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Te Pae, Christchurch's near $450 million convention centre, has been officially opened this afternoon with a pōwhiri and unveiling by Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Minister Megan Woods. Billed as a legacy for the city, it replaces the old centre which was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. Niva Chittock is at the ceremony and joins Lisa with the details.

Christchurch media briefing

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Christchurch earthquake coverage.

Minister says he has faith in Fletchers to prevent fraud

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from New Zealand First.

Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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

Canterbury Earthquake - Dave Cliff

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Superintendent Dave Cliff is the Canterbury District Police Commander.

Canterbury Earthquake - Mark Wilson

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Mark Wilson is the Principle of Cashmere High School.

Canterbury Earthquake - Mark Littleton

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Mark Littleton is the Chief Fire Officer in Lyttleton.

Christchurch Earthquake - Mayor Bob Parker

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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker gives advice to Cantabrians.

Canterbury Earthquake - Major Angus Mace

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Major Angus Mace is from Burnham Military Camp.

Canterbury Earthquake - Megan Hazeldean

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Megan Hazeldean runs the Akaroa Cottages in Banks Pennisula.

Canterbury Earthquake - Michael Brook

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Michael Brook is the Operations Manager of St John.

Christchurch Earthquake - Daniel O'Regan

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Daniel O'Regan is on Antigua Street.

Canterbury Earthquake - Alistair Hamilton

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Alistair Hamilton is the Canterbury Medical Officer of Health.

Rural Canterbury largely unscathed

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Federated Farmers Earthquake spokesperson John Hartnell joins the programme.

Canterbury Earthquake - Monique Oomen

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Monique Oomen is the communciations manager at Christchurch Airport.

Canterbury Earthquake - Elizabeth Brayton

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Elizabeth Brayton was in Charteris Bay when quake hit.

City Mission says there's a 'new level of poor' in Christchurch

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A Christchurch catering company has joined forces with the City Mission to tackle what is being described as a new era of poverty after the Canterbury earthquakes.

'When a City Falls' director praises blueprint for CBD

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The man who documented the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes with the film 'When A City Falls' says this week's plan for a new Christchurch CBD will forge a new path for the damaged city.