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State of emergency in Canterbury will be lifted today

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The state of emergency imposed in Canterbury after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago will be lifted today.

Canterbury geo-tech report shows majority of land repairable

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties.

Avalanche of legal cases emerging in wake of quake

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Christchurch's community law centre is braced for an avalanche of cases as people confront legal issues associated with the Canterbury earthquake.

Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help

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The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.

Quakes Royal Commission wraps up PGC hearing today

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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury earthquakes concludes its hearing into the collapse of the Pyne Gould building today.

Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral runs for council

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The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.

Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data

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As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.

Government considering new law to cover natural disasters.

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The Government is considering introducing a new law to cover any natural disaster of a similar size to the Canterbury earthquake.

1 in 4 chance of another big Canterbury quake

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Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.

New housing village opens for quake-displaced residents

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A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.

Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?

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The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.

17 jobs lost at Christchurch Art Gallery

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17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.

Shaken City Life

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Journalist Jane Bowron and her account of life in Christchurch during and since the earthquakes which have forever changed the city.

Nomadic home owner pleads for full rates relief

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Christchurch residents made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the city council for 100 percent rates relief.

Pigeon poo damaging Christchurch Cathedral

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The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.

Cost to build a home rises

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The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.

Memorial service marks 10th anniversary

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A civic memorial service was held at 12.30pm on the north bank of Oi Manawa, Canterbury National Earthquake Memorial.

Homeowners fight Southern Response over pay-out costs

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Forty Christchurch homeowners have headed back to court, as they seek to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response.

A one-stop shop for Christchurch quake claims

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The government has announced a new "hub" offering a bunch of separate services to Christchurch locals with ongoing earthquake-related problems.

CERA closing its doors after five years.

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Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday.

First freight chugs into Chch from Picton since Kaikoura quake

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The first freight train since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake has chugged into Christchurch, after an historic 348 kilometre journey from Picton.

Bob Burnett: better homes for better health

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Christchurch architect Bob Burnett founded the Superhome movement after his children got sick "bouncing around substandard rentals" after the Christchurch earthquake.

Law students volunteer to help homeowners battle EQC.

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Forty law students in Christchurch are volunteering their time to help local residents take the Earthquake Commission to the High Court.

Christchurch unearths saints kept in coffee jars

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A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Cultivate Christchurch

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Earthquake demolition work in Christchurch has made way for an urban farm that is equipping young people with life and work skills.

Blooming Better - nursery buoyed by Covid flower sales

The Aromaunga Baxters Flowers nursery in Heathcote, Christchurch sits right above the point where the earthquake struck on 22 February 2011. The greenhouses on the steep slopes of the Port Hills, as well as a big old villa and other brick buildings were badly damaged. Ten years on co-owner John Baxter says the earthquake damage is still being repaired, but sales have been boosted by a lack of imported flowers due to Covid-19 restrictions.

First Picton-Christchurch train departs since Kaikoura quake

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In half an hour, the first passenger train since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake will depart Picton for Christchurch. The 7.8 earthquake that struck the region in 2016 ripped up much of the scenic Coastal Pacific railway - sweeping kilometres of tracks out to sea and buried beneath slips. The rebuild of the railway line has taken two years and the efforts of nearly 1700 workers. Todd Moyle is KiwiRail's acting chief executive. He talks to Susie Ferguson.

Agencies move to establish the asbestos exposure risk

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Nine to Noon has been told that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is leading a multiagency group - including the Earthquake Commission, Fletcher Construction's EQR and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet - to try to identify which houses may have have had a high risk of containing asbestos and thereby quantify how many people may have been exposed. With Graham Darlow, Chief executive of Fletcher Construction and Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery.