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Christchurch City Council

Standard & Poor's says it has downgraded the Christchurch council's ratings due to 'significant issues' around the building consents process
8th Jul 13, 4:58pm
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Standard & Poor's says it has downgraded the Christchurch council's ratings due to 'significant issues' around the building consents process
Christchurch CEO put on leave; acting CEO appointed; Parker agrees to appoint Crown Manager for building consents; Manager can direct Council staff
3rd Jul 13, 1:36pm
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Christchurch CEO put on leave; acting CEO appointed; Parker agrees to appoint Crown Manager for building consents; Manager can direct Council staff
PM Key says IANZ decision to strip Christchurch Council of consenting power is 'unprecedented'
1st Jul 13, 5:02pm
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PM Key says IANZ decision to strip Christchurch Council of consenting power is 'unprecedented'
Opinion: Eric Crampton is outraged that Christchurch City Council is making it illegal to help getting more housing available quickly. What is your experience?
13th Jun 12, 4:30pm
by Guest
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Opinion: Eric Crampton is outraged that Christchurch City Council is making it illegal to help getting more housing available quickly. What is your experience?
BusinessDesk: Key urges 'grown-up conversation' on Christchurch asset sales - 'Mums and Dads do it every day'
21st May 12, 5:34pm
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BusinessDesk: Key urges 'grown-up conversation' on Christchurch asset sales - 'Mums and Dads do it every day'
Govt OK for councils to consider asset sales as replacement for rates rises, PM Key and Local Government Minister Carter say
21st May 12, 7:59am
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Govt OK for councils to consider asset sales as replacement for rates rises, PM Key and Local Government Minister Carter say
Christchurch home owners with homes to be demolished need only pay rates on land value, not entire property, govt says
1st Jul 11, 12:56pm
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Christchurch home owners with homes to be demolished need only pay rates on land value, not entire property, govt says
Govt announces offer to buy 5,100 homes in worst-hit Christchurch suburbs
23rd Jun 11, 1:34pm
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Govt announces offer to buy 5,100 homes in worst-hit Christchurch suburbs
OPINION: Hugh Pavletich accuses Christchurch City Council of blindness, blunders and chain dragging; calls for effective leadership, 'open land' policy and bendy zoning. Your view?
20th Jun 11, 10:40am
by Anonymous
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OPINION: Hugh Pavletich accuses Christchurch City Council of blindness, blunders and chain dragging; calls for effective leadership, 'open land' policy and bendy zoning. Your view?
US insurance risk analyst EQECAT estimates total Christchurch insurance bill may hit NZ$28 bln with big new losses on Monday. Your view?
15th Jun 11, 12:24pm
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US insurance risk analyst EQECAT estimates total Christchurch insurance bill may hit NZ$28 bln with big new losses on Monday. Your view?
PM Key says significantly more land damage to Christchurch's eastern suburbs; Govt close to getting an idea on where rebuilding can't be done
14th Jun 11, 9:14am
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PM Key says significantly more land damage to Christchurch's eastern suburbs; Govt close to getting an idea on where rebuilding can't be done
Christchurch City Council announces plans for 7.1% rates increase this year and deficits of NZ$73.8 mln over next 3 years
10th Jun 11, 6:44pm
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Christchurch City Council announces plans for 7.1% rates increase this year and deficits of NZ$73.8 mln over next 3 years
Local government debt funding agency to be able to borrow in foreign currencies, be tax, prospectus and OIA exempt
19th May 11, 11:18am
Local government debt funding agency to be able to borrow in foreign currencies, be tax, prospectus and OIA exempt
Five-fold Friday: KiwiSaver tool-kit; PPI malarkey; Chch rate relief; financial cockroaches; STINKRS and trust busting
13th May 11, 5:55pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Five-fold Friday: KiwiSaver tool-kit; PPI malarkey; Chch rate relief; financial cockroaches; STINKRS and trust busting
Land remediation could prolong Christchurch recovery with insurers facing around 25% of claims related to liquefaction. Tell us your story.
18th Apr 11, 5:33pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Land remediation could prolong Christchurch recovery with insurers facing around 25% of claims related to liquefaction. Tell us your story.
Christchurch City Council in NZ$40 mln debt raising at 18 basis points higher than recent Dunedin raising
31st Mar 11, 11:09am
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Christchurch City Council in NZ$40 mln debt raising at 18 basis points higher than recent Dunedin raising
Opinion: Financing Christchurch’s re-build
1st Mar 11, 10:01am
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Opinion: Financing Christchurch’s re-build
Standard and Poor's says NZ sovereign credit rating not immediately affected by earthquake, will monitor situation
25th Feb 11, 12:27pm
Standard and Poor's says NZ sovereign credit rating not immediately affected by earthquake, will monitor situation
South Canterbury Finance's 64 hectare Belfast Park and Tyrone Estates get green light for residential development
3rd Feb 11, 4:28pm
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South Canterbury Finance's 64 hectare Belfast Park and Tyrone Estates get green light for residential development
Earthquake disaster will add to upward pressure to market interest rates
6th Sep 10, 12:02pm
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Earthquake disaster will add to upward pressure to market interest rates