroad and more people wanting to live here.
-
Move to protect migrant workers
The number of labour inspectorates and immigration officers in Christchurch rebuild is being boosted in a move to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers.
-
Rebuilding Christchurch as an accessible city
We are slowing seeing the rebuild of Christchurch happening. Lots of different ideas have been discussed and blue-printed. Audio
-
Asset sale would net $1.4 billion - report
The Christchurch City Council expects to be able to make some decisions about assets sales within a month.
-
Christchurch business group concerned about delays
Audio 15 May 2014Five major central Christchurch rebuild projects have been delayed and a central city businesses say that will hold back investment in the city. Audio
-
Budget 2014
Government positive it is on track to return to surplus this year.
-
Christchurch projects face delays
Five of the so-called anchor projects the Government is backing to revitalise Christchurch's city centre have had their completion dates pushed back - some by more than a year.
-
Rebuilt housing units opened in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has officially opened the first new social housing units to be rebuilt since the earthquakes.
-
Quake city to change its social housing
Christchurch City Council's extensive social housing model is not working for ratepayers, councillors say. They're consulting on possible changes to the flats and houses.
-
Companies working in Christchurch rebuild to be audited
Audio 9 May 2014In an effort to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers in Christchurch, building, engineering and labour hire firms will be audited this month. Audio
-
Council 'must renegotiate costs'
The author of a report revealing a large hole in Christchurch City Council finances says the city needs to renegotiate with the Government how much it is paying for the rebuild. Audio
-
Christchurch asset sales likely to fund rebuild shortfall
Audio 8 May 2014Selling assets is the most probable option for the Christchurch City Council as they try to meet a half-billion-dollar shortfall in the money needed for the city's rebuild. Audio
-
Council promises decisive action on shortfall
Audio 8 May 2014Christchurch City Council might have sell a stake in the airport and other assets in order to meet a half-billion-dollar shortfall in funding for the city rebuild. Audio
-
CCC to look at all options over blowout
The Christchurch City Council will look at all options in a bid to make up a $534 million budget shortfall identified in an independent report. Audio
