Quakes an excuse to weaken RMA- green groups

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Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act.

Call for urgent changes to building standards

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The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is calling for changes to building standards as a matter of urgency.

CANCERN leaders discuss frustration for thousands in Chch

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The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or Cancern acts as an advocate for those in damaged homes.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

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The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.

Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry

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After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint.

A Dunedin faultline

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A fault line on Dunedin's doorstep could cause an earthquake as destructive as 2010's Canterbury quake.

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.

Rebuilding a broken city

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It's more than a decade since the Canterbury earthquakes, but how far has the Christchurch rebuild come?

Helping children cope with the ongoing impact of the Canterbury earthquakes

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How do you help children cope with a life-threatening incident? And what if you’re stressed yourself?  Katy Gosset looks at the far reaching emotional effects of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Hundreds of Canterbury homeowners only now deemed overcap by EQC

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More than four years after earthquakes first damaged home in Christchurch, hundreds of Canterbury homeowners are finding out that they may have to wait another two years before their damaged homes are repaired.

Law Society joins chorus attacking quake recovery legislation

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The Law Society is criticising the Government for rushing its Canterbury earthquake recovery legislation through Parliament under urgency.

Christchurch workers compensation

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Workers who lose their income as a result of the earthquake in Canterbury will be eligible for compensation.

Plan to 'Green the Rubble' launches in Christchurch

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Christchurch businesses, councils, MPs and individuals have banded together to turn the rubble of the Canterbury earthquake green.

Earthquake minister outlines government's response

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is leading the government's response to the latest round of earthquakes.

Playing Favourites with Coralie Winn & Ryan Reynolds

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Co-founders of Gap Filler, a creative urban regeneration initiative started in Canterbury in response to the earthquakes.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 7 September 2010

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Canterbury schools to stay closed until Monday, Earthquake family tries to comfort traumatised children, Christchurch welfare centres start filling up, Independent Australian MPs back Labor, Universities raise fees to maximum, MPs in Parliament pay tribute to people of Canterbury, Prime Minister speaks from Christchurch, and Julia Gillard speaks about the newly formed government.

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.

Families attend Chch earthquake memorial unveiling

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The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial was unveiled to the public at a memorial attended by more than 3000 people.

New law considered to fix Christchurch boundary problems

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A law change is being looked at to tackle the problem of property boundaries moving in the Canterbury earthquakes.

CTV back on air

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The regional television station, Canterbury Television, has begun broadcasting news again for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.

Insurers warn economic damage from quakes will linger

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Public and private insurers are warning the damage from Canterbury's series of earthquakes will have economic impact for years.

Royal Commission into quakes won't investigate liability

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There's disagreement about whether a Royal Commission of inquiry into building collapses in the Canterbury earthquakes should apportion blame.

Government makes concessions on quake recovery legislation

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Meanwhile, the Government has made concessions on its Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority legislation after complaints from the Labour Party.

Cantabrians want more focus on people, not buildings

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The government has pledged five and half billion dollars over the next six years for Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Fund.

Engineer wants building standards upgraded

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A Canterbury University engineer says building standards need to be upgraded before rebuilding begins in the earthquake battered region.

Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket

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Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.

Quake panel paid too much - Labour

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Labour says an independent panel set up to oversee the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is being paid too much.

Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today

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The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.

Demand outstripping supply of rental accomodation

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There's huge demand for rental properties in Canterbury with over 2000 residential homes currently uninhabitable because of the earthquake.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected

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The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.