John Suckling

The Re:Start container mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake, but now it's preparing to close up shop, as Maja Burry… Audio

Mayor Lianne Dalziel, lawyer Duncan Webb and Restart Chairman John Suckling join us to look at how Christchurch is faring five years on from the devastating February 22 earthquake. Audio

John Suckling is the head of ReStart the Heart trust which set up the container mall in Christchurch. Audio

They promised to reopen their shops in the heart of inner city Christchurch and now they are with the launching of a new 'pop-up' precinct. Audio

A business group is planning to put up giant marquees in central Christchurch so shops and restaurants can start trading again in time for show week. Audio