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Fletcher Building has told investors it is facing a range of new threats from overseas companies importing cheaper products into New Zealand.

Demolition of what remains of the spire of Christchurch's cathedral is beginning on Monday, as work continues to remove all but two or three metres of the earthquake-damaged building.

Christchurch City Council's plan for the next year goes out for public consultation on Friday.

A show home village will open in Christchurch on Saturday to promote the use of prefabricated homes in the earthquake rebuild.

Economists expect the Reserve Bank to remain dovish at next week's review of the official cash rate, now that inflation has come in slightly below bank forecasts.

Weaker-than-expected inflation has failed to dent the high-flying New Zealand dollar on Thursday.

The Government is establishing a new unit that will have 100 days to prepare a blueprint to rebuild Christchurch's CBD - although no arrangements have been made for community-wide consultation on the… Audio

Christchurch city councillor Yani Johanson says the Government's move to take over the rebuild of the central city is anti-democratic. The newly created Christchurch Central Development Unit has three… Audio

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker is confident the Government isn't about to sideline the council over rebuilding the central city. Audio

The mayor of Christchurch does not think the Government is doing enough to address the rental crisis in his city. Audio

The Insurance Council says it shares the frustration experienced by Christchurch customers affected by the earthquakes.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is happy with the way the insurance industry has conducted itself in response to the Canterbury quakes. Audio

A Christchurch resident says the Government has given in to pressure from the insurance industry by changing building regulations and reducing the size of payouts on earthquake-damaged houses. Audio

A Christchurch protest group wants an independent investigation into whether earthquake-damaged council buildings had enough insurance.