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Some residents in one of Christchurch's worst affected suburbs doubt a new government agency will help their earthquake recovery. An announcement about a new department is expected within days but some of those still severely affected question the setting up of a new bureaucracy.

Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Mediawatch for 19 February 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Marking the upcoming earthquake anniversary in Christchurch; right of reply on The Panel; newspaper stories with overhyped headlines; a controversial contest backfies on radio - but not really.

Canterbury Earthquake - Chris Brown

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Chris Brown is in Lyttleton - the epicentre of the quake.

Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Davy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Peter Davy is the chief executive of Ports of Lyttleton.

Canterbury Earthquake - Barry Corbett

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch city councillor Barry Corbett is at Civil Defence headquarters.

Canterbury Earthquake - Raul Dykstra

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The fire service in Christhcurch says its resources are stretched.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Jim Palmer is the CEO of the Waimakariri District Council.

Canterbury Earthquake - Barry Saunders

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Barry Saunders is at the epicentre of the earthquake - Lyttleton.

Canterbury Earthquake - James Thompson

Audio, Radio New Zealand

James Thompson is the Operations Manager for Civil Defence Christchurch.

Canterbury Earthquake - Bridget Mills

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Bridget Mills is in Latimer Square at a triage centre.

6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had on them.

History with Dr Grant Morris

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the destruction of major settlements in New Zealand history. He's just returned from a trip to Christchurch where he saw a lot of what has been built since their devastating earthquakes and what still needs to be constructed. Today he looks back on two famous historic examples of New Zealand settlements that were partially destroyed by earthquakes.

Chch's new super school opens in Aranui with a bumper roll

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Haeata is the first public school in Christchurch to cater for all ages, replacing three eastern suburbs schools that were closed after the earthquakes. RNZ joined more than 900 students for the first day.

New Chch City Council has first meeting with EQ Minister

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The newly elected Christchurch City Council had its first meeting with the Earthquake Recovery Minister last night, and councillors say it was the beginning of a much better working relationship.

The Vault - RNZ in Christchurch during the February 2011 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand has had to abandon the Christchurch building that was it's base and the home of Sound Archives - Nga Taonga Korero. Deborah Nation tells its earthquake story through audio - starting with the interview Brigette Mills was recording at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.