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Quake could cost $30b - create Christchurch hub
The Christchurch earthquake rebuild could cost as much as $30 billion, but could make Christchurch.....
Building boom 'will help economy'
Rebuilding Christchurch will create conditions similar to the building boom between 2002 and 2007, Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard says, helping the economy and improving prospects for the building sector 'massively'.
Rent hikes 'looting by another name' - Parker
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says it's "appalling" some landlords are reportedly hiking rents in the wake of last month's big earthquake.
Swim school owners face earthquake billing dilemma
Should earthquake affected parents still be billed for swim lessons they don't take kids to?
Insurers halt new cover in Christchurch, brokers say
Insurance companies all but stopped writing new cover in Christchurch in the wake of the February 22 earthquake.
Guilt a factor for post quake holidaymakers
Guilt will be one factor facing the Christchurch tourism industry as it tries to rebuild itself, a tourism operator says.
Customer service saves small business after earthquake strikes
How one Greek takeaway realised the value of customer service.
No official advice on abandoning suburbs - Key
Prime Minister John Key has conceded he received no official advice that some areas of quake-stricken Christchurch may need to be abandoned.
Key's 10,000 house claim queried
Official figures released today by Civil Defence tag the number of homes condemned to date in Christchurch at 2190 - about 7800 shy of John Key's estimate of 10,000 - causing some to question where the PM's office is getting its information
Protect your information, Christchurch business told
A Christchurch private investigator is warning businesses who have been disrupted by the earthquake to make sure they keep a close watch on their company information.
Govt may buy earthquake damaged land, says Key
The Government may buy badly damaged land off people in Christchurch to help them move after the earthquakes, John Key says.
Rebuilding Christchurch Business - fight on to save precious antiques
A Christchurch antiques dealer is appealing to authorities to help save his valuable collection before his store is bulldozed.
Communications after the quake: Good, but could do better
Events in Christchurch give reason to ask if our phone networks are tough enough.
Dunedin business answers the Christchurch call
Two Dunedin businesses are seeing a massive increase in orders as they are asked to supply Christchurch customers after the earthquake.
Fonterra specialists help Christchurch recovery teams
Specially trained staff from Fonterra have joined the recovery effort in Christchurch city centre.
Get the answers: What traumatised staff really need
When all the logistics are back to normal, business will be dealing with traumatised staff who cannot just swing back into action after what they have been through.
Christchurch law firm urges its clients to stay local
A Christchurch law firm is open for business and wants clients to stay local instead of seeking advice from outside Canterbury.
<i>Paul Harper:</i> CBD tour 'hits you hard'
Paul Harper gets his first look inside Christchurch's stricken CBD - and is shocked by what he sees.