BusinessEarthquake pushes agents out of real estate businessLatest figures show real estate agents in Canterbury and Westland, already suffering from one of the worst years in terms of sales, have been dealt a further blow following the February 22 earthquake.30 May 12:40 AM
Small BusinessPart of Christchurch CBD to reopenPart of central Christchurch will be open for business again from October ahead of Cup and Show Week, one of the city's busiest times of year, under a plan announced this afternoon.07 Apr 03:55 AM
BusinessAMI rescue plan could top $1b - GovtNew Zealand's government has announced a support package for AMI Insurance.07 Apr 12:40 AM
BusinessAMI 'very grateful' for Govt rescueAMI's chief executive John Balmforth said this morning he was "very grateful" the Government had stepped in to help and the company would not be drawing down on the money offered unless it had to.06 Apr 11:15 PM
BusinessGovt to make AMI announcementThe Government is closely watching AMI Insurance which has reportedly had its $1b of capital and reinsurance cover wiped out by the two Canterbury quakes. Bill English is holding a press conference at 10am.06 Apr 09:00 PM
EmploymentUp to 12,500 workers needed for Christchurch rebuildThe residential rebuild in Christchurch could require up to 12,500 full time workers and reveal a number of skills shortages in occupations such as concreting and carpentry, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Apr 03:48 AM
EmploymentCasino staff 'thrown on scrap heap'Workers have been thrown "on the scrap heap" by a redundancy offer from the owners of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Casino, a union representative has claimed. But Prime Minister John Key said casino management were doing everything03 Apr 11:01 PM
EconomyConcern around local involvement as CERA announcedA new department will focus on Christchurch's recovery from its devastating earthquake but concerns are already being raised that locals will not have enough of a say as Wellington bureaucrats make calls on how to go ahead.29 Mar 06:25 AM
BusinessQuake: Outrage over penthouse crane visitA high profile property investor who was able to hire a crane to get car keys and clothes from his 13th floor penthouse has angered central Christchurch business owners...27 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandBusiness owners rush cordon to get into buildingsAbout 120 Christchurch business owners stormed the inner-city cordon yesterday.21 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: Joining forces gets Christchurch companies back on their feetCollaboration has helped many of the city's businesses to get up and running after the quake.20 Mar 08:30 PM
BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business - Peak RecruitmentOne recruitment company seeking engineers for the Christchurch rebuild is getting more phone calls from expats wanting to return home.17 Mar 10:30 PM
Small BusinessChristchurch business owners protest demolitionsThirty angry Christchurch business owners marched to Civil Defence HQ to demand to be allowed back into their central city properties to retrieve belongings before they are bulldozed down.17 Mar 04:42 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Canterbury ScientificCanterbury Scientific Limited opened the doors to its new $1.2 million laboratory complex in Addington a few days before February's devastating earthquake.16 Mar 02:00 AM
