Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions
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Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.
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Decision about Christchurch suburbs close
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The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet.
Minister for Earthquake Recovery
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Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, responds to Christchurch residents in limbo awaiting a geotech report into which suburbs will be abandoned.
New housing village opens for quake-displaced residents
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A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.
Sediment tsunami choking Christchurch streams
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A freshwater biologist says a tsunami of sediment and sand caused by the Canterbury earthquakes is choking the city's riverbeds and killing aquatic life.
Midday News for 18 May 2012
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In today's news, the last two former directors of Bridgecorp are sentenced, and details on the fate of more Christchurch earthquake damaged land.
Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting
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Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
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.
Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium
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A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
Nomadic home owner pleads for full rates relief
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Christchurch residents made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the city council for 100 percent rates relief.
Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first
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A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake.
EQC gets 20 calls a day wanting work reviewed
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A landmark court settlement two months ago has led to a growing workload for the Earthquake Commission in Christchurch. Conan Young reports.
A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath
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How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on.
Christchurch City Council labelled naive for rates inquiries
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Christchurch council has asked its residents to tell it if earthquake repairs haven't been done so it can accurately assess their property's value.
Our Changing World for 3 September 2020
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Three seismologists from GeoNet reflect on the decade of big earthquakes that began 10 years ago with the Darfield earthquake in Canterbury.
Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court
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A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.
Christchurch firefighter gets rare honour for bravery
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A Christchurch firefighter who helped amputate a man's leg to free him from earthquake wreckage has been given a rare honour for exceptional bravery.
Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement
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What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners.
Call for Royal Commission into shoddy quake repairs
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Frustrated Christchurch home-owners have delivered a 3000 strong petition to the government, calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into shoddy earthquake repairs.
Midday News for 9 April 2020
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An report into EQC finds it was poorly prepared for the Canterbury earthquakes. Quarantined travelers have moved before 14 days. Anna Thomas has the news.
Changes ahead for Earthquake Recovery Authority
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Changes are on the way for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority which from today becomes part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
First freight chugs into Chch from Picton since Kaikoura quake
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The first freight train since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake has chugged into Christchurch, after an historic 348 kilometre journey from Picton.
Shared Lines - art after an earthquake
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Wellington's about to host a symposium called Shared Lines, inviting artists from Japan, Kaikoura and Christchurch to talk about their experiences and their art.
Ministry apologises to Chch schools for handling of closures
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The Ministry of Education has been forced to apologise for its flawed handling of school closures and mergers after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake.
Bob Burnett: better homes for better health
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Christchurch architect Bob Burnett founded the Superhome movement after his children got sick "bouncing around substandard rentals" after the Christchurch earthquake.
Midday News for 28 May 2014
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Investigations into handling of asbestos in Canterbury earthquake repairs and a man's appeared in court charged with the murder of the Auckland woman, Blessie Gotingco.
What Christchurch needs 7 years on
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One of the heroes from the Christchurch earthquake gives his take on where the city is at today and what needs to be done.
Much beloved Victoria square re-opens in Christchurch
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Victoria Square, the slightly less famous cousin of nearby Cathedral Square was re-opened today following $7.5 million worth of earthquake repairs.
Midday News for 17 April 2018
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A Christchurch man has begun a hunger strike over an earthquake insurance claim. Fonterra changes its policy and promises to pay bills more promptly.
Richard Gardiner
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Richard is a retired High School Art/Design teacher who is now making architectural models of houses and public buildings - some destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.