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Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
Canterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildings
The Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.
GST hike to hit some property buyers
Unsuspecting investors face paying thousands of dollars more on deals settled on or after October 1, as developers share the tax hike burden.
<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risks
It can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.
Earthquake states of emergency extended
The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.
Concerns over power new bill gives ministers
The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.
Earthquake highlights need to open city limits - developer
Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.
House sales stay in the dumps during August
The real estate sector stayed gloomy in August, with sale numbers slumping and prices barely changed.
<i>Planit Associates</i>: Get the CBD back up and running
Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.
Political rivals unite to fast-track Christchurch earthquake law
The Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.
Christchurch earthquake tipped to lift GDP 0.5pc
The Treasury and ANZ Bank had a stab yesterday at quantifying the impact of the Canterbury earthquake on GDP.
PM: Quake NZ's most costly natural disaster
The Canterbury earthquake will be the most costly natural disaster NZ has faced, John Key said today as the Govt announced new measures to deal with rebuilding ruined homes.