"Good grief! Earthquake?" "City Council" 24 September 2010

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Two people stare at a demolition scene. The man thinks there must have been an earthquake but the woman advises him that it was the city council. Refers to plans to demolish three buildings in Wellington's Willis Street without public consultation. The buildings due for demolition are owned by Singaporean Grand Complex Properties, which plans eventually to build a multimillion-dollar high-rise on the site, reports stuff.co.nz. The Canterbury earthquake happened 4th September and as a result there has been a lot of discussion about the need to preserve historic buildings if at all possible. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

New Chch City Council has first meeting with EQ Minister

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The newly elected Christchurch City Council had its first meeting with the Earthquake Recovery Minister last night, and councillors say it was the beginning of a much better working relationship.

Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.

Proof-reading mistake causes upset at Christchurch council

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.

Christchurch council admits failure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council has admitted it failed to provide a second line of defence in checks on a building that killed a woman during last February's earthquake.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (26)

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A photograph of an excavator clearing rubble from the site of the partially-demolished City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (30)

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A photograph of an excavator clearing rubble from the site of the partially-demolished City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 44-45: Colombo Street Tem…

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A PDF copy of pages 44-45 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Colombo Street Temporary Streetscape'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 4 April 2012 (2)

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A chart giving costs for repair or rebuild of Christchurch City Council facilities.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 23 June 2012 (5)

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A graphic listing major facilities planned to be built by Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 19 June 2012 (1)

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A table showing the results of Christchurch City Council's Detailed Engineering Evaluation assessments.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 8 July 2011 (1)

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A page banner promoting an article about damage to the City Council offices.

Scandinavian inspiration aids Christchurch rebuild

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The Christchurch City Council is looking to Scandinavia for help with the earthquake re-build. Two Danish based urban design experts are working with the Council over the next four weeks to develop a draft plan for rebuilding the central city.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 18 November 2010

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A graphic for a story about the Christchurch City Council's decision whether to extend a period of free parking in the central city.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (47)

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A photograph of the ceiling of the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The room has been exposed by the partial demolition of the building.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (40)

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A photograph of a marble plaque on the outside wall of the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The plaque lists the former Mayors and Chairmen of Christchurch.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (28)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The rooms inside have been exposed by the partial demolition of the building.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (29)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The rooms inside have been exposed by the partial demolition of the building.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (38)

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A photograph of a marble plaque on the outside wall of the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The plaque lists the former Mayors and Chairmen of Christchurch.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (39)

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A photograph of a marble plaque on the outside wall of the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. The plaque lists the former Mayors and Chairmen of Christchurch.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 38-39: Rebuild Central

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A PDF copy of pages 38-39 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Rebuild Central'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Rubbish collection... sewer... roads... squander…

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A man sits at a table reading a C.C.C. (Christchurch City Council) report with the title 'Where your rates go!' He says 'Rubbish collection sewer roads squanderings bail outs' Context - After the Christchurch earthquake of 4 September 2010 rates have been of particular concern to residents which means people are sensitive to any possibility of squandering. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press Infographic: 9 June 2012 (2)

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A graphic for an article about the proposed sale of Christchurch City Council assets.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (1)

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A video of Mayor Bob Parker speaking to Christchurch prior to the Christchurch City Council elections in 2010.

Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent

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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.

Winter, Mark 1958- :[Christchurch one year on]. 22 February 2012

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The three versions of this cartoon show words reading 'rumble' and 'crack' and refer to problems in relationships between the Christchurch City Council and the government about how to manage the rebuilding of Christchurch after the second most damaging earthquake that occured one year ago today (22 February 2011) Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (6)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. Red stickers have been taped to the door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter.

Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (7)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. Red stickers have been taped to the door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter.

Christchurch plan to curb homelessness 'crap'

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The Christchurch City Council's plans to to help curb a rising homeless population has left some people who live rough worried. The council is considering funding the Christchurch City Mission to employ outreach workers for the first time since the Canterbury earthquakes, and police are increasing central city patrols. Christchurch reporter Logan Church has the story.

Canterbury Earthquake - Rachel Graham

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand Reporter Rachel Graham is at the Christchurch City Council's civil defense headquarters.