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.
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Our Changing World for 3 September 2020
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Three seismologists from GeoNet reflect on the decade of big earthquakes that began 10 years ago with the Darfield earthquake in Canterbury.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Ngai Tahu High Court case against the Crown over freshwater and Christchurch marking the 14th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake.
Shared Lines - art after an earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Richard Gardiner
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
A decade fostering start-ups & entrepreneurs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Marian Johnson has spent years helping build businesses out of the rubble following Christchurch's earthquakes as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Awesome.
Tourism Holdings says business as usual despite earthquakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The campervan company, Tourism Holdings, says it doesn't expect the North Canterbury earthquake to have any material impact on its tourism business in either the near or long-term.
Lawyer hopes inquest will highlight problems with rescues
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lawyer for the husband of a woman who died in the Christchurch earthquake says a coming inquest will show rifts within the Fire Service did hamper rescue efforts.
The Vault - Homebush Revisited
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Deborah Nation recalls visits to Homebush, the historic Deans homestead near Darfield, the wreckage of which became one of the most viewed images in the first days after the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
Third year could be the worst for quake-stressed Cantabrians
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Mental health experts in Christchurch are warning the worst could be still to come for people suffering from anxiety, depression and stress related to the earthquakes.
More fraud cases expected in connection with Chch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A further round of fraud cases sent to the police by the Earthquake Commission may just be the beginning as the rebuild of Christchurch moves into high gear.
Brownlee gives council one last chance on land plan
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is giving the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a major land development plan otherwise he'll force it through himself.
Brownlee threatening to step in and override CCC
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister has given the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a development plan, or else he says he'll do it for them.
Brownlee, Christchurch council compromise on housing
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council says it has reached a compromise with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and voted unanimously to support a plan to intensify housing in the city.
Phil Pennington: Surviving 7.8
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After being rocked awake by the massive 7.8 earthquake that hit North Canterbury last November, RNZ reporter Phil Pennington was among the first reporters to be sent to Kaikoura to assess the damage.
Hundreds of engineers assess damage in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Hundreds of engineers are on the ground in Christchurch, assessing the damage in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake and are heading into the CBD en masse for the first time.
Quake clean-up begins in Avonside for a second time
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Avonside, one of the suburbs most badly affected by the September 4th earthquake in Christchurch, a second massive clean-up operation is underway.
Insurance premiums set to rise by up to a third
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Insurance premiums look set to rise by up to a third and even more to meet the cost of the Christchurch earthquakes and other disasters overseas.
Opposition warn National not to rush through policies
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The declaration by the Finance Minister that all spending is now under review has prompted warnings that the Christchurch earthquake should not be used to push through unpopular policies.
First day back at school for some Christchurch pupils
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Schools will begin re-opening from today in Christchurch, helping children and their parents regain some sense of normality amidst the chaos caused by last month's earthquake.
Christchurch Hospital to make changes after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Health authorities say they will never put acutely unwell patients on top floors again after having to evacuate them after the 22nd of February earthquake.
Plumbers say EQC paying bills too slowly
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Plumbers industry body says some plumbers helping Christchurch quake victims are struggling to stay afloat, because the Earthquake Commission is not paying out fast enough for emergency repairs.
NZ Skeptics gather to mock so-called moon man
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The large aftershock rattled nerves in Christchurch last night but it was not the destructive earthquake that had been predicted by self-styled quake forecaster Ken Ring.
Christchurch CBD revival on hold until demolition decision
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More than ten weeks after being damaged beyond repair by the Christchurch earthquake, there is still no decision about how or when the Grand Chancellor Hotel will be demolished.
Uncertain future for Christchurch's hospitality sector
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.
Employers and unions say too soon to trim welfare scheme
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.
Christchurch councillor worries residents may be by-passed
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A Christchurch City Councillor is worried the wishes of local residents and the council could be by-passed once the Earthquake Recovery Authority takes over rebuilding the city.
WINZ staff being flexible about financial support eligibility
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The Social Development Minister says staff are having to be flexible when deciding what financial support those caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are eligible for.
Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission.
Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays
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Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes.