This week we passed the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act, exempting or relax other laws as they apply to the emergency and recovery response. For example, work could start immediately if a heritage building needs strengthening urgently, rather than waiting for resource consents and approvals, which would be granted later. The legislation will expire no later than 1 April 2012.
National also announced that Cantabrians with chimneys significantly damaged by the recent earthquake will be able to replace their old log burners or open fires with a new, efficient heater. The cost will be covered under claims to the Earthquake Commission and will help fix old, inefficient heaters contributing to Christchurch's air quality issues.
To help Cantabrians who can’t yet go back to their homes, the Housing Emergency Lease Programme (HELP) is working on sourcing short-term housing in Canterbury. These might not usually be offered for lease, such as farm cottages, holiday homes and homes being prepared for sale.
Housing New Zealand Corporation will create leases, collect rent, and ensure a house is returned to the homeowner in the same condition as when it was leased. Tenants will not have to pay a bond, and rental payments can be deferred for the first month.
More information: http://beehive.govt.nz/feature/special+feature+canterbury+earthquake+recovery
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