Canterbury Development Corporation Appoints New CEO

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Mr Tom Hooper will take up the role of CEO at the Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC) on 3 October. Tom replaces Mr Bill Luff who is now leading various major projects at Solid Energy.

RWC 2011 Charity Luncheon with Robbie Deans

Event: Wednesday 28 September
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Christchurch City Council in conjunction with CDC would like to invite you along to listen to a Q&A with Robbie Deans.

Recover Canterbury survey confirms need for ongoing business support

Findings from a Recover Canterbury survey released today have confirmed the need for ongoing business support, and access to funds including the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust Fund.

Sutton’s appointment key to Christchurch recovery

Recover Canterbury CEO Bill Luff says the news of the appointment of Roger Sutton to the role of Chief Executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will be well-received by businesses and individuals alike.

Meridian’s commitment to Christchurch a great boost for city confidence

Today’s signing of The Pledge by Meridian staff, including Chief Executive Tim Lusk, sends a strong message regarding the organisation’s confidence in the recovery of the region, said Canterbury Business Leaders group spokesperson, Don Elder.

Temporary inner city business options investigated

Recover Canterbury and the Canterbury Business Leaders Group are working together to determine demand for temporary retail and commercial business premises for inner city Christchurch businesses displaced by the February 22 earthquake.

Tax relief measures to enable reinvestment in central business district

Recover Canterbury welcomed the announcement this week of proposed tax changes that will ensure there will not be an up-front tax cost on insurance proceeds received in relation to irreparably damaged buildings and plant and equipment.

Canterbury business leaders survey confirms need for hasty progress

Findings from a Canterbury Business Leaders Group survey indicate that although the majority of respondents intend to remain in Christchurch, a fast rebuild is imperative with an overwhelming majority stating this as the number one thing that could be done to keep employees here.

Canterbury business leaders meet with Bill English

Finance Minister Bill English today met with representatives of the Recover Canterbury Group to hear firsthand about some of the issues currently facing Canterbury businesses, as well as discussing ideas for crucial future economic growth.

Bill English to meet with leading Christchurch business groups

Finance Minister Bill English will today visit the offices of Recover Canterbury, the entity established to drive business recovery efforts following the September 4 2010 and February 22 2011 earthquakes.

Mayor pledges city’s support for new business recovery entity

Acting on behalf of the Christchurch City Council (CCC) and the City, the board of Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC) today pledged their further support for business recovery organisation, Canterbury Business Recovery Group (CBRG).

BNZ kickstarts the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust Fund

The first donation to the newly-formed Canterbury Business Recovery Trust Fund - set up to provide much needed financial aid for earthquake stricken businesses in the region - has been made by the Bank of New Zealand.

Government’s $6.85m support package will be welcomed by business

A $6.85 million government support package announced this morning will provide much needed support to Canterbury businesses.

Sydenham businesses to be given controlled access for three hours this wednesday

usinesses in Zone 8 (Moorhouse Ave to Brougham Street, Sydenham) with green or yellow placards will be given controlled access to their buildings for three hours this Wednesday afternoon (March 23) to retrieve essential business continuity items.

Canterbury business recovery group encouraged by national controller’s focus on business recovery

The announcement last night from National Controller John Hamilton that the earthquake response effort is transitioning towards the recovery phase was received gratefully by the entity set up to lead business recovery efforts.

Rugby world cup decision disappointing

It is with great disappointment that the Christchurch Rugby World Cup Governance Group today received the news that Christchurch will not be hosting any Rugby World Cup games.

Over 1,100 businesses registered for access to central business district red zone

Over 1,100 businesses wanting controlled access to the central business district Red Zone have registered with Canterbury Business Recovery Group (CBRG) via www.recovercanterbury.co.nz as of 3.30pm this afternoon.

Govt cuts red-tape in quake recovery efforts

The government has approved nine orders in council to cut red-tape and help speed up the recovery process after the Christchurch earthquake.

CBD Vehicle Recovery

Vehicles owned by the general public that are in Zones 1 & 2 can be collected by owners from Sunday the 6th of March.

Demolition of buildings outside CBD cordon

All owners of commercial and residential buildings must have approval before demolishing their buildings anywhere within Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula.

Detailed cordon reduction information for business owners

From 2pm Sunday 6th March the cordon will be reduced in size and from that point on open to the public. The attached map shows the four green zones and one red zone.

Support package provides much needed assistance

Over 8,500 applications have been made for earthquake support assistance covering more than 20,000 people says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Important Information Regarding Cordons For Businesses In Christchurch

The Canterbury Business Recovery Group (CBRG), a joint venture between the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC) and Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC) met with Civil Defence today to negotiate safe access into the cordon for affected businesses.