Retail spending continues to plummet under lockdown
Retail spending continues to plummet under lockdown
Retail spending is plummeting under alert level four restrictions while supermarket spending continues to rise.
Louis Day
Bubble life: March 15 survivor writing second book
Bubble life: March 15 survivor writing second book
Farid Ahmed has is using the lockdown as a chance to write a second book after publishing one earlier this year about his wife Husna who was killed in the mosque shootings.
Bubble life: Broadcaster's first stop after lockdown
Bubble life: Broadcaster's first stop after lockdown
A caramel sundae is at the top of broadcaster Chris Lynch's post-lockdown priority list.
Multimillion-dollar losses from lockdown
Multimillion-dollar losses to construction and manufacturing from lockdown
Both construction and manufacturing are expected to take a big hit from a four-week lockdown, according to economic development agency ChristchurchNZ.
Another city councillor to donate part of salary to charity
Another city councillor to donate part of salary to charity
Another Christchurch city councillor has decided to donate a portion of their salary to charity as the Covid-19 crisis continues to bite.
Bus patronage plummets under lockdown
Bus patronage plummets under lockdown
Bus patronage across Canterbury has almost reduced by half under alert level four restrictions.
Mosque victim family in search of kind samaritan
Mosque victim family in search of kind samaritan
The family of mosque shooting victim Abdelfattah Qasem are searching for the person behind a kind gesture which looks to preserve Mr Qasem's memory.
Student magazine wins battle for editorial independence
Student magazine wins battle for editorial independence
Student magazine Canta has gained editorial independence after a lengthy battle with the University of Canterbury Students' Association.
Ardern takes a pay cut, will Chch city councillors follow?
Ardern takes a pay cut, will Chch city councillors follow?
When city councillors could receive the pay cut they have been calling for in response to the Covid-19 crisis remains unclear.
High-profile horse trainer barred from racecourses
High-profile horse trainer barred from racecourses
A high-profile Canterbury harness racing trainer has handed in his trainer’s licence after being charged with offences including attempting to administer a banned substance to a horse.
Up to 36,500 job losses expected in Christchurch
Up to 36,500 job losses expected in Christchurch
The city's economic development agency has forecasted up to 36,500 job losses over the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Progress on Christchurch's economic recovery plan to be revealed
Progress on Christchurch's economic recovery plan to be revealed
City councillors will receive an update on how a plan aimed at recovering the city's economy after the Covid-19 lockdown is progressing.
City councillors to put 10 per cent of pay to charity
City councillors to put 10 per cent of pay to charity
Two city councillors will put 10 per cent of their $114,130 salaries towards charity amidst the economically challenging times Covid-19 presents.
Lockdown haircuts emulate idols
Lockdown haircuts emulate idols
Bubbles across the city have resorted to homemade haircuts, with some using it as an opportunity to emulate their idols.
Lockdown rules hit Canterbury golf courses hard
Lockdown rules hit Canterbury golf courses hard
Canterbury Golf has joined a national cry for critical maintenance to be allowed on golf courses during the Covid-19 lockdown.
City well prepared to face current and future hurdles
City well prepared to face current and future hurdles
Christchurch has been through a lot over the past decade. How could the lockdown impact the city's residents after the earthquakes and mosque terror shootings?
Rates relief in Christchurch to help business, individuals
Rates relief in Christchurch to help business, individuals
Christchurch City Council agrees to six months rates remission.
Rates relief likely for businesses, people out of work but not elderly
Rates relief likely for businesses, people out of work but not elderly
Struggling businesses and people who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic could be eligible for a rates remission.
Mayor backs rates deferral
Mayor backs rates deferral
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has called for rates payments to be deferred to ease the financial strain some of the city's residents might be feeling during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Moves to stem impact of crisis on ratepayers
Moves to stem impact of crisis on ratepayers
Christchurch City Council's emergency committee will meet this week to discuss how it can minimise the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on ratepayers.