"Christchurch CBD's derelict buildings to come back to life": The Press Online: Updates on Cafe Roma, Hereford Chambers, Public Trust Building.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/70846418/christchurch-cbds-derelict-buildings-to-come-back-to-life
“Editorial: No hurry to fix Provincial Council Buildings” Press Op-Ed Online Article
"Editorial: No hurry to fix Provincial Council Buildings" The Press Editorial
“Historic Addington flour mill retains $900,000 grant” The Press (Online Article 7 August 2015)
"Historic Addington flour mill retains $900,000 grant" The Press Online.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/70867318/historic-addington-flour-mill-retains-900000-grant
Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill: Historic Places Aotearoa Submission on the Interim Report of the Local Government and Environment Committee
The following is the text of the Historic Places Aotearoa Submission:
Media Coverage Of “The Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan”
Editorial: New plan to restore Victoria Square should satisfy- The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/70282309/editorial-new-plan-to-restore-victoria-square-should-satisfy
CTV First At Five Mark Gerrard Spokesperson for "Victoria Square No Need For Change" interviewed on the release of the Draft Restoration Plan (Link to Youtube. Interview starts 7.04" into video)
Govt backtracks on $7m Victoria Square revamp -The Press
"Victoria Square will remain largely unchanged after a Government backtrack on its unpopular $7 million redevelopment plans."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/70261897/govt-backtracks-on-7m-victoria-square-revamp (more…)
“Release of the Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan” Victoria Square No Need For Change Media Release
“ We are pleased the Minister and CCDU have finally acknowledged that Victoria Square belongs to the Residents of Christchurch. CCDU have finally listened to the Christchurch Residents who have attended meetings, written letters, set Talkback alive and in endless private conversations have repeatedly stated Victoria Square No Need For Change.”
The Media Release is as follows:
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“Draft Victoria Square restoration plan released for feedback” Media Release From Nicky Wagner, M.P.,The Associate Minister Of Earthquake Recovery
“I know from the community’s feedback that there is a strong desire to have Victoria Square as a green, tranquil space and retain its existing character. The draft plan keeps elements such as the curved paths, statues and the pou, the floral clock, all of the trees and includes restoring the Bowker Fountain."
The Media Release is as follows:
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“Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan” Is Out- Submissions Close 31st July 2015
CCDU have released the Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan:
https://ccdu.govt.nz/projects-and-precincts/te-papa-otakaro-avon-river-precinct/victoria-square-market-place
The Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan PDF can be downloaded at the following link:
https://ccdu.govt.nz/sites/default/files/victoria-square-draft-restoration-plan-july-2015.pdf
People can have their say online at ccdu.govt.nz/victoria-square and on feedback forms available at all Christchurch City Council service centres and the Future Christchurch Showcase in Re:START Mall.
CERA will run ‘meet the planner sessions’ where planners and members of the Independent Reference Group will be available to answer questions from the public. These will take place 5 – 7pm Tuesday 21 July at Knox Church, as well as 12 – 1pm Thursday 23 July and 5.30 – 6.30pm Wednesday 29 July at the Future Christchurch Showcase
“Shand’s Emporium touches down on Manchester St, Christchurch ” The Press Online Article
"Shand's Emporium touches down on Manchester St, Christchurch"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/69760508/shands-emporium-touches-down-on-manchester-st-christchurch
“Volunteers acknowledged for National Volunteer Week” HNZ Media Release
"National Volunteer Week takes place June 21-27, and Heritage New Zealand is taking the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful volunteers and thank them for their ongoing support of the organization."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)