Auckland council discourages staff quake fundraising

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The country's largest local body has told its staff not to fundraise at work for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Workers rely on help from big businesses

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.

Heritage sector warns against rushed decisions

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The heritage sector says the earthquake recovery minister shouldn't be hasty when it comes to heritage buildings in Christchurch.

Evening Business for 5 May 2011

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The Bank of New Zealand has set aside 60 million dollars for potential credit losses from the earthquakes in Christchurch.

Jetstar cutting services partly due to ChCh quake

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The budget airline Jetstar is cutting back on some of its flights out of Christchurch partly because of the earthquake.

Latest quake throws up five times more silt than September

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The amount of silt and sand collected following the Christchurch earthquake is now almost five times more than September's quake.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

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Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress

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The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.

Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on

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Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history.

Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy

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The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.

Lyttleton's port still has damaged but waterways on mend

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Christchurch's Lyttelton Port says business has picked up about five per cent, as shops replace stock lost in the earthquake.

Business owners hope for answer to quake problems

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Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.

Canterbury University bailout not on National or Labour's cards

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The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.

Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs

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The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.

300 at EQC botched repairs meeting

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More than 300 people turned out to a meeting in Christchurch last night to hear about botched Earthquake Commission repairs.

Re-start container mall wanted in Kaikōura

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Kaikōura's struggling business community wants a container mall similar to Christchurch's re-start mall set up after the Canterbury earthquakes.

The Temple for Christchurch

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The Temple for Christchurch is an enormous work, representing the seismic wave of the February 22 earthquake. Made mostly from salvaged wood it's taken a team of volunteers two years to build. But it will meet a fiery end on Saturday night when it is deliberately set alight. Justin Gregory meets the designer and his volunteers with two weeks left until burn day. But when he gets there, none are to be found.

Mental illness is on the rise in Christchurch

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The Canterbury earthquake is taking a toll on the mental health of people in the region. 30% more people in Christchurch are requesting treatment for anxiety, depression and addiction, compared with usual numbers.

Two earthquake damaged high rises set to be demolished

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Park Terrace and Salisbury Street in Christchurch will be blocked off today ahead of the staged demolition of two high rise apartment blocks.

EQC defends its record

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The Earthquake Commission is insisting the current model for settling earthquake claims is the right one. That's despite a report from one of the country's largest insurers that says the system is inefficient and is having a significant impact on the timely resolution of claims in Christchurch.

Earthquake Memorial opens on 6th anniversary of quake

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A 150 metre memorial wall will be unveiled on the banks of the Avon today six years after the devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. Bruce McEachen says it is an inspiring place and the wall will perform every function the families need it to.

Earthquake Memorial opens on 6th anniversary of quake

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A 150 metre memorial wall will be unveiled on the banks of the Avon today six years after the devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. Bruce McEachen says it is an inspiring place and the wall will perform every function the families need it to.

Police investigate threatening letter sent to EQC

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Police are investigating the origins of a letter which threatened Earthquake Commission staff and referred to the Christchurch mosque shootings. The Earthquake Commission has heightened security at all its offices in response. Renée Walker is EQC's deputy chief executive. She talks to Susie Ferguson.

Christchurch residents consider leaving as aftershocks continue

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Many people in this city are, yet again, cleaning up after a major earthquake. An increasing number of householders, especially in the badly hit eastern suburbs, say they're close to hanging up their spades and shipping out.

Disruptive dump trucks too much for Christchurch residents

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People living near an earthquake dump site in Christchurch are fed up with the constant noise, dust and vibrations from passing trucks which is making them feel like they are living on a motorway.

Demolition of remainder of Christchurch cathedral begins today

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The spire of Christ Church Cathedral once stood 20 storeys high but was reduced to less than half that by last year's earthquake. Its temporary replacement's construction began yesterday with the first sod turned.

A tour of Christchurch Architecture - old and new

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Christchurch’s architecture, both new and old, has been brought to life in an illustrated walking book that pays homage to the city’s historical buildings and showcases its new direction in the post-earthquake era.

Christchurch residents to learn today if they stay or go

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This afternoon the Government will announce its initial package to deal with land badly damaged by earthquakes in Christchurch, including offering a pay out to households who want to take the cash.

Staples secures $45M deal to build sustainable city houses

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A Christchurch man who's made his name battling the Earthquake Commission says he has secured a forty-five-million-dollar joint venture with a Chinese company that will regenerate Christchurch's residential areas.

Christchurch residents say they are frustrated

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The EQC undertook a rapid assessment of houses over a week ago and say they are confident they will get round all the residences in the Christchurch area within its eight week timeframe. Some Christchurch residents who say they are frustrated and angry about the lack of communication from the Earthquake Commission.