The Listener

Rock steady

By Ruth Laugesen in Letter from Christchurch

Issue 3804 2nd Apr 2013

The devastation in Christchurch has set the scene for a new wave of affordable low-damage buildings – and upgrades to existing ones – based on “rocking systems”.

CTV building catastrophe: a catalogue of tragic failure

By Rebecca Macfie in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 10th Dec 2012

The lethal building should never have been consented, finds Royal Commission.

Earthquake-prone buildings: how to reduce the risk

By Rebecca Macfie in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 7th Dec 2012

A short summary of the EQ Commission's key points.

EQ Royal Commission: Owners given 15 years

By Rebecca Macfie in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 7th Dec 2012

The Government proposes giving the owners of earthquake-prone buildings 15 years to strengthen or demolish.

Luxcity 2012: a hopeful, makeshift, magical glow

By Diana Wichtel in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 22nd Oct 2012

Christchurch city radiated with a wonderful light on Saturday night.

Cranmer Courts: Christchurch heritage reduced to mulch

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By Rebecca Macfie in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 4th Oct 2012

The mechanical claws started tearing at one of Christchurch’s most eminent buildings this morning in the face of sad, futile protest.

Christchurch rebuild plan: a lot to like in the lolly scramble, but much to resolve

By Rebecca Macfie in Letter from Christchurch

Issue Listener Plus 31st Jul 2012

The government’s blueprint for a rebuilt Christchurch CBD has won approval, but there’s a mass of detail to work through before it can become a reality.