Christchurch (New Zealand)

Type: City
Name: Christchurch (New Zealand)
Country: New Zealand
Latitude: -43.529999
Longitude: 172.639999
population: 363,925
First Reported 15 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 8 Documents

Upset over cop accused of quake theft

Earthquake-battered Christchurch residents are upset that a police officer is suspected of stealing from a quake-affected business, saying it tarnishes the disaster response by other officers.Police revealed yesterday the constable, from the North Island, ... [ Published 2 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
First Reported 4 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 2 Documents

Chch budget announcement coming

A major funding boost for infrastructure as part of the Canterbury rebuild is expected to be announced in Christchurch on Thursday. ... [ Published 2 hours ago by 3 News ]
First Reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 Documents

Contractor jailed for quake zone theft

A contractor has been jailed for two years for stealing goods worth almost $40,000 while working in Christchurch's earthquake-torn red zone, the Christchurch Court News website reported.Early last month Victor Tupotahi Jackson, 38, pleaded guilty to four ... [ Published 14 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 4 Documents

Red zone 'too much temptation' for thief - lawyer

A red zone contractor has been jailed for two years for stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods from central Christchurch businesses.Victor Tupotahi Jackson, 38, from Otumoetai, in the Bay of Plenty has admitted stealing more than $24,000 worth of ... [ Published 14 hours ago by ONE News ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated 16 hours ago - 3 Documents

Teen in court after stabbing father

A 15-year-old boy's appeared in the Children's Court in Christchurch following a stabbing incident on Monday night.Christchurch police were called to a Hornby address on Monday evening, where it's believed the teenager stabbed his father.Detective Sergeant ... [ Published 16 hours ago by Newstalk ZB ]
First Reported 19 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 3 Documents

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tea Kiosk building closes

BUILDING - CHRISTCHURCH has today closed the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tea Kiosk building after a Detailed Engineering Evaluation (DEE) assessment showed it needs earthquake strengthening.The Council has closed the building, which houses the Christchurch ... [ Published 16 hours ago by Info News ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated 23 hours ago - 3 Documents

Christchurch will protest until new council in place (Fuseworks)

Jane Bowron, the Christchurch journalist who came to national prominence through her first-hand accounts of living through the earthquake and its aftermath, says dissatisfaction with the mayor and council is growing, and protests are likely to escala ... [ Published 23 hours ago by Yahoo!Xtra ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 6 Documents

Assault highlights need for rural cops

An assault on two police officers in Rolleston yesterday highlights the fact that officers should not be cut from rural areas, one of the attacked officers says.Senior Constable Jim Manning was called to assist Constable Charlotte Cole, of the Selwyn ... [ Published May 15 2012 by The Press NZ ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 3 Documents

Christchurch building million dollar historical site

A prized piece of Christchurch's history is one of a select few sites worldwide to be backed in a multi-million dollar international heritage project.The earthquake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Government Buildings are one of six historic sites to benefit ... [ Published May 15 2012 by New Zealand Herald ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 3 Documents

Hotel reopenings 'to help revitalisation of Christchurch' >

Accor is set to reopen two of its four hotels in Christchurch, a move it states will 'fast-track' the revitalisation of the city following the earthquake that occurred in February last year.The company, which is New Zealand's largest hotel group, plans ... [ Published May 15 2012 by Opodo ]
First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 4 Documents

Small businesses seek future disaster help (NZ Newswire)

Small business owners want more government help to plan for and recover from disasters in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes, along with a greater role in decision-making.In its report, released Tuesday, the Small Business Advisory Group 2011 praised ... [ Published May 15 2012 by Yahoo!Xtra ]
First Reported May 14 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 7 Documents

House price hopes on the up, spreading from Auckland and Christchurch

Housing markets in Auckland and Christchurch are "heating up" and across the country an increasing number of people expect house prices to rise, according to the latest ASB Housing Confidence Survey.Nationwide, 57% of New Zealanders believe house prices ... [ Published May 15 2012 by Land Lords ]

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"Given the distinct possibility of reforms for local government, we need to be prepared for any eventuality and consider all possibilities" Mr Familton said
"We haven't gone around taking buildings off other people and we are not about to do that with the Anglican Church ... They are going about this in a very considered and methodical manner, and they should be allowed to continue to do that" he said. - $ Fairfax NZ News

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Group calls to stop further demo of cathedral [ Published 1 hour ago by 3 News ]
Last ditch bid to save ChristChurch (Newstalk ZB) [ Published 1 hour ago by Yahoo!Xtra ]
Hampden truck crash restricts SH1 traffic [ Published 1 hour ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Local government reform concern [ Published 1 hour ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Cllr Peter Hall elected Mayor of Christchurch [ Published 1 hour ago by Mags4dorset ]
Survival kits grow in popularity [ Published 1 hour ago by Hawkes Bay Today ]
Councillors must do more to stop cathedral demo... [ Published 1 hour ago by The Press NZ ]
No alternative yet for Rangiora's district court [ Published 1 hour ago by The Press NZ ]
Second suspicious fire 'concerning' [ Published 1 hour ago by The Press NZ ]
Historic Plunket building could go [ Published 1 hour ago by The Press NZ ]
Kaikohe course challenging as competitors battl... [ Published 1 hour ago by Wanganui Chronicle ]
Stanley Gibbons Catalogues and Gibbons Stamp Mo... [ Published 1 hour ago by I-Newswire ]
Upset over cop accused of quake theft [ Published 2 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Key Cameron loyalist fails 1922 committee bid [ Published 2 hours ago by Telegraph ]
Chch budget announcement coming [ Published 2 hours ago by 3 News ]
Suspicious fire in Christchurch red zone [ Published 2 hours ago by ONE News ]
As West falters, Asia Pacific region emerging a... [ Published 3 hours ago by World Tribune ]
Charges laid against Korean vessel over illegal... [ Published 3 hours ago by Fish Information & Services ]
Charlene didnât die of HIV, trial told [ Published 3 hours ago by New Zimbabwe.com ]
Only three seats left on Travelworld Cobram New... [ Published 3 hours ago by McPherson Media Group ]
Year 1 Provisionally Registered Teachers Progra... [ Published 3 hours ago by University of Canterbury ]
Measuring Dark Energy With The Wigglez Survey (... [ Published 3 hours ago by University of Canterbury ]
Te Awatea Seminar (17 May 2012) [ Published 3 hours ago by University of Canterbury ]
Alan Reay Consultants - Employer Recruitment In... [ Published 3 hours ago by University of Canterbury ]
Return unlikely for property fund investors [ Published 4 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Victoria Property Fund debt inherited [ Published 4 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
EQC model seen as 'problem' [ Published 4 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
City councillor explains significance of 'peopl... [ Published 4 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Accommodation providers attack rate plan [ Published 4 hours ago by Otago Daily Times ]
Restoration grant for historic artefacts [ Published 4 hours ago by The Press NZ ]
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AeroVironment wins $8.8M contract for electric ... [ Published May 07 2012 by Green Car Congress ]
The Port of Seattle has awarded AeroVironment, Inc. a contract valued up to $8.8 million through 2014 to supply its PosiCharge electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) fast charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.AeroVironment was selected ...
AeroVironment wins $8.8M contract for electric ... [ Published May 07 2012 by Green Car Congress ]
The Port of Seattle has awarded AeroVironment, Inc. a contract valued up to $8.8 million through 2014 to supply its PosiCharge electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) fast charge systems to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. AeroVironment ...
Anti-Gay Republican Pol Leaves Wife For Sperm D... [ Published May 05 2012 by Outside The Beltway | OTB ]
Alabama Republican Bill Johnson is apparently obsessed with, well, spreading his seed: Bill Johnson, a former Alabama gubernatorial candidate, has left his wife and family in Prattville to be with babies he secretly conceived as a sperm donor in New ...
Fertilize another behind my lover’s back [ Published May 05 2012 by Balloon Juice ]
This is pretty awesome (h/t General Stuck): An anti-gay Alabama Republican was reportedly making secret sperm donations to at least nine New Zealand women he met over the internet, unbeknownst to his wife back in America. Bill Johnson, who made ...
Ribuan Penyokong Bersih Berhimpun di 30 Kotaraya [ Published Apr 28 2012 by Anwar Ibrahim ]
Harakah Ketika ratusan ribu rakan-rakan mereka berkumpul di Kuala Lumpur, beribu-ribu penyokong agenda Bersih juga berkumpul di tempat-tempat lain seluruh dunia. Khamis lepas, berpuluh-puluh penyokong Bersih 3.0 melancarkan kempen mereka lebih awal ...
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New Zealand to demolish quake-hit cathedral [ Published Mar 02 2012 by Reuters Video: Top News ]
Christchurch remembers those who perished in ea... [ Published Feb 22 2012 by Telegraph TV - YouTube ]
NZ marks quake anniversary [ Published Feb 22 2012 by Reuters Video: Top News ]
NZ marks quake anniversary [ Published Feb 22 2012 by Reuters Video: Business ]
Christchurch commemorates quake [ Published Feb 21 2012 by News On ABC - YouTube ]
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ArcActive wins Excellence Award at CleanEquity ... [ Published Apr 10 2012 by PR Newswire: Environment ]
New Penny + Giles Rotary Sensor Helps Geartroni... [ Published Mar 27 2012 by CisionWire - English ]
Gen-i, BroadSoft Keep Christchurch Businesses O... [ Published Mar 13 2012 by Marketwire - Breaking News Releases ]
PENNY + GILES CONTROLS. INTERMAT 2012, 16-21 AP... [ Published Feb 22 2012 by CisionWire - English ]
Pippa Greenwood UK ‘Grow Your Own’ tour with St... [ Published Feb 22 2012 by CisionWire - English ]
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