Preparation work paid off - ex Civil Defence controller

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A former Civil Defence controller for Canterbury says years of planning to reduce the impact of a major earthquake in Christchurch has proven its worth.

Big Year Interview - Bruce Lamb

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Senior Constable Bruce Lamb is the Christchurch police dog handler who narrowly survived being shot in the course of duty on 13 July 2010, his police dog, Gage, was killed. Then Bruce's house was red stickered following the Canterbury earthquake in September, condemned and to be demolished.

North Canterbury farmers take another hit

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets