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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
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Analyse this
Government announces boost for counselling services in Christchurch.
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Question Time for 7 May 2014
Audio 7 May 2014- Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- SIMON O'CONNOR to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the New Zealand economy and how do those…
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Big boost for counselling services
The Government has announced a multi-million dollar boost to psychological and social services in Christchurch, to deal with earthquake-related pressures and those associated with the rebuild.
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State of council's books to be revealed
The state of the financial accounts at the Christchurch City Council is due to be revealed on Wednesday, with the release of a report into its finances.
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Agency questions jobless incentive
A Christchurch recruitment agency is questioning whether there will be enough construction jobs for the unemployed to go into as part of a new scheme.
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National rebuild show costs defended
Organisers of a New Zealand-wide roadshow, aimed at attracting businesses to Canterbury for the rebuild, are defending the $56,000 bill.
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Ahoy from the mothership
We've hand-picked some goodies from Radio New Zealand for you to listen to over the weekend.
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The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute
Audio 2 May 2014The Government and the Christchurch City Council are again at loggerheads over the rebuild of the city - this time over the final costs. The council has estimated the work to cost three-point-four… Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 2 May 2014
Audio 2 May 2014Maurice Williamson was not asked to intervene; Detective Inspector Mark Gutry resigns; Paul Dibble sculpture goes missing and no one notices for weeks; The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute… Audio
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CORRESPONDENT,with Patrick O'Meara
New Zealand's economy may have gained a rock star label, but one observer suggested a proper health check would reveal it's on artificial stimulants. Is a fall from grace imminent?
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Wikihouses
The "Wikihouse" is a new global open source building movement that's trying to revolutionise how we build our homes. Designers Danny Squires and Martin Luff are hoping wikihouses can play a part in… Audio
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Christchurch rebuild 'slow and confused'
The Christchurch rebuild has been labelled too slow, confused and lacking leadership, a survey of 70 businesses involved shows.
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Google adds 'time travel' feature
Google has launched a new feature that allows users of its Google Maps website to travel back in time. Audio
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Question time for 17 April 2014
Audio 17 Apr 2014Questions to Ministers
- DENIS O'ROURKE to the Minister of Transport: Does he agree with all of the Prime Minister's statements concerning transport?
- JOANNE HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What…
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Prince pays tribute to Canterbury spirit
ROYAL TOUR 2014: The Duke of Cambridge has paid tribute to the resilience of the people of Christchurch and their desire to rebuild the earthquake-hit city.
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Manufacturers feeling benefit of rebuild
Manufacturers are seeing greater levels of activity now the Canterbury rebuild is underway. But exporters face harder times, with a high dollar cramping earnings.
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Minister talks down housing waiting list
Housing Minister Nick Smith is playing down the growing Housing New Zealand waiting list for those most in need in Christchurch.
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Job cuts at Christchurch council
The Christchurch City Council will cut 10 jobs in a bid to save $1 million over the next four years.
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Rebuild already striking skill shortages
Business leaders in Christchurch say the city will need another 5000 immigrants in the next year to help with the rebuild.
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'Downside' to low unemployment
A Christchurch business leader is warning record low unemployment in the city will "cannabalise" the country's long term workforce.
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Don't make CBD rules 'too tight'
The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce head says it's essential that Christchurch has a vibrant central city but he doesn't want rules that are too prescriptive. Audio
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Companies blame rebuild delay for lack of apprentices
Construction companies in Christchurch are defending themselves against criticism they have been short-sighted in not taking on apprentices.
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Call for thousands more apprentices
A construction training group says New Zealand is woefully short of apprentices and needs another 5000 in order to meet demand, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch.
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Concerts to go ahead following fire
Two concerts featuring international artists will go ahead at Canterbury Arena later in the week, which is being cleaned up after a fire at the weekend.
