Latest Update - CBD Earthquake Notice
Saturday, 22 January 2010 12:51 a.m.

Hi everyone.

I would like to thank all those who have contacted me letting me know they will be taking part in the Boxing Day Replay promotion. I have to say the promotion has gained an entire life of its own and seems to have reached many people out in the community already thanks to the media helping get the message out.

We have a big year ahead with the Rugby World Cup and the Tram Extension project to be completed by July this year not to mention the rebuild of many Christchurch buildings post the quakes. We will all have to work hard and support each other to ensure we come out the other end in good shape. This will not be easy but in business, very few things are. We are working on some other initiatives to assist you to do better business and function better as a community. I will look forward to discussing these with you all in the year ahead. In the meantime, keep up the good work.

Key Facts:

§   Boxing Day Replay promotion in full swing - Saturday 12th Feb 2011

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§   Tram Works started in

§   Tram works will start in High Street between Lichfield and Tuam next week and will reduce traffic down to one lane

§   Completion of the curb and paving is being undertaken on the corner of Oxford & Hereford Street

City Advertising & Promotional Panels

Apologies to those who have put there names forward to be on these panels. I was hoping to have sign off on some things I am working on but I have set aside Wednesday 26th Jan at 5.30pm to talk about future plans. I will sort out a venue but please place this time in your diary and I will confirm a venue early next week.

Boxing Day (Replay) Promotion - Saturday 12 Feb

We have now confirmed a date for the Boxing Day (Replay) promotion and we are making progress with many businesses saying they want to be a part of this. I have confirmation from Ballantynes, Glassons, Hallensteins, Dick Smith, The Rockshop, Levis, Ibis Hotel, Farmers, Curtis Jewellers, Sunglass Hutt, Cows Go Moo, Max,  Smith City, South City all taking part in the promotion plus numerous other businesses within the city centre. Some businesses state they will bring outdated and excess product from around NZ to Christchurch central city to be discounted on the Boxing Day (Replay)promotion. I have spoken with CPIT and they are looking to bring in their Circo Art performers to add some colour and life to the streets. I would be keen to hear from you if you are planning anything special for the day.

Christchurch Women's Refuge

They are planning a pamper day - an opportunity for Canterbury women to treat themselves post earthquake on our Boxing Day Replay promotional day. They received a huge donation of all-new clothes and lingerie from Under Wear, an Australian company, after one of their Nelson consultant wanted to do something to help Canterbury women after the earthquake and after so many families had to leave their homes with little or nothing. They will be setting up this pamper day inside the Shades Arcade. It is great to have on board for our promotion and thanks for supporting the community.

Boxing Day (Replay) Promotion - Advertising

We are working on some funds to assist the promotion of the event. Once all is confirmed I will let you know what we may be doing but I would encourage you all to think about what you can do collectively to assist making this a successful trading day. We will have a substantial radio campaign planned and may look for some naming sponsors. Plus, for the ones with less budget we will be creating way for you to get some extra profile for your business at a cost that will make it easy for you to do so.

The Star

The Star have approached me to inform you what they will be doing to assist you. Star advertising  rep Rodney Laredo may call on you to register your interest. They are very keen to come on board and help Central City businesses re run Boxing day on Feb 12th. They have put together some pricing to assist your decision.

They can

·         Produce an campaign that runs from Friday 4th Feb to Saturday 12th  - in their Canterbury wide publications

·         The Star will contribute up to $4000 of space in our publications in this period to promote the re run of Boxing day in Christchurch .

·         On Wednesday 9th February  we plan to produce a multi page advertising supplement for those business who would like to re run Boxing Day for there Christchurch branches or stores.

·         APN news and media the owners of The Star will subsidise the adverting in this supplement on the 9th February

The subsidising pricing in this supplement is

                                1/8 page $645 + gst

                                1/4 page $995 + gst

                                1/2 page $1795 + gst

                                full page $2095 + gst

Why the Star?

·        it will deliver the message and advertisements into over 100,000 Christchurch homes plus an addition 35,000 in rural Canterbury

The Star works - The official readership survey show that a midweek edition of The Star is read by over 165,000 people.

The Press

The Press are in the process of launching a special Boxing Day Sale tabloid offer that will have some really sharp rates to help retailers boost your sales.  They are working on a flier and when completed they will send an electronic copy to me which I will forward onto you.

Separate to the tabloid, retailers on Fri 11th Feb will be circa 50% off normal rates.They are also happy to do 50% off casual rates for any CCBA Boxing Day replay campaign.

Tram work restarts for 2011

Work has now started on the tram extension project last week with construction zones in

High Street

Tram tracks will be laid along High Street, starting near the intersection of

High Street Drop-in information session weekly

The project team will be holding drop-in sessions at the High Street Café,

Tuam Street
Drainage work was delayed on Tuam Street while the Domo and Witchery buildings have been assessed for damage following the Boxing Day earthquake. These work will now start this week..

Tracks are being laid to the east of

Cathedral Square

Work started on

The project team will keep businesses and residents up to date with progress. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Project Manager Matt Cummins:                                (03) 941 8236 or Matt.Cummins@ccc.govt.nz

The Project Construction Manager: Kieran Shine: 027 217 6574 or Kieran.Shine@downer.co.nz 

Road Blocks

High -

Attached is a flyer and the traffic management plan for the closing of the South access to High Street - due to the sewer project occurring in the area. There will be electronic sign boards south of the intersection on Madras and east of the intersection on St Asaph advising  that access to High Street is via Madras and Tuam (or similar words)

There are still a number of closures along

Businesses Under a Cordon and Currently closed

We have seen a few more businesses open plus you will have all noted many buildings now getting attention.We hope to see more building repairs being completed with businesses open in the weeks to follow. 

Businesses closed

• Healthy Balance

   

• Koto Cafe

   

Businesses closed

• ASB Bank                Further assessment needs to be carried out on the building

   

• Cue

   

• Whitcoulls

   

• Paper Plus

   

• Stevens  

   

High Street

Businesses closed

• World                                     Now Open

   

• Where The Fox Lives           Pop Up Store inside Whare on
  Lichfield Street
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• Christchurch Martial Arts

   

• Cardmakers 

   

The cordon around the Burgers & Beers building was finally removed allowing free pedestrians flow along the lower High Street shop fronts.

Businesses closed

• OPSM

   

• The Boardroom Café           Now Open

   

• Vivace Espresso Bar               Now Open

   

• Ray White commercial

   

• Auto rentals

   

• Olympus Gym