New Zealand
Chch dust mask warning
Environment Canterbury is advising dust-sensitive Christchurch residents to wear dust masks as demolitions pick up in the city.
Latest from Christchurch CBD
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'We're doing our best'
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has backed down from comments he made about frustrated residents in damaged Christchurch homes and apologised.
John Key: Christchurch CBD rebuild blueprint unveiled
The much-anticipated blueprint includes 12 key sites for major facilities, including a new 2000-capacity convention centre at a "postcard location" by the river, a huge aquatic and indoor sports facility, revitalised square with a new central library, and Ngai Tahu cultural centre. Leafy, bright "college-campus style" open space will form the compact centre of a rebuilt Garden City, designed to "solve the problem of too much land, not enough demand".
Christchurch rebuild: Plans revealed in new animated video
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) in April established a central development unit, which was tasked with coming up with a blueprint for the city in 100 days. Prime Minister John Key and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee released the blueprint for the rebuild of the city centre, which was devastated by last February's deadly earthquake.
