CERA, its values, and the 30 April deadline
The world of the earthquake-affected is generally aware the Government offer to Red Zoners, and especially the maximum settlement date of 30 April 2013, was premised upon a number of factors that...
View ArticleCERA–initial wellbeing survey results released
The CERA wellbeing survey was carried out in two parts. The first involved direct surveying of a randomly selected group (using electoral rolls) throughout Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri...
View ArticleMiami Herald on recovery in Christchurch
Wednesday’s edition of the Miami Herald has an interesting article on the slow pace of recovery in Christchurch, the extent of the struggle people face from bureaucracies, and especially the bottleneck...
View ArticleWellbeing Survey: CanCERN questions and CERA’s answers – Part 1
In the latest CanCERN newsletter (No. 74, here) are the four questions CanCERN asked CERA about the wellbeing survey. CERA provided answers to each question and they are, at best, uninspiring. The...
View ArticleWellbeing Survey: CanCERN questions and CERA’s answers – Part 2
In the previous post CanCERN’s questions were set out, followed by CERA’s responses. The choice of the word “responses” is deliberate, as the material supplied by CERA fell very short of being answers....
View ArticleWebsite & petition for Red Zoners with uninsured land
The following is from the blog of Sarah Miles (author The Christchurch Fiasco): We have just launched our www.pay100.co.nz website. This website tells our story in minute detail. … We really want...
View ArticleAnxiety support for Cantabrians
Anxiety Support is a non-profit organisation working for people who experience, or support others who have, any form of anxiety. Anxiety Support’s services are free to people aged 18-65 who live in...
View ArticleThe Anxious Times – newsletter of Anxiety Support
The previous blog entry introduced Anxiety Support. One of the significant services they provide is a quarterly support newsletter The Anxious Times that can be read on-line or downloaded for reading...
View ArticleTribute to Avonside – Holy Trinity Avonside
For those who, like Julie, weren’t able to be in Avonside today. Holy Trinity Avonside hosted a service of thanksgiving this afternoon remembering and giving thanks for life in Avonside. After the...
View ArticleRed Zoners and CERA’s Residential Advisory Service
As is their continuing practice, CERA have announced a process – this time the Residential Advisory Service (RAS) – with no supporting detail. It commences on the 20th of May and might be the way to...
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