New earthquake authority announced
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"Extraordinary powers for extraordinary times."The Government says that's what it's giving to the new Christchurch earthquake authority it's set up to lead the rebuild.
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Akaroa tourism
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Tourist operators in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula hit hard by the effects of the Christchurch earthquake are making a desperate push to lure back the tourists.
Broken River revisited
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A year after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, Simon Morton revisits the Avon River to see how life's progressing along it and in it.
Silence observed around New Zealand
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While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.
Call for Royal Commission into shoddy quake repairs
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Frustrated Christchurch home-owners have delivered a 3000 strong petition to the government, calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into shoddy earthquake repairs.
Shared Lines - art after an earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Wellington's about to host a symposium called Shared Lines, inviting artists from Japan, Kaikoura and Christchurch to talk about their experiences and their art.
Midday News for 17 April 2018
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch man has begun a hunger strike over an earthquake insurance claim. Fonterra changes its policy and promises to pay bills more promptly.
Richard Gardiner
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Richard is a retired High School Art/Design teacher who is now making architectural models of houses and public buildings - some destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
Truck drivers quit over safety fears
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than five people have died on crashes on SH1 between Picton and Christchurch since it became a main arterial route following the Kaikoura earthquake.
Spectrum for 15 April 2012
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With half his life work destroyed by earthquakes, Christchurch conservator Graham Stewart is on a mission to save what is left of Canterbury's remarkable stained glass history.
Chch rebuild offers training opportunity for Pasifika peoples
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Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the region.
All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake
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The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.
Labour's Lianne Dalziel announces she will run for mayoralty
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The fight to become the next mayor of Christchurch stepped up today with Labour Party's earthquake spokesperson, Lianne Dalziel, announcing she wants the job.
Brownlee to meet with Chch mayor over consenting today
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The Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says it would be an absolute disaster for Christchurch, if the City Council stopped issuing building consents next week.
Construction company disputes others are being exploited
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A Christchurch construction firm says businesses who are complaining about losing money on earthquake repair jobs should work more closely with their project managers.
Inquest hears area commander missing in action
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The CTV inquest has been told the most senior fire fighter on duty on the day of the Christchurch earthquake was missing in action.
Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch
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A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.
Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs
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The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.
Philippines follows Chinese in call for extra compensation
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The Philippines government is asking for extra compensation for its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a similar plea is being made by China.
UK rugby fans stay positive about uncertainty over Cup
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In the UK, fans and travel agents are staying positive about any changes to the Rugby World Cup schedule forced by the Christchurch earthquake.
Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims
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The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.
Employers and unions say too soon to trim welfare scheme
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Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.
Auckland Council votes two to one to fund extra RWC games
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Auckland ratepayers are to pay up to almost three million dollars to host three extra rugby world cup games relocated from earthquake damaged Christchurch.
Jewish leader outraged at intelligence link to Chch dead
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The Jewish Community is outraged at the allegation Israeli citizens in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake had links to Israeli intelligence.
Grants to be available to those forced out of their homes
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Emergency grants will be available from tomorrow for Christchurch residents who are no longer able to live in their homes because of earthquake damage.
Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch
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Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day.
Southern Story for 5 July 2012 - The Quake Box
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To Christchurch now, where the people most affected by the region's earthquakes are getting a chance to tell their stories to a wider audience.
Up to 50 additional buildings damaged in red zone
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The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority says today's aftershocks have caused up to 50 additional buildings in the city's redzone to collapse or partially collapse.
Latest earthquakes leave women's refuges overflowing
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Christchurch Womens Refuge says its safe houses are full as women have fled the worsening domestic violence in the city following June's powerful aftershocks.