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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.

1,600 Canterbury homeowners with EQC quake claims open

There are 1,600 Canterbury homeowners with earthquake claims still open with EQC. About 100 homeowners turned up to a meeting organised by EQC Fix in Christchurch on Monday night - all with stories of home repair hell, botched repairs, or seemingly never-ending arguments with EQC, Southern Response, or their private insurer. They were all tired and wondering why they still had to fight more than nine years on from the first Canterbury Earthquake. Checkpoint video journalist Logan Church travelled to Christchurch to speak to those still fighting for what they believe they are entitled too.

Catharsis as Christchurch quake redzone development opens

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Christchurch residents forced away from their redzone homes returned today for the unveiling of the the Avon loop pathway - the first redevelopment, nine years on from the deadly earthquake. Reporter Conan Young went along to hear from them.

Lawyer dismisses Labour's plan for an Earthquake Court

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A Christchurch lawyer with more than 100 insurance cases before the courts is dismissing Labour's plans for a special Earthquake Court.

Limitation periods for Chch quake due to expire despite 'bloody mess'

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As IAG and Southern Response's limitation periods for claims resulting from the February, 2011 earthquake nears, Christchurch lawyer Peter Woods says the current situation is a "bloody mess".

Christchurch's new QE2 sports complex opens

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The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble.

Canterbury homeowners ‘systematically short-changed’ by insurer

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Architect Bob Burnett is part of a class action group yet to resolve claims with Southern Response. The group argues the insurer, which was established to settle outstanding AMI claims, has systematically short-changed them. Mr Burnett said the insurer had done more damage to his home than had been done in the earthquakes. The 40 members of the class action group head to court next Wednesday.

Felicity Milburn

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Christchurch Art Gallery curator talks about the show she has recently taken to Western Australia about the consequences of the earthquakes on Christchurch artists.

Protestors greet Brownlee at recovery strategy launch

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister's released what he says is a how-to strategy for the rebuild following the Canterbury earthquakes. Gerry Brownlee says the strategy for improving investment, innovation and job creation will extend beyond economic recovery and into education, culture and social recovery.

Research shows quakes produced millions of tonnes of waste

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New research shows the Canterbury earthquakes generated eight million tonnes of waste - forty times what would normally come from local households in a year.

Chch clean up underway, as calls made for more shelter

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Some people in Christchurch who spent last night in freezing earthquake damaged homes with no power, are backing a call from the community group Cancern for emergency shelters to be set up when the next winter storm hits.

Minister refuses to intervene to overturn logburner ban

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The minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is refusing to intervene and force the Canterbury regional council, to loosen rules around log burners in Christchurch.

Quake wage subsidies wind down from tomorrow

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From tomorrow, the Government is winding down the subsidy that allows earthquake-damaged businesses in Canterbury to keep paying their workers' wages.

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.

Number of Christchurch burglaries has increased after quake

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The police say there have been more burglaries in Christchurch following the February earthquake.

Local heroes acknowledged in Kaiapoi

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Several earthquake volunteers, including those who helped deliver more than 400 tonnes of food to hard hit suburbs, have been recognised at a ceremony in the Canterbury town of Kaiapoi.

Student Volunteer Army organisers to help Japan

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Two students who helped organize the 10,000 strong student volunteer army during the Christchurch earthquake are going to Japan to help students there mobilize an army of their own.

Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops

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The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.

23 job losses as Nelson rest home closes

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Elderly and ill people evacuated from Christchurch to Nelson after the February earthquake are having to move for a second time, following the sudden closure of a rest home in Nelson.

All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake

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The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.

New business hub calling for applications

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A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.

Reaction to press conference

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The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or CanCERN represents dozens of residents' associations and community groups. Tom McBrearty is chairman, whose own house has been badly affected.

Anna Kijanowska

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Polish pianist in NZ for the Christchurch Polish Association's earthquake fundraising concert this Saturday.

Third Canterbury council in insurance strife

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The Christchurch city and Waimakariri District councils have from today got no insurance cover for future earthquakes after their existing policies expired at 4pm.

Focus on Politics for 1 July 2011

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It's no longer politics as usual in Christchurch following a series of devastating earthquakes. Not everyone in the city and its surrounding areas is happy with last week's offer to buy out those households on land which has suffered the worst damage. Our political editor Brent Edwards investigates.