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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
State of national emergency extended further
Review panel members announced
New Zealand’s gift to the Royal Wedding
Ministers welcome Canterbury TV’s return to air
Christchurch tourism given boost
Thursday 14 April
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill passes
Tuesday 12 April
State of national emergency extended further
Dunne: further Christchurch tax relief on depreciation
Dr Rod Carr appointed as Christchurch Earthquake Appeal trustee
Monday 11 April
Govt gets on with rebuilding Christchurch
Christchurch Royal Commissioners announced
Friday 8 April
Christchurch Pacific People Hard-hit but Resilient
Thursday 7 April
PM welcomes Westpac Business Hub for Christchurch
Back up financial support for AMI policyholders
Wednesday 6 April
State of national emergency continues
Experts appointed to assist investigation
Tuesday 5 April
Relationship fund helps Canterbury exporters
Monday 4 April
Quake, guarantee scheme reflected in accounts
Thursday 31 March
Coca-Cola investment vote of confidence in ChCh
State of national emergency continues
Tuesday 29 March
New authority created for Canterbury rebuild
New authority will deliver for Canterbury
Relief for financial advisers affected by earthquake
Monday 28 March
Earthquake tax relief measures announced
PM extends business, employment assistance for Christchurch
Job Loss Cover extended for Christchurch individuals
Government extends employment support package for Christchurch
Sunday 27 March
Dunne will not lead new authority
Saturday 26 March
PM applauds ASB’s $250 million investment in Christchurch
Friday 25 March
State of national emergency extended further
Thursday 24 March
Christchurch business issues addressed
Wednesday 23 March
Government welcomes progress in Waimakariri
Dunne welcomes Australian tax move on Christchurch quake
Tuesday 22 March
Govt commits to helping Canterbury businesses
Monday 21 March
Christchurch cordon to save lives
Sunday 20 March
More schools re-open in Christchurch, ECE funding extended
Saturday 19 march
State of national emergency extended further
Friday 18 March
Speech to National Memorial Service
Essential justice services stabilised in Christchurch
Thursday 17 March
PM thanks Prince William and Catherine Middleton for support
Speech to ANZ’s Capital Markets Conference
Last international USAR team leaves Christchurch
Wednesday 16 March
Dunne: Govt considers Christchurch quake tax issues
Department investgation into key buildings
Tuesday 15 March
Statement to Parliament that state of national emergency has been extended
Prisons pitch in for Christchurch
Monday 14 March
PM announces Royal Commission on earthquake
Top-level Australian presence at Memorial Service
Sunday 13 March
State of national emergency extended further
Vast majority of Christchurch schools open this week
Australian Police thanked for quake help
Friday 11 March
New EQC assessment process for quake-damaged homes
Christchurch tertiary institutions reopening progressively
Thursday 10 March
110 Christchurch schools to re-open by Monday
Temporary toilets delivered as fast as possible
Chch earthquake excluded from ACC experience rating
Lotto customers thanked for generosity
Turia thanks Community and Voluntary Sector
Wednesday 9 March
PM welcomes Prince William’s visit to Christchurch and Greymouth
Mark Weldon to lead Govt Appeal
Tuesday 8 March
Ministerial statement on Canterbury earthquake
Around 10,000 houses will need to be rebuilt
Statement to Parliament that state of national emergency extended
Support the women of Christchurch on International Women’s Day
Urgent support for Christchurch students
Govt cuts red-tape in quake recovery efforts
Quake effects yet to show in Crown accounts
More Christchurch schools to open, funding extended
Inspection of state homes in worst hit areas of Christchurch complete
RMA changes support Christchurch recovery
Monday 7 March
State of national emergency extended
Finance Minister Video - Briefing on Costs: Earthquake Recovery
Sunday 6 March
Govt considers balanced quake policy response
Christchurch schools begin re-opening
High profile Cantabs rally for the community
Friday 4 March
Getting Christchurch students back to school
Parata acknowledges energy companies support in Christchurch
Dunne unveils new way to give to quake appeal
MSI steps up to help companies recover
Recovery Assistance Centres to provide ongoing services
Temporary accommodation to meet need
Thursday 3 March
Prime Minister's announcement on developments in Christchurch
NZDF at its best in supporting Christchurch
Christchurch Tertiary Institutions Plan For Restart
Wednesday 2 March
ACC support for Chch earthquake victims
Support package provides much needed assistance
Tuesday 1 March
Deputy Prime Minister's speech notes for Christchurch Earthquake Vigil
Govt Quake Appeal donations can get tax benefits
Cantabrians take up Government support package
State of national emergency extended
Media update: International assistance received
Essential Justice services maintained in Christchurch
Support for ethnic communities in Christchurch
Monday 28 February
Work and Income mobilises in Christchurch
Te Puni Kokiri supporting Ngai Tahu response to Canterbury earthquake
Financial commitment to rebuild Canterbury
Minister praises Canterbury schools
Earthquake support package available immediately
PM releases initial earthquake assistance package
Sunday 27 February
PM launches Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Canterbury Earthquake Appeal: Special Feature with Video
HMNZS Canterbury has full load for voyage
Support for Canterbury schools and students
Agriculture Minister praises farmer volunteers
Saturday 26 February
NZ asked to observe silence for Canterbury
Government approves special Christchurch Lotto draw
Canterbury loading up with relief supplies
Support for Cantabrians in difficult circumstances
Friday 25 February
Media update: International assistance received
More help available in Christchurch
Dunne reminds Kiwis of tax credits for quake donations
Firefighters doing great job with international support
Key Notes: Standing alongside Cantabrians
Help available to ethnic communities in Christchurch
Health volunteers database set up for Canty
IRD will take flexible approach to quake victims
Thursday 24 February
PM reallocates portfolios to put focus on quake
Some rest home residents moving out of Chch
Media update: Offers of international assistance
Assistance for earthquake affected Cantabrians
Calls to elderly people essential
McCully: Not just a New Zealand tragedy
Government discusses business quake support
Govt expresses grave concern for Kings Education missing
Housing New Zealand to provide temporary accommodation service to the people of Canterbury
Students step up and Government backs them
Wednesday 23 February
PM’s speech notes on Canterbury earthquake (with video)
Deputy PM: Speech to Parliament on Canterbury Earthquake
Minister of Civil Defence statement to Parliament that state of national emergency declared
Media update: Offers of foreign assistance
New Zealand thanks nations for offers of assistance
Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians
Update on Hagley Park welfare centre - closing
Minister praises health sector's quake response
Help available to Christchurch people
Vulnerable elderly contacted by Work and Income
Visa Extensions for Foreign Nationals Affected by Earthquake
Tuesday 22 February
Video - Hon Bill English: Update on Canterbury earthquake
Video - Hon Bill English: Statement on the Christchurch Earthquake
Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the September 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
Friday 18 February
Accommodation support for quake-affected
Tuesday 18 January
EQC reaches halfway mark on assessment of claims
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Thursday 23 December
Good progress being made on Canterbury recovery
Monday 20 December
Guidance document on Canterbury house repairs released
Wednesday 1 December
Govt welcomes recovery roadmap for Canterbury
Monday 29 November
Canterbury business gets additional boost
Wednesday 24 November
Government approves $850k to re-survey Canterbury land
Thursday 18 November
Project managed repairs kick off
Thursday 11 November
Taskforce Green funding cleans up quake damage
Friday 5 November
Rebuilding with confidence - more builders to be licensed in Canterbury
Tuesday 2 November
Permanent repair to quake-hit state homes begins
Thursday 21 October
Govt welcomes positive outlook for Canterbury
Friday 15 October
Project management appointment welcomed
Friday 8 October
Training package for Canterbury businesses
Dunne: tax treatment of earthquake demolition costs clarified
Thursday 7 October
Positive signs from geotechnical report
Wednesday 6 October
Government helping Canterbury builders
Monday 4 October
Relocation assistance for community groups
Earthquake support subsidy extended
Friday 1 October
Good progress made on Chimney Replacement Programme
Government and banks reach agreement on large claim payouts
One-stop shop for major repair claims
Final Earthquake Commissioner named
Thursday 30 September
Dunne: Redundancy tax credit extended
Friday 24 September
Earthquake Recovery Commissioners named
Canterbury rental market service sped up
Support for ethnic communities following Quake
Dunne: IRD will work with stricken southerners
Thursday 23 September
Christchurch shows its resilience
Avonside HNZC tenants' needs assessed
Friday 17 September
Fast track process delivering for quake victims
Assistance for Canterbury region heritage building repairs
Thursday 16 September
Offenders help earthquake clean-up
Wednesday 15 September
States of emergency extended in Canterbury
Quake claims to cover new, efficient heating
Free business mentoring for Canterbury SMEs
Tuesday 14 September
Elderly appreciate calls from Work and Income
IRD can waive quake victims' late tax interest
NZDF steps up to help in Canterbury
Christchurch jury trials to resume
Monday 13 September
Urgent legislation to help Canterbury recovery
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury
Sunday 12 September
Over 200 Canterbury schools set to open
Friday 10 September
RECOVERY PLAN WILL DELIVER SWIFT PAYMENTS
Civil Defence system passes critical test
Minister thanks Canterbury firefighters
Minister thanks schools and Ministry staff
Support for Canterbury continues
Thursday 9 September
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY BRIEFING 2
Community Response Fund for Canterbury social service providers
Government appoints rural recovery coordinator
Government waives levy for earthquake waste
High-profile Cantabs rally for the Community
Wednesday 8 September
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY BRIEFING 1
Tax assistance measures in place for quake victims
ACC staff providing support to EQC
Trauma support for the shaken and quake weary
Tuesday 7 September
The Prime Minister outlines the Government's initial efforts to help Canterbury recover from the earthquake on 6 September.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE
Wage subsidy to support employees
Canterbury schools to remain closed
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister thanks volunteers
Monday 6 September
POST-CABINET BRIEFING ON CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE
Health Minister thanks Canterbury health workers
Canterbury welfare services open
Rural Canterbury shows true Kiwi spirit
Sunday 5 September
Safety of Canterbury people top priority
Government helpline 0800 779997 proving effective
Agriculture Minister visiting earthquake hit farms
Go to www.canterburyearthquake.govt.nz for links to Central and Local Government Agencies supporting the Canterbury Earthquake