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10 things Regenerate Christchurch can learn from CERA

10 things Regenerate Christchurch can learn from CERA

In April 2011 the government passed the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Act. This powerful legislation has guided the past 5 years of…
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Barnaby BennettApr 4
Community led opportunity for renewal — Kobe earthquake recovery 1995–2000

Community led opportunity for renewal — Kobe earthquake recovery 1995–2000

by Ljubica Mamula-Seadon*
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Making ChristchurchMar 18
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Why Climate Change Matters for Christchurch

Why Climate Change Matters for Christchurch

Climate change is going to affect Christchurch within our lifetime, and there are things we can and should be doing about it
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Rosalee JenkinMar 16
It’s time for some rational debate about natural hazards

It’s time for some rational debate about natural hazards

By Evan Smith
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Making ChristchurchMar 12
The “consumer city” and urban growth in Christchurch

The “consumer city” and urban growth in Christchurch

By Peter Nunns
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Making ChristchurchMar 6
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Why land contiguity is causing market failure in New Zealand’s cities

Why land contiguity is causing market failure in New Zealand’s cities

This paper discusses why land contiguity is an impediment for housing intensification, how this contributes to unaffordable housing and…
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Brendon HarreFeb 28
A story of five years of shameful neglect and abuse

A story of five years of shameful neglect and abuse

By Evan Smith, Co-Chair, Avon-Ōtākaro Network and Programme Manager, Eastern Vision
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Making ChristchurchJan 30
Agglomeration, trade, and prospects for Christchurch

Agglomeration, trade, and prospects for Christchurch

By Peter Nunns
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Making ChristchurchJan 29
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The plan against the rebuild

The plan against the rebuild

by Eric Crampton
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Freerange PressDec 29, 2015
Corporate urbanism and the new Christchurch.

Corporate urbanism and the new Christchurch.

By Timothy Moore
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Making ChristchurchDec 22, 2015
Is Christchurch a big farm supply town, or a diversified urban economy?

Is Christchurch a big farm supply town, or a diversified urban economy?

Recently on the transportblog website Stu Donovan someone who I respect for his expert analysis and articles, wrote the following, as a…
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Brendon HarreDec 14, 2015
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For a locally led recovery

For a locally led recovery

By Marney Ainsworth
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Making ChristchurchDec 3, 2015

Nourishing body and Soul

By Reverend Peter BeckThis article was originally published in the Press on the 16th of October. The Reverend Peter Beck is a former Dean of Christchurch and Christchurch City Councillor. When you’ve been through it both personally and in your work, struggling with EQC, insurers and the rest, nourishing body as well as soul is crucial. There’s a group of us who meet most Tuesdays at Smash Palace, the bar in High Street.
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Making ChristchurchNov 12, 2015
Te Pūtahi: Growing people and places together

Te Pūtahi: Growing people and places together

by Richard Hayman.
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Making ChristchurchNov 4, 2015
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