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Christchurch Press Infographic: 3 September 2011 (1)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A compliation of photographs of Mayor Bob Parker.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 13 November 2012 (2)

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A graphic giving responses by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Jo Nicholls-Parker to questions about their experiences at Cup and Show Week.

Fairfax Video, December 2013 (4)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Sir Bob Parker about his knighthood. Parker also talks about his father, his wife Jo Nicholls-Parker, and his career in local politics.

Spectrum for 25 September 2011

International Red Cross Manager Bob McKerrow talks with Deborah Nation about his long career spent helping others. Bob is no stranger to disaster but it's a new experience to see the sufferings of his earthquake-hit home-town of Christchurch.

Fairfax Video, October 2011 (10)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Mayor Bob Parker and Prime Minister John Key speaking at the opening of Re:Start Mall which has been set up on Cashel Street after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Re:Start mall is made up of shipping-container shops, with the Ballantynes Department Store reopening as a retail anchor.

Scott, Thomas, 1947- : "Bob darling, the chances of a news crew bursting i…

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The cartoon shows Christchurch mayor Bob Parker and his wife in bed. Bob Parker's wife says 'Bob darling, the chances of a news crew bursting in here at this time of night are virtually nil, so please take that bloody jacket off...' Context - Bob Parker, it is true, seems to be wearing the same trendy orange and black 'site manager's jacket for the very many photo opportunities afforded post earthquake of 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Mayor on Christchurch council losing powers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.

Christchurch mayor defends council's performance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says officials have tried for months to help the Christchurch City Council but it's consistently failed to make the necessary improvements and is still taking far too long to process applications.

Reports swirl of new head of Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A senior Wellington public servant is reported to be the new head of the authority that will oversee the Canterbury earthquake recovery effort.

Cathedral Square opens to public for first time since quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.

Canterbury Earthquake - State of Emergency

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The mayor of Christchurch has declared a local state of emergency.

Parker defends deadline to fix or demolish buildings

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some owners of commercial buildings badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquake, have been told if they don't repair or demolish them by January the 31st, the Christchurch City Council will do it for them.

Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is due to give the government's response to the Christchurch City Council's draft central city plan tomorrow.