CERA Media Briefing - Friday 28 October 2011: Hon Gerry Brownlee and Roger Sutton
Channel: cerachch
Date: 2011-10-28

At the CERA Media Briefing 2.30pm Friday 28 October 2011 presenting information were Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Earthquake Recovery and Roger Sutton, Chief Executive, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced that 6430 orange zone properties have turned green. Minister Brownlee also announced the new foundation standards for residential foundation design. 

CERA Chief Executive Roger Sutton gave a general update which included information on the public bus visits.

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) is the agency established by the Government of New Zealand to lead and coordinate the ongoing recovery effort following the devastating earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.

CERA is supporting a range of organisations in making well co-ordinated and timely decisions. It aims to help restore the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of greater Christchurch communities.