Poll: Ratepayers cover cost of removing Bookarama waste
Ratepayers will fork out several thousand dollars to help a Rotary club dispose of 16 tonnes of unwanted material from an Ashburton book sale.
Business
Dozens apply for role at lobster factory
Dozens apply for role at lobster factory
A South Island lobster company has never seen anything like it after receiving 91 applications for a factory hand role.
Many Smiths City creditors won't get paid
Many Smiths City creditors won't get paid - liquidators
Liquidators from BDO Christchurch expect many Smiths City creditors to go unpaid after they found more than $26.8m in liabilities from the collapse of the large retailer.
Demand for commercial property 'pretty strong'
Demand for commercial property in Chch 'pretty strong'
Christchurch is dominating the commercial property market with some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.
Mail delivery may be cut to two days a week
Mail delivery may be cut to two days a week
Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to reduce the number of days it offers a mail service.
Debts increase to $35m
Company linked to Christchurch property developer owes millions to creditors
Another business linked to Christchurch property developer Andrew Bendemski has folded, leaving a string of connected companies owing at least $35 million to creditors.
Call to review airport regulation rejected
Call to review airport regulation rejected
Major NZ airports, including Christchurch, are breathing a collective sigh of relief after the Commerce Commission rejected a call to review regulation that requires them to act in the best interests of consumers.
Hospitality sector spending on the rise
Chch hospitality sector spending on the rise
The Christchurch hospitality sector is dining on a spending rise, suggesting pubs, cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets are no longer still struggling.
Car seats recalled from Panda Mart
Car seats recalled from Panda Mart due to 'potential risk for children'
The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart, formerly known as Panda Mart, to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns.
Ice Cream Charlie under new ownership
Iconic Christchurch ice cream business under new ownership
Two long-time customers with special "childhood memories" of Ice Cream Charlie have bought the much-loved mobile Christchurch business.
Two Aspect Sun sunscreens recalled over SPF labelling
Two Aspect Sun sunscreens recalled over SPF labelling
Two Aspect Sun branded sunscreens are being recalled after testing found SPF levels were unlikely to meet the rating stated on the label.
Central city growth defies national slowdown
Central city growth defies national slowdown
A new report shows central Christchurch is on the rise, despite challenging national economic conditions.
Council candidates sign pledge on future of asset sales
Council candidates sign pledge on future of asset sales
Christchurch local body election candidates are being lobbied to sign a pledge committing to keeping the city’s strategic assets in public hands.
New precinct aims to bring back village vibe
New hospitality, shopping precinct aims to bring back village vibe
A major new hospitality and retail precinct set to be built on Lincoln’s main street will be home to 14 businesses.
Restaurant company in $450k liquidation
Canterbury restaurant operator in liquidation owing more than $450k
A company co-owned by a former All Black which ran a Canterbury restaurant has gone into liquidation owing more than $450,000 to creditors.
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
Chch real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.
Part-time workers' sick leave cut back
Part-time workers' sick leave cut back
The Workplace Relations Minister says sweeping changes to the Holidays Act will make the system fairer.
Plan to build retirement village ditched
Plan to build retirement village next to Hagley Park ditched
Ryman Healthcare has dropped its plan to build a $240 million retirement village next to Hagley Park in Christchurch.
Calls for easier path to residency from popular cafe owners
Calls for easier path to residency from popular cafe owners
A popular cafe is calling on the government to provide more pathways to residency for hospitality workers, saying its currently losing them to other sectors.
Airline steps in to take over regional route
Airline steps in to take over Blenheim-Christchurch flights
Originair has announced it will start flying from Blenheim to Christchurch seven days a week from October 19.