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Fletcher says no shortage of work in Christchurch
Fletcher Building says there isn't a lack of rebuild and repair work in Christchurch for builders and decorators, despite suggestions from some who say they're floundering.
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Fletcher EQR hits back at claims there's a lack of repair work
Audio 18 Jul 2013The company in charge of much of the Christchurch rebuild is hitting back at suggestions that some builders and decorators are now struggling to find work. Audio
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Chinese firm signs deal over rebuild
A Chinese construction company, the second largest of its type in the world, has entered a partnership with a New Zealand firm to work on the rebuild of earthquake-hit Christchurch. Audio
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Maori trade workers ready for Otautahi rebuild
A group of Maori tradesmen and women is preparing to pick up new construction contracts in Christchurch - but says just when the building boom will happen is the $64 million question.
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Chamber of Commerce on Chinese partnership for rebuild
Audio 17 Jul 2013A construction firm that's partnered up with a massive Chinese company to bid on key Christchurch rebuild projects, say it is not ruling out bringing over labour from China. Audio
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Chinese labour possible if shortage during rebuild
Audio 17 Jul 2013A New Zealand construction firm that's partnered up with a massive Chinese company to bid on key Christchurch rebuild projects, say it is not ruling out bringing over labour from China. Audio
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Annual inflation at 14-year low
The cost of living has risen at its slowest annual pace in 14 years. Annual inflation is 0.7% and is below the Reserve Bank's target band. Audio
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Estimates for rebuild work 'too low'
Christchurch building and decorating firms say residential earthquake repair work has dried up because they are being expected to take less money than the jobs actually cost. Audio
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Record penalty for demolition waste dump
Two companies working on the Christchurch rebuild following recent damaging earthquakes have been handed a record penalty for dumping demolition waste. Audio
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Record penalty for demolition waste dump
Three companies working on the Christchurch rebuild following recent damaging earthquakes have been handed a record penalty for dumping demolition waste.
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Flights from coast to Christchurch will 'boost region's economy'
Air New Zealand is launching a new daily direct service between Paraparaumu and Christchurch.
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Question Time for 11 July 2013
Audio 11 Jul 2013- JACQUI DEAN to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the long-term benefits of strong fiscal management?
- GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements? …
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Lighthouse dome salvaged
A helicopter has successfully removed the two-tonne copper roof from the Godley Heads lighthouse near Christchurch.
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Resource consents to be checked
Christchurch's council is under further government scrutiny, with officials being sent to check how it's issuing resource consents. Environment Minister Amy Adams says staff will assess whether… Audio
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Tighter monitoring of use of migrant workers
The Government has stepped up its monitoring of employers using migrant workers in the Christchurch rebuild.
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Christchurch mayor spells out reasons for quitting
Hitting back at his critics, Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has spelled out the reasons he is quitting.
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Transitional square opens in Christchurch
Christchurch people were officially welcomed back into Cathedral Square - the heart of the city - on Saturday with live music and a speech by outgoing Mayor Bob Parker.
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Parker won't stand for re-election as mayor
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker will not seek re-election in October, saying he is exhausted after six years in office and can't sustain the stress of the job for another term.
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Mayor launches inquiry over consents report
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has launched an inquiry into why he wasn't made aware of a report detailing major problems with council building consents. A Crown Manager will run the department and the… Audio
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Rebuild safety charter signed
Representatives from the construction and insurance industries have signed a safety charter, aimed at keeping workers safe during the rebuild of Christchurch.
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PM doubts restrospective consent problems
Prime Minister John Key does not think there will be any retrospective problems for building consents already granted by the Christchurch City Council, which is to lose its legal right to issue them. Audio
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Question Time for 2 July 2013
Audio 2 Jul 2013- Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance:…
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Morning Report: local papers
Friday's headlines: 'Seven lost at sea' aboard American yacht; stolen-to-order car shops busted in Wellington; Carisbrook site sold to construction company; average rates to rise 3.8% in Hamilton.
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Economist expects trade figures to remain volatile
Westpac economist Nathan Penny expects trade figures to remain volatile with the impact of the drought on the price of dairy products coming through and imports rising off the back of the Canterbury…
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Govt to pay lion's share in rebuild deal
The Government is to pay the lion's share of a $4.8 billion cost to rebuild earthquake-hit Christchurch's infrastructure and key CBD projects. Mayor Bob Parker thanked taxpayers for their "immense"… Audio
