”Context Architects was one of the many businesses that volunteered time and Architectural services to build the Westpac Business Hub – a temporary business hub for dislocated businesses affected by the earthquake.“
Who else can help?
www.cera.govt.nz - The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) is the agency leading and coordinating the ongoing recovery effort following the earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.
www.cecc.org.nz - The Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce is a business support agency. They help business in its wider sense, including the employers of labour, self-employed, not-for-profit organisations and those who are generally supportive of the objectives of the organisation. Context Architects are active members of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce.
www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz - Rebuild Christchurch is an independent website providing unaffiliated methods of communication between Christchurch residents and businesses, and the official agencies responsible for the rebuilding of the city.
www.dbh.govt.nz/canterbury-earthquake - The Department of Building and Housing has produced guidance on rebuilding in the Canterbury earthquake area. The Department has issued guidance on house repairs and reconstruction in Canterbury and also Guidelines for the geotechnical investigation and assessment of subdivisions in the Canterbury region.
www.eqr.co.nz - Fletcher Construction is working with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to repair damage caused to homes where the damage has been assessed at between $10,000 and $100,000 plus GST.
www.retrofitsolutions.org.nz - The Seismic Retrofit Solutions project commenced in 2004 as a partnership between the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury, with the goal of developing a national platform of knowledge and expertise associated with seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the nation’s multi-storey buildings.
www.mwhmainzeal.co.nz - MWH and Mainzeal have formed a joint venture (engineering and construction) and partnered with insurers Vero, AA Insurance and SIS Insurance to reinstate earthquake damage for their policy holders.
www.branz.co.nz - BRANZ has added an earthquake repair information page to their site, designed to provide you with useful links, research and advice relating to building repairs and rebuilding work in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.
www.ami.co.nz/EQ/Canterbury-Earthquake - AMI are one of the big insurance providers in Christchurch. Their website has lots of useful information about the claims process.
www.recovercanterbury.co.nz - Recover Canterbury offers a wide range of services and resources to help businesses affected by the earthquake such as training, mentoring, referrals to professional services or accessing funding.
www.eqc.govt.nz/home.aspx - EQC was established by the Government in 1945 to provide earthquake and war damage cover for purchasers of fire insurance.
www.eq-iq.org.nz/iqhome.aspx - An EQC website where you can learn how to be prepared for an earthquake or any of the other natural disasters the Earthquake Commission covers.
www.quakeaccommodation.govt.nz - This service is for Canterbury householders who need help finding temporary accommodation following the September 2010 / February and June 2011 earthquakes.