Empowered Christchurch Mayoral Campaign: Profile Statement

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A copy of Hugo Kristinsson's profile statement for the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections. Kristinsson ran for Christchurch Mayor during this election.

Empowered Christchurch Mayoral Campaign: Media Release

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A copy of a media release announcing Hugo Kristinsson's decision to run for Christchurch Mayor in the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 56-57: Occupy Otautahi-Ch…

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A PDF copy of pages 56-57 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Occupy Otautahi-Christchurch'. Photo: Richard 'Popx art' Baker

Embassy Science Fellowship Program Focuses on Earthquake Research

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A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Embassy Science Fellowship Program Focuses on Earthquake Research".

Anglican Advocacy: Housing press release

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A PDF copy of a press release written by Jolyon White of Anglican Advocacy (formerly the Anglican Life Social Justice Unit) on the topic of social housing in post-quake Christchurch. The press release was written on 5 April 2013.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Roger Sutton

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A copy of a letter from Hugo Kristinsson which was sent to Roger Sutton on 19 September 2013. The letter was sent on behalf of Empowered Christchurch. In the letter, Kristinsson expresses his concern about changes to the Building Act which he states, 'waive liability for the Building Consent Authority when repairs are carried out on homes with land damage'. He also discusses the CERA community forums, which he feel are not fufilling their purpose of supporting and informing the Canterbury community. Lastly, Kristinsson lodges an Official Information Act request, asking for all forum notices and minutes to be released to the public and for access to land information to be provided.