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.
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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.
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.
Cabinet to decide on govt's contribution to quake clean up
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Cabinet will today decide how the Government will contribute to the clean up in Canterbury following Saturday's massive earthquake.
Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report
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The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
Chch social enterprises not losing momentum
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The grass roots organisations that sprang up after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake are showing little sign of fading away.
State of emergency expected to be lifted in Canterbury
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The state of emergency imposed in Canterbury after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 12 days ago is expected to be lifted today.
Small Canterbury businesses call for Government help
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The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce estimates up to 150 of the region's small businesses will fold if they're not given Government assistance to relocate from their earthquake-stricken premises.
After the earthquakes, Lyttelton Redux
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Lyttelton was hit harder than most by the Christchurch earthquakes - particularly the Lyttelton Museum. But now it's back - triumphantly, we may say! - with a little help from its friends, past and present. Key historical figures in Lyttelton's history are brought back to life in a new exhibition by Julia Holden - Lyttelton Redux - which has just opened at Canterbury Museum.
Long wait ahead for owners of Canterbury's damaged sections
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The owners of more than three-thousand properties damaged by the Canterbury earthquake have been told the repair job could take nearly three years.
Marlborough Civil Defence boss says Canterbury and Kaikoura quakes dress r…
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Disaster officials warn that no amount of planning can prepare the country for the reality of a large-scale earthquake. The South Island Alpine Fault Earthquake Response Forum is in Nelson as part of its awareness-raising road-show, as the region is vulnerable to large quakes in both the south and north islands. Tracy Neal reports.
Claims for uninhabitable homes in Canterbury still rising
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The Earthquake Commission says claims from Canterbury homeowners are pouring in with 45,000 recorded so far, and 100,000 expected by the time the dust settles.
Engineering expert - Capital must learn from Canterbury quake
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The head of an international team of engineers who are expert in designing for disasters says Wellington should look closely at the lessons from the Canterbury earthquake.
Commission hears crucial evidence was destroyed
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The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard that evidence crucial to working out what caused the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building, was destroyed by the firm which oversaw its design.
The Panel with Gordon McLauchlan and Penny Ashton (part 1)
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Topics - Insurance premiums are expected to rise across the board, as insurance companies look to recoup some of the massive losses from the Canterbury earthquake. and what lasting effects might children suffer from the earthquake?
Earthquake Recovery Minister on Orion price hike
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More now on Canterbury people having to pay an extra 5 dollars 20 on their monthly power bill from next April with the Commerce Commission telling the Orion lines company it can put up prices.
The latest from an earthquake engineer in Christchurch
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It's day four of the massive clean-up operation in Canterbury. Hundreds of shops and offices in the region are being assessed to check if they're safe.
Super-Council may be on the Cards for Canterbury
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A super council, along the lines of Auckland city could be on the cards in Canterbury, but not until the earthquake recovery is well underway.
John Key gives rundown of widespread damage in Canterbury
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An emergency Cabinet Meeting is being held at Parliament as reports begin to come in of the damage in Canterbury caused by this afternoon's earthquake.
Canterbury's chief medical health officer warns of asbestos
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The chief medical officer of health for the region, Dr Alistair Humphrey, says people carrying out repairs on their earthquake-stricken properties need to be wary of asbestos.
Emergency powers being put in place in Canterbury
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The Government has already put in place ten orders-in-council under emergency powers rushed through Parliament this month to deal with the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake.
Midday News for 7 March 2018
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The State Services Commission is investigating Canterbury earthquake insurer Southern Response. A new pharmacy council ethics code has upset doctors.
Two years after first quake, many still finding their feet
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It all started two years ago today at 4:36 in the morning, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Canterbury.
Roger Sutton discusses Christchurch's recovery
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In the wake of the February disaster, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was set up to coordinate the overall recovery.
Economic recovery programme launched
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An economic recovery programme for Christchurch - including multi-billion dollar investments - has been announced by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister.
Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching
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Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.