Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:04 06:49:36

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The early morning earthquake caused damage to the Royal Hotel. Pictured inspecting the damage is Derek Neill of The Timaru District Council".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:19 18:14:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Waimakariri District Council puts on a dinner at the Kaiapoi Rugby Club to thank all the volunteers that helped after the earthquake".

Emergency powers being put in place in Canterbury

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The Government has already put in place ten orders-in-council under emergency powers rushed through Parliament this month to deal with the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:12:11

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Scaffold under a stairwell which is only slightly damaged".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:16:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers are kept busy moving scaffolding and fixtures".

Business owners decision on buildings' future

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Business owners have told the Christchurch City Council they are haemorrhaging thousands of dollars a week, while it decides whether or not to demolish their buildings following last month's earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:27:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Ngai Tahu Property development manager Gordon Craig inspects the damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:18:06

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Ngai Tahu Property development manager Gordon Craig inspects the damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:14:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Ngai Tahu Property development manager Gordon Craig inspects the damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:28:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Ngai Tahu Property development manager Gordon Craig inspects the damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:03:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Ngai Tahu Property development manager Gordon Craig inspects the damage".

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Fencing in Poplar Lane cuts one side off from the other, but a City Council sign reads "Businesses open as usual during construction", indicating the stores and bars are still open.

Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:29:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers are kept busy moving scaffolding and fixtures and checking for damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:42:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers abseil down the side of the civic building checking for any damage".

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A photograph of piles of silt on the side of a road in Christchurch. This has been dug out of people's properties and placed on the road to be picked up by the Council.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 14:38:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. City Council surveyors Michael Croucher, left, and James Anderson check stop bank levels along the Avon River in Dallington/Burwood".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:42:47

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers abseil down the side of the civic building checking for any damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:14 07:43:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The new Christchurch Council building has suffered only cosmetic damage in the September 4th earthquake. Construction workers abseil down the side of the civic building checking for any damage".

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (2)

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A video of an interview with Bob Parker about his re-election as the Christchurch Mayor.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:22 00:33:26

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Council water and waste manager Mark Christison talks to residents".

Christchurch Press Image: Glenn Conway 2010:09:10 10:20:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch City Council holding an emergency meeting at the Beckenham Service Centre in Colombo Street. Mayor Bob Parker is in the centre (white shirt) with CEO Tony Marriott beside him".

Christchurch Press Image: Glenn Conway 2010:09:10 10:20:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch City Council holding an emergency meeting at the Beckenham Service Centre in Colombo Street. Mayor Bob Parker is in the centre (white shirt) with CEO Tony Marriott beside him".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:23:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Abandoned armchairs outside flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:23:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Abandoned armchairs outside flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:25:18

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Abandoned flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

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 Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:05:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Nicholas Keen is reluctant to leave his flat after been told by the council he has to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:25:08

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Abandoned flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:19 18:42:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Waimakariri District Council puts on a dinner at the Kaiapoi Rugby Club to thank all the volunteers that helped after the earthquake. Jenny and Malcolm Leadbeater and Salvation Army volunteer Colin Burgess".