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Police Seek Owners for Final Few Vehicles
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 3:36 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Police are seeking owners for the final few vehicles remaining in Christchurch’s CBD. More >>
Public Information Update: 12/3/11 - Time Capsules Opened
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 3:35 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
The two sealed time capsules were opened today by Mayor Bob Parker at the Canterbury Museum and the contents of both were revealed. More >>
Time capsules to be opened by Mayor Bob Parker
Friday, 8 April 2011, 4:16 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
In the weeks following the 22 February earthquake the discovery of two time capsules beneath the Godley Statue in Cathedral Square was a welcome spot of good news. In recent weeks a third time capsule has been unearthed in the old Civic Building on ... More >>
National Christchurch Memorial Service Info & Programme
Friday, 18 March 2011, 10:42 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
The memorial service will take place from midday. Full programme of the National Christchurch Memorial Service The National Christchurch Memorial Service offers people the opportunity to reflect on recent events and remember the loss of New Zealanders ... More >>
Metro Services recommencing on Friday 11 March
Friday, 11 March 2011, 2:58 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
The following Christchurch Metro bus services will recommence on Friday 11 March 2011: More >>
Public Information Update: 7:30pm 8/3/11
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:42 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Temporary road closure; Controlled Access for businesses to Red Zone CBD; Conserve water; Bus services; Rock falls; Welfare Centres; Chemical toilet operation; Timber-framed toilets with buckets; Linwood Service Centre; Tree root disturbance; Demolition materials ... More >>
Trees to be felled in Hagley Park – 8:00pm 7/3/11
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:15 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
24 trees adjacent to the Armagh Street Car park entrance to Hagley Park will be felled on Tuesday 8 March, after an assessment identified severe root plate damage which poses a significant safety risk to the public. More >>
Red Cross Commission tours Christchurch two weeks on
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:13 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Independent New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission members travelled through Christchurch’s eastern suburbs today talking to residents and assessing the needs of communities two weeks on from the February 22 quake. More >>
Public Information Update 7:30 7/3/11
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:05 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
State of Emergency; Cordon Reduction; Green, Yellow and Red placarded buildings within the cordons; Community Briefings; Chemical toilets More >>
Community Briefings, 7 March 2011 2pm
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:03 pm | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Community Briefings began yesterday, Sunday 6 March. • Further briefings will be held on Monday and Wednesday. Detailed information is included at the end of this advisory. • People are advised to dress appropriately for weather conditions as ... More >>
Canterbury Earthquake Response, 0400 6/3/11
Monday, 7 March 2011, 11:02 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Cordon Reduction; Community Meetings; Vehicles; Recovery Assistance Centres; Schedule of Community Meetings More >>
Public information update Sunday 6 March 2011 2.30pm
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:58 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Colour coded placards on properties More >>
Avoca Valley Homes Evacuated – Risk of Rockfall
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:56 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Houses on the even numbers side of Avoca Valley Road have been evacuated due to the risk of rocks falling in any further aftershocks. The affected houses are numbers 2 to 96 Avoca Valley Road only. More >>
Christchurch residents urged to help minimise disease risk
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:54 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Christchurch City currently faces an increased risk of disease and vermin. The higher risk has been caused by waste material around vacant houses, broken food containers, and the amount of wastewater entering the Avon and Heathcote Rivers. More >>
Residents Asked to Dispose of Bricks and Rubble
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:53 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Residents are being reminded they need to dispose of bricks and rubble and other material themselves. More >>
Increased odour potential from Wastewater Plant
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:51 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
As more flow arrives at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant due to repairs to damaged pump stations in the network, the potential exists for high levels of odour to permeate parts of the city. More >>
Change of venue – Lyttelton Community Meeting Monday 7 March
Monday, 7 March 2011, 10:50 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
The venue for the Lyttelton Community Meeting scheduled for Monday 7 March at 5.30pm will now be held at the grassy area above Lyttelton Main School in Oxford Street. More >>
Owners Advised to Consider Options Before Demolition
Friday, 4 March 2011, 11:00 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Owners of buildings damaged in the February 22 earthquake or aftershocks should be aware of their options before considering building demolition. More >>
3/3: Biggest day for crews clearing silt from city streets
Friday, 4 March 2011, 10:57 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
Crews working to clear Christchurch streets of silt had their biggest day today, removing 50,000 tonnes of the grey dust and sludge. More >>
Public Information Update, 11 pm 3/3/11
Friday, 4 March 2011, 10:50 am | canterburyearthquake.org.nz
No more survivors are expected from the Christchurch earthquake. • The focus is on recovering bodies. • We want to recover as many bodies as possible for return to relatives. • The families of missing people have been advised on the change ... More >>