Change in construction process slashes build times
Change in construction process slashes build times
An innovative approach to building Canterbury homes has seen construction times cut by more than half of what it would normally take.
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Townhouse with no kitchen sells for almost $3m
Christchurch townhouse with no kitchen sold for almost $3m
A new luxury townhouse in central Christchurch has sold for $2.98 million - but it doesn’t have a kitchen.
Work starts on popular recreation reserve upgrade
Work starts on popular recreation reserve upgrade
A busy Christchurch freshwater lake reserve is getting a major makeover.
Upgrade for busy intersection
Upgrade for busy Christchurch intersection
The Ferry, Ensors and Aldwins Rds intersection in Christchruch will get a major upgrade in January.
'Significant traffic impacts' expected during cycleway construction
'Significant traffic impacts' expected during cycleway construction
Motorists in Christchurch are being warned to expect "significant traffic" delays when construction on the next section of the Nor’West Arc cycleway starts in January.
Drone video shows stadium progress
Drone video shows progress on stadium
The construction of the roof at Christchurch's new central city stadium has passed the halfway mark.
Road closures proposed for red zone
Road closures proposed for red zone
Permanent road closures in the Christchurch red zone are being considered to prevent rubbish dumping and help the land re-naturalise.
Video shows progress at sport and aquatic centre
Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre
New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
ACC considered buying Christchurch Hospital building
ACC considered buying Christchurch Hospital building
ACC was quietly lining up to buy two public hospital buildings under the previous National-led government before politics got in the way. Now it is again looking to invest in public health infrastructure.
Cost of museum redevelopment blows out
Cost of Canterbury Museum redevelopment blows out
The cost of redeveloping Canterbury Museum has ballooned out by more than $40 million.
Arts Centre food truck consent application paused
Arts Centre food truck consent application paused
The consent application for the controversial food truck market at The Arts Centre is on hold while the terms are negotiated with Christchurch City Council.
Major hotel operator returns to city
Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning to Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes after agreeing to buy a multi-million dollar 67-room facility.
9.76% rates increase on the cards
9.76% rates increase on the cards for Christchurch residents next year
A 9.76 per cent overall average rates increase has been forecast for Christchurch next year.
Construction starts on new operating theatre
Construction starts on new operating theatre at Christchurch hospital
A new operating theatre being built at a private hospital in Christchurch will increase surgical capacity as the public health sector struggles to meet the demand.
Date set to officially open wetland project
Date set to officially open $50m Christchurch wetland project
The Te Kuru Wetlands project, which aims to reduce flooding around the Heathcote River, will be officially opened at a public ceremony on October 11.
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore sport centre
About 3500 metres of line markings have now been drawn on the indoor courts at Christchurch's new recreation and sport centre.
Waterfront hot pools idea still bubbling away
Waterfront hot pools idea still bubbling away
A planned commercial hot pools complex or similar venture remains a possibility for the Kaikōura waterfront.
Remarkable friendship of Warren and Mahoney
Remarkable friendship of Warren and Mahoney
A fascinating new documentary takes a harrowing look at the enduring partnership between architects Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney and their work on the iconic Christchurch Town Hall.
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
The Government has confirmed it will partly fund the Pages Rd bridge replacement in Christchurch through a $1.8 billion investment in Canterbury's transport system.
Timelapse captures stadium progress
Watch: Timelapse captures the remarkable rise of Christchurch's new stadium
A new timelapse video shows the progress made on Christchurch’s new $683 million stadium over the past eight months.