Christchurch City Council
New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
5th Nov 24, 4:18pm
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New Auditor General report says councils need to have clear strategies for tackling climate change
Insurance premiums on the rise for NZ's biggest councils as range of risks put pressure on Auckland Council and Christchurch City Council’s insurance costs
1st Apr 24, 6:00am
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Insurance premiums on the rise for NZ's biggest councils as range of risks put pressure on Auckland Council and Christchurch City Council’s insurance costs
Christchurch City Council says its insurance premiums are up 20%, or $6.4 million, in the 2024/2025 financial year which is pushing proposed rate hike higher
21st Mar 24, 2:08pm
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Christchurch City Council says its insurance premiums are up 20%, or $6.4 million, in the 2024/2025 financial year which is pushing proposed rate hike higher
The New Zealand aviation industry is making bold climate claims and risking anti-greenwashing litigation, James Higham argues
13th Dec 23, 11:28am
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The New Zealand aviation industry is making bold climate claims and risking anti-greenwashing litigation, James Higham argues
Doug Fairgray on the Labour-National push to enable greater housing density across our five biggest cities
26th Feb 23, 6:00am
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Doug Fairgray on the Labour-National push to enable greater housing density across our five biggest cities
Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on where Auckland's housing densification push is at
7th Oct 22, 9:27am
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Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on where Auckland's housing densification push is at
The tourist 'swamp': new study argues zoning laws needed to combat Airbnb impact
8th Sep 22, 2:04pm
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The tourist 'swamp': new study argues zoning laws needed to combat Airbnb impact
With seas rising and storms surging, who will pay for New Zealand’s most vulnerable coastal properties?
3rd May 22, 8:48am
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With seas rising and storms surging, who will pay for New Zealand’s most vulnerable coastal properties?
S&P's Martin Foo says NZ councils have largely fared well in the Covid-era but infrastructure deficits may prove challenging
3rd Feb 22, 11:29am
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S&P's Martin Foo says NZ councils have largely fared well in the Covid-era but infrastructure deficits may prove challenging
Multi unit developments in Christchurch City are rising strongly with individual unit sizes now averaging less than 80 m2
30th Jun 21, 2:14pm
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Multi unit developments in Christchurch City are rising strongly with individual unit sizes now averaging less than 80 m2
New houses cost less in Christchurch, but those costs are rising faster than in Auckland. On a per sq m basis, multi unit housing costs even more. Moving to the outskirts saves 10%
4th Jun 21, 8:42am
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New houses cost less in Christchurch, but those costs are rising faster than in Auckland. On a per sq m basis, multi unit housing costs even more. Moving to the outskirts saves 10%
Early data out of the Christchurch urban area shows strong residential building consent approvals in April, indicating rising activity in the year ahead - just as some key demographics start to change
25th May 21, 3:51pm
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Early data out of the Christchurch urban area shows strong residential building consent approvals in April, indicating rising activity in the year ahead - just as some key demographics start to change
Raf Manji on the lessons from Christchurch for a COVID-19 world, and a lesson from Japan pointing the way to fixing local government funding and building infrastructure
3rd May 20, 6:31am
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Raf Manji on the lessons from Christchurch for a COVID-19 world, and a lesson from Japan pointing the way to fixing local government funding and building infrastructure
Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
22nd Aug 19, 4:35pm
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Mayoral candidates are now in campaign mode as they all fight for the top job in cities and towns around the country
China’s ban on the importing of recyclable materials is being felt here as New Zealand's waste problem grows
2nd Aug 19, 3:12pm
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China’s ban on the importing of recyclable materials is being felt here as New Zealand's waste problem grows
Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050
20th Jun 19, 4:17pm
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Wellington City Council declares a climate emergency and signs off blueprint to become carbon neutral by 2050
Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
11th Jun 19, 3:46pm
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Auckland Council joins other local authorities around the country in declaring a climate emergency. Steve Forbes looks at why they are doing this and what it might mean for insurance
When an insurance company tries to force you to sue the builders who botched up your repair...
24th Feb 18, 9:18am
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When an insurance company tries to force you to sue the builders who botched up your repair...
Minister Nick Smith proposes buildings with unreinforced masonry must be assessed and strengthened twice as quickly as other buildings
2nd Sep 15, 4:13pm
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Minister Nick Smith proposes buildings with unreinforced masonry must be assessed and strengthened twice as quickly as other buildings
A whopping funding shortfall could see Christchurch City Council sell down its stakes in Lyttelton Port, Christchurch Airport and electricity company Orion
2nd Aug 14, 1:01pm
A whopping funding shortfall could see Christchurch City Council sell down its stakes in Lyttelton Port, Christchurch Airport and electricity company Orion
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says city 'in good position' to deal with potential $534m budget shortfall
7th May 14, 5:08pm
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Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says city 'in good position' to deal with potential $534m budget shortfall
Opinion: The new Christchurch Housing Accord appears ineffectual and possibly sets a bad example for future such agreements
23rd Apr 14, 3:54pm
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Opinion: The new Christchurch Housing Accord appears ineffectual and possibly sets a bad example for future such agreements
Housing Minister Nick Smith says in talks about Housing Accords with Christchurch and Wellington Councils
24th Oct 13, 5:39pm
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Housing Minister Nick Smith says in talks about Housing Accords with Christchurch and Wellington Councils
Christchurch City can't 'impose' a higher standard for remediation than 34% of the NBS, court rules
8th Oct 13, 5:11pm
Christchurch City can't 'impose' a higher standard for remediation than 34% of the NBS, court rules
Christchurch International Airport 8-year bond issue to pay 6.25% interest per year
30th Sep 13, 3:51pm
Christchurch International Airport 8-year bond issue to pay 6.25% interest per year