Owners of energy-efficient buildings in Christchurch can now have that noted as a badge of honour on their property files.
Homeowners still need to meet the building code and other legal requirements following the introduction of new exemptions to building consents.
The owners of four baches at Taylors Mistake have agreed to their demolition by the Christchurch City Council.
The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, has told Christchurch City Council it has until the end of this year to make final decisions about applying greater housing density rules across much of the city.
Christchurch City Council is working with International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) to improve how it documents some technical aspects of its commercial building consents.
Christchurch City Council is pleased the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has made a determination on the structural design of an eight-storey building at 230 High Street.
The Government has issued its final decisions on a number of matters referred to it as part of the planning process for greater housing density in Christchurch.
Four preliminary design images for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena are giving people an exciting glimpse into what the future holds for central Christchurch.