Gerry Brownlee
2 February, 2012
Special Feature: Canterbury Earthquakes Recovery
RECENT RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
10 February 2012
Turf laying a great sign of progress
Orange zone decisions hit final stretch
09 February 2012
Report into CTV building collapse released
02 February 2012
Excellent progress for Christchurch justice
27 January 2012
Crown Observer to assist ChCh City Council
Red zone offer extended to rest homes
First CBD red zone building works underway
23 December 2011
PM: Hearts go out to people of Christchurch after latest quakes
22 December 2011
Next steps for Canterbury DHB rebuild
20 December 2011
Christchurch Stadium progressing well
19 December 2011
More Port Hills properties zoned green
RELEASES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2010/2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT and MEDIA RELEASES: 23 JUNE 2011
Prime Minister John Key and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee on today's announcements.
Visit the CERA website, http://www.landcheck.org.nz, to check the status of residential property in greater Christchurch.
23 June - Media Releases:
Prime Minister: Govt outlines next steps for people of Canterbury
Prime Minister John Key today announced the next step in the government's ongoing work to give people of greater Christchurch a clearer picture of what their future holds following a series of major earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.
Earthquake Recovery Minister: Latest Christchurch land information released
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the announcement today of zones of land damage in greater Christchurch is the most up-to-date information that can be provided. [Many attachments of interest included in this release.]
Prime Minister: PM welcomes bank’s package for Chch
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed ANZ’s $1 billion dollar commitment of special mortgage lending to help Christchurch homeowners relocate.
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Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the February 2011 Canterbury Earthquake.
Wednesday 23 November
Recycling of earthquake waste to be maximised
CERA powers unlock Kaiapoi development
Monday 21 November
Canterbury records country’s strongest growth
Thursday 17 November
8300 non-residential properties zoned green
Further 758 Christchurch properties rezoned
Tuesday 15 November
Workshops to prepare prisoners for Chch rebuild
Health and safety funding for safe Canterbury rebuild
Wednesday 09 November
Canterbury trade hits two year high
Tuesday 08 November
Minister welcomes new stadium for Canterbury
New 17,000-seat temporary stadium for Canterbury
Saturday 29 October
PM launches Restart in Christchurch
Friday 28 October
New foundation design categories for Canterbury
6430 orange zone properties turned green
Friday 14 October
Changes to speed up urban planning in ChCh
Economic recovery continues in Canterbury
Nearly 5500 more properties zoned green
Wednesday 12 October
Royal Commission of Inquiry’s interim report released
Royal Commission interim report welcomed
Tuesday 11 October
Orange zone decisions are top priority
EQC levies rise to realistically reflect costs
Dunne: two Canterbury quake tax provisions extended
Friday 7 October
Changes proposed to RMA following earthquake report
Thursday 6 October
Exemption will deliver over 1000 more sections
Wednesday 5 October
New scholarships for Christchurch students
Tuesday 4 October
Consultation on the future of education in Canterbury
Friday 30 September
Minister welcomes report into Christchurch buildings
Thursday 22 September
Final alliance agreement signed in Christchurch
Wednesday 21 September
Govt provides funding certainty for Canterbury tertiary institutions
Friday 16 September
Resourcing for Christchurch schools
Monday 12 September
Shirley Boys’ High School returns to original site
Wednesday 7 September
Extra post-quake support for Canty DHB
Monday 5 September
Canterbury’s latest economic data promising
Draft Recovery Strategy released for review
Most of Port Hills land now zoned green
New and extended Trades Academies for Canterbury
Ministers praise Christchurch court staff
Sunday 4 September
Quake anniversary a time for thanks
Tuesday 30 August
EQC's earthquake liability revised upwards
Delegation to address insurance issues
New Zealanders can have confidence in EQC
Wednesday 24 August
Work begins on Kaiapoi’s residential rezoning
Monday 22 August
Further legal representation for quake victims’ families announced
Friday 19 August
First red zone offer letters in the mail
Thursday 18 August
Waimakariri District land decisions released
Preparation of Red Zone offers well underway
Friday 12 August
PM welcomes kick-start for CBD retail
Thursday 11 August
Draft recovery plan for Christchurch CBD released
Wednesday 10 August
Council’s draft plan release is sensible
Friday 5 August
More than 10,000 winter heat installations
Wednesday 03 August
Housing assistance for red zone residents
Tuesday 2 August
Legal fees and generous deposits for red zone
Strong interest in residential red zone offer
Thursday 28 July
Kaiapoi speculation unfair and disappointing
Friday 22 July
Copthorne Hotel demolition contract awarded
More Canterbury land zoned green
Tuesday 12 July
PM welcomes Appeal funding for Christchurch projects
Steady economic data prior to June quakes
Monday 11 July
Address to 2011 Local Government New Zealand Conference
Friday 08 July
Christchurch schools set to return to home sites
CERA seeks views on Recovery Strategy
Thursday 07 July
More support for Canterbury mental health services
Wednesday 06 July
$6m in Lottery funding to help Christchurch
Monday 04 July
Friday 01 July
Govt amends rating valuation process for greater Christchurch
Thursday 30 June
Govt provides $16m for Canty DHB quake costs
Saturday 25 June
Community forum members announced
Thursday 23 June
Govt outlines next steps for people of Canterbury
Latest Christchurch land information released
PM welcomes bank’s package for Chch
Wednesday 22 June
Govt to outline next steps for people of Canterbury
Monday 13 June
Video: Prime Minister's statement on today's earthquakes
Video: The Australian - Featuring Hon Gerry Brownlee on rebuilding Christchurch (undated interview)
Friday 10 June
Wednesday 01 June
Positive signs emerging in Canterbury
Friday 27 May
Payroll Giving topped half million dollars in March
More than 5000 heat installations completed
Govt provides $650k for ChCh events village
Thursday 26 May
Minister welcomes $15m investment
Wednesday 25 May
Grand Chancellor demolition plan agreed
Port reclamation fast-tracked to assist recovery
Tuesday 24 May
World-beating ultra fast broadband for Christchurch
Claims hit 159,000 as deadline passes
Broadband boost will support recovery
Monday 23 May
New Kathmandu facility great news
Saturday 21 May
Dunne: Earthquake tax bill passes
Thursday 19 May
$5.5b for Canterbury Recovery Fund
$10m Budget support for Canterbury families
Earthquake Kiwi Bond to help fund recovery
Budget funds new earthquake recovery authority
Wednesday 18 May
PM thanks US film organisations for donations to Christchurch
New foundation rule recognises seismic hazard
Tuesday 17 May
Winter heat progress encouraging
Additional support for Christchurch schools
Monday 16 may
Study centres support Christchurch students
Thursday 12 May
Minister welcomes Roger Sutton to CERA
Budget 2011: Canterbury trades training boost
Retirement Villages Association re-housing assistance
Tuesday 10 May
Outstanding response to community forum
Monday 9 May
Minister supports central city community expo
Wednesday 4 May
First quake MPs’ briefing held at Parliament
Earthquake tax treatment bill tabled
Prisoner job training to help Christchurch
Tuesday 3 May
Local alliance to rebuild local infrastructure
Sunday 1 May
State of national emergency expires
Wednesday 27 April
PM welcomes telethon for Christchurch
Minister calls for expressions of interest
Tuesday 26 April
Sunday 24 April
State of national emergency extended further
Wednesday 20 April
Good progress with post quake state house repairs
Fund helping Canterbury exporters build business
Tuesday 19 April
KiwiSaver relief for earthquake-affected Cantabrians
Monday 18 April
