Digital Archive of Christchurch's Earthquakes
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The University of Canterbury's CEISMIC project is building a digital archive of earthquake-related information
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Insurance industry slammed at Christchurch earthquake forum
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The Insurance Council has shot down criticism the industry may be delaying earthquake claims for financial gain.
T-Rex earthquake machine begins soil tests in Christchurch
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A truck that simulates earthquakes to test soil quality is being tried out in Christchurch today.
Christchurch earthquakes unveil window into past
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The Canterbury earthquakes succeeded in all but destroying modern-day Christchurch, but from the rubble has emerged a surprising bonus - an insight into the city's history.
Our Changing World - Christchurch Earthquake Geology
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University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley has earned a reputation for being a great science communicator on the subject of earthquakes. But when he's not in the media spotlight, he's out and about around Canterbury building a picture of the region's tectonic history, and trying to understand what might happen in the future.
Mayor on Christchurch council losing powers
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.
Sharp jolt awakens Christchurch residents
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A sharp earthquake was felt in Christchurch and Canterbury last night, jolting residents awake just before midnight.
'Quake tourism' re-boots Christchurch market
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Two years on from the February earthquake, tourism is in Christchurch is recovering - slowly.
Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council.
NZDF's role in Christchurch is over
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The role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is over.
Earthquake Commission referred fraud cases increase
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The number of fraud cases referred to the Christchurch police by the Earthquake Commission has doubled in the past five months.
Earthquake engineers told it will get easier
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Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on.
Cera head reflects on two years of Christchurch rebuild
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Listening to that was the Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.
The latest from EQC
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The head of the Earthquake Commission Ian Simpson says the claims from Friday's and July's earthquakes are being handled differently from the approach taken in Christchurch.
Wellington businesses urged to help with Christchurch rebuild
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Wellington businesses are being encouraged to work with their counterparts in Christchurch to help with post-earthquake rebuild projects.
Christchurch councillors want CERA to talk about power handover
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Christchurch city councillors wants to know what the Earthquake Recovery Authority's plan is to hand back power to the council.
EQC to meet with Institute of Surveyors
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The Earthquake Commission has agreed to meet with the Institute of Surveyors next week over concerns about how assessments of earthquake damaged Christchurch homes are being done.
Some Christchurch people are living in dire straits
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The head of the Earthquake Commission is questioning why some Christchurch people are living in dire straits when there's help available.
Christchurch refuseniks clean up to mark 3 years on
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Three years on from the 7.1 earthquake that struck Canterbury, some neighbourhoods have been changed forever.
Felicity Milburn
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Christchurch Art Gallery curator talks about the show she has recently taken to Western Australia about the consequences of the earthquakes on Christchurch artists.
Christchurch mayor defends council's performance
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says officials have tried for months to help the Christchurch City Council but it's consistently failed to make the necessary improvements and is still taking far too long to process applications.
Elderly low on priority list for earthquake repairs
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A forum's heard from older people in Christchurch saying they feel vulnerable, misled, and left out in the cold when it comes to earthquake repairs and payouts.
Fletchers assures taxpayers over Christchurch rebuild
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The company that has the main contract for repairing houses in Christchurch, Fletcher Earthquake Recovery, is assuring taxpayers it's doing everything it can to avoid any fraudulent behaviour.
Calls for asbestos register in Christchurch
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An Earthquake Commission policy of covering over asbestos in quake-damaged Canterbury houses and not making that information publicly available, is being described as shortsighted and potentially harmful.
Christchurch rebuild much more pricey than predicted
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister has revealed the rebuild of Christchurch's damaged sewage and water pipes will be quite a bit more expensive than predicted.
Christchurch hospital still largely a construction zone
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Two years on from the February twenty second earthquake, large parts of Christchurch Hospital are a construction site as repairs to damaged wards continue.
Christchurch refugees report back on their new lives in Nelson
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A support group is being credited for helping Cantabrians settle in Nelson after escaping the earthquakes.
Christchurch author says insurance industry has failed city
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Two years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, a local author says the insurance industry has failed in its response to the disaster.
Christchurch Community group cries foul over OIA fee
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The Earthquake Commission has been labelled obstructive after it demanded 24 thousand dollars to provide documents under an Official Information Act request.
Brownlee, Christchurch council compromise on housing
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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.