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Fletcher Building expects operating earnings in the next financial year to be between $610 million and $650 million.

A dramatic shift in Christchurch's population to the north and west of the city following the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 could have serious implications for Christchurch City Council.

Despite mounting evidence that the momentum of the Christchurch rebuild has stalled recently, Goodman Property Trust has just announced two new development projects worth nearly $21 million.

The man charged with getting back the Christchurch City Council's building consents accreditation says it will aggressively outsource consenting to other councils as part of a restructure to deal with…

The Insurance Council has welcomed a court ruling which confirms city councils cannot force existing commercial buildings to be strengthened beyond 34% of the modern building standard.

An advocate for migrant workers says a bill before Parliament that aims to crack down on exploitation cannot come soon enough because migrants working on the Christchurch rebuild are being…

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment says there are still problems with handling asbestos, for workers in Christchurch involved in its rebuilding.

The Government has announced a boost for trade training in Christchurch that it says will help with the city's rebuild.

The Government has resorted to its powers of compulsory acquisition to take over land in the centre of Christchurch. Audio

Rolleston's population has nearly trebled in size in the past seven years and is not showing any signs of slowing. The town, 25km from Christchurch, currently has a population of about 9000. Audio

The unit charged with rebuilding the central business district in Christchurch says it is working with the Government on various leasing options to entice commercial tenants back into the central… Audio

Treasury is expecting strong economic activity for the second half of 2013, due to robust domestic demand and a bounceback from the drought.

A survey of businesses' hiring intentions suggests the rebuilding of Canterbury could be about to get underway in earnest.

The Government unit charged with rebuilding Christchurch's central business district says it is working with the Government on various leasing options to entice commercial tenants back into the…

More people moved to New Zealand last month than left and there was the smallest loss of people to Australia in almost four years.

The economy is showing underlying strength despite the agricultural sector taking a knock from the drought earlier this year.

An outgoing Christchurch city councillor has labelled the council a "toothless tiger" and has questioned its future role. Audio

Supporters of the restoration of the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral say they are disgusted at the Anglican Church's choice of a modern replacement, and are calling the decision making process…

Researchers are crediting marae with playing a leadership role in the rebuild and recovery of Christchurch, following the earthquakes.