170 Christchurch City Council jobs gone
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More than 170 people employed by the Christchurch City Council have been told their jobs are gone as a result of the earthquake in February.
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EQC to start flood payouts in
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The EQC has got the green light to start settling the claims of thousands of Christchurch people whose homes became more at risk of flooding after the earthquakes.
Residents frustrated waiting for EQC claims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People in Canterbury with homes damaged by the February 22nd earthquake have less than six hours left to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission.
Memorial for quake victims to be revealed on 6th anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A memorial for the 185 people who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake will be blessed tonight, ahead of the unveiling tomorrow, on the sixth anniversary.
Cantabs get update on infrastructure and demolition
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More information on the earthquake zones in Canterbury has been revealed, and some people will soon be told they won't have to abandon their properties.
Third year could be the worst for quake-stressed Cantabrians
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Mental health experts in Christchurch are warning the worst could be still to come for people suffering from anxiety, depression and stress related to the earthquakes.
Laundry service set up for earthquake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
With many people in Christchurch still without power and water and the streets covered in a thick layer of silt, getting clean clothes is proving difficult.
Glass supply freezes as Christchurch companies clean up
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Glaziers and window makers in Christchurch say Saturday's earthquake smashed up to 90 percent of their glass supplies, leaving them without materials to repair people's homes.
A new inquiry into the quake rescue operation in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Relatives of the victims of February's earthquake in Christchurch are backing a new police inquiry into how people were rescued in the aftermath of the disaster.
CTV building not inspected by engineer after Boxing Day quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two separate chances to inspect the Canterbury Television building were missed before the February earthquake saw it pancake to the ground last year, killing 115 people.
CERA says new labelling needed for building safety
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says the language describing building safety is unhelpful and is worrying people needlessly. The Authority's CEO, Roger Sutton, joins the programme.
Architecture graduate turned illustrator celebrates beauty of New Zealand …
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Josh Currie sells hand-drawn illustrations of houses, including requests from people whose much-loved homes were lost to tragedies like housefires or the Christchurch earthquakes.
Top Stories for Wednesday 23 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Our programme this morning is completely devoted to the aftermath of yesterday's Christchurch earthquake. Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have been trapped in buildings in the city overnight. The emergency department at Christchurch Hospital is extremely busy with many seriously injured people. After an emergency cabinet meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister flew to Christchurch to view the aftermath of the quake first hand. Numerous stories, some of survival, others more tragic are emerging in the aftermath of the quake.
A documentary about how young people in Christchurch have adapted over the…
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquakes, fire and terrorism have shaped the lives of Christchurch teenagers growing up during the last decade. A documentary from NZBS students.
National Christchurch Memorial Service
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Rowan Quinn, Radio NZ reporter in Hagley Park, Christchurch, where tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service marking the February 22 earthquake.
Elderly low on priority list for earthquake repairs
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A forum's heard from older people in Christchurch saying they feel vulnerable, misled, and left out in the cold when it comes to earthquake repairs and payouts.
Royal Commission into quakes won't investigate liability
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People caught up in February's earthquake in Christchurch want to know why a Royal Commission of inquiry isn't going to apportion any blame for building collapses.
Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park
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Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.
District councillor backs Kaiapoi to pull through
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People in the Canterbury town of Kaiapoi say they are determined to preserve their community despite learning yesterday hundreds of earthquake-damaged homes will have to go.
EQC emails private information to wrong person
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In a serious privacy breach - the addresses and earthquake claim details of almost ten thousand Canterbury people have been mistakenly emailed by Earthquake Commission to the wrong person.
Canterbury's chief medical health officer warns of asbestos
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Quake hit building owners given three month deadline to repair
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.
Owner asked why he didn't strengthen building before quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done.
Earthquake property inspectors earning $750 a day
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Seven $750 a day - plus expenses. That's the sum being earned by more than 414 people employed by the Earthquake Commission to carry out property inspections in Christchurch.
Lessons from Christchurch earthquakes used to heal in Fiji
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An expert in psychosocial care working with the Fiji Red Cross is using her experience after the Christchurch earthquakes to help people in Fiji recover from Cyclone Winston.
Crematorium fears for Sydenham
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A group of business owners in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham fear the new crematorium there will drive people away from the area, which is trying to revitalise after significant earthquake damage.
Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal
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David Neal is the national programmes manager for the Red Cross. The Christchurch Red Cross response team is out with the fire service, searching buildings for people who might be trapped.
Empty Churches - Father John O'Connor
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Catholic priest Father John O'Connor is of a mind that religion is not about to become extinct in NZ, especially in light of how people responded to last month's Christchurch earthquake.
The National Christchurch Memorial Service (Part 2)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.
The National Christchurch Memorial Service (Part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.