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Retired Christchurch people affected by the earthquakes are disappointed they have been left out of new rules aimed at giving people in retirement villages better payouts after natural disasters.
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Lyttelton Plunket Rooms. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Lyttelton Plunket Rooms. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Redcliffs School, 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Fence, Lyttelton. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned house, Avonside Dr, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Footbridge, River Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Corner Gayhurst Rd and Locksley Ave, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned houses, Avonside Dr, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned house, River Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Keller St, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Keller St, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Sewerage solutions, Retreat Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "St George’s Presbyterian church hall. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "185 Empty Chairs memorial. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "185 Empty Chairs memorial. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Bus stop, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Footbridge, River Rd, Avonside, 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Armagh St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Memorial, St Luke’s Anglican Church. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Rubble. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned building, CBD. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Hereford St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Cleared site, CBD. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Buildings and poster plinth on Colombo St. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Pop up mall, Cashel Mall. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Demolished building, CBD. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Pop up mall, Cashel Mall. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Red zoned restaurant, Oxford Tce. 26 Feb 2012.".