School closures driven by need to reduce number of schools

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's been revealed earthquake damage was only one factor considered by the Ministry of Education when it decided to close schools in Christchurch and that it was just as much to do with reducing the overall number of schools in the city.

Frustration mounts in Christchurch over 7 years battling EQC

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nearly seven years on from the Christchurch earthquake, some quake damaged homeowners with unresolved insurance claims say they are being driven to the point of complete exhaustion.