CERA
CERA 'took too long to put basic systems in place'
The Canterbury earthquake recovery body took too long to introduce systems and controls, a forum has been told.
Calls for inquiry as more former CERA staffers investigated
Three more former CERA staffers are being investigated after allegations of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for an inquiry into the conduct of all staff at the agency. Audio
SFO called in to investigate former CERA officials
An official inquiry has found two former Canterbury quake recovery officials ran a property company while working for CERA. The Serious Fraud Office has been asked to investigate. Audio
CERA officials used positions for financial gain
Two former Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority officials attempted to use their positions for their own financial gain and their actions will now be referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
Regenerate Christchurch must involve the community, says mayor
The Christchurch City Council says it is important the group charged with redeveloping the city's red zoned land has the full confidence of the public.
CERA failed to maintain 'momentum' - report
The auditor-general has released a damning report on the now-defunct Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, but Gerry Brownlee says it "misses the point".
Investigation into CERA staff using positions for personal gain
Three men from the now defunct government authority CERA have been accused of trying to arrange property deals through their own company for a finders fee. Audio
Cities of Tomorrow: a better life?
At the heart of every city are its people. What does it mean for a city to be inclusive, and how can we manage human interactions in an age of rising inequalities? Recorded in Christchurch, the final… Audio
Cera's international and domestic air travel raising eyebrows
There are questions being raised about the amount CERA spends on air travel when meetings can always be held via Skype. Audio
Board of CERA replacement announced
The board of one of two organisations replacing the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has just been announced.
Key players divided on CERA's legacy
With the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority about to officially shut, officials, politicians and residents are divided on the lessons learned.
CERA closing its doors after five years.
Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday. Audio
One Christchurch portfolio to another for Brownlee
A new ministerial portfolio has been created to replace the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Costly Harvard courses for CERA bosses
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has spent almost $120,000 sending four managers to attend courses at Harvard University in the United States.
CERAs PR budget
Christchurch City Councillor Ali Jones talks about CERAs $2.5m public relations spend. Audio
Excessive budget for spin doctors at quake authority - Labour
Labour says the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is spending too much on spin doctors given it's about to be wound up. Audio
Labour claims excessive budget for spin at quake authority
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority boss John Ombler yesterday confirmed to MPs the organisation spent more than two and a half million dollars on public relations last year. Audio
Slowly but carefully in Christchurch
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people Video, Audio, Gallery
Christchurch couple told they can't use driveway
The Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it. Audio
Christchurch council calls for new legislation
The Christchurch mayor wants the bill governing the rebuilding of Canterbury to be new legislation, not just a reworking of CERA.