Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry

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After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint.

Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now

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Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.

Christchurch homeowners describe battles to get "as when new" repairs

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Christchurch homeowners speak to Checkpoint about their battles with EQC, to have their homes repaired to "as new" standard, not "pre earthquake".

Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand

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The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.

Christchurch earthquake class action heads to court

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A class action taken by 40 Canterbury earthquake claimants against Southern Response heads to court tomorrow.

Canterbury mental health worries dominate committee debate

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Worries about the mental health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes dominated a fiery meeting at Parliament today.

Business group attacks rebuild slow-down

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Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports.

Freight costs rise in wake of earthquake

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Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch school closures harmed communities

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A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago.

Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark

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Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark.

Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects

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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.

North Canterbury farmers take another hit

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Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets

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.

Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open

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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.

Class action against Southern Response to proceed

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The High Court has said 40 Christchurch homeowners wanting to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response can move forward with their claim.

Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital

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Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.

Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first

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A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake.

Christchurch City Council labelled naive for rates inquiries

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Christchurch council has asked its residents to tell it if earthquake repairs haven't been done so it can accurately assess their property's value.

Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement

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What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners.

Call for Royal Commission into shoddy quake repairs

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Frustrated Christchurch home-owners have delivered a 3000 strong petition to the government, calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into shoddy earthquake repairs.

Signs positive Chch Cathedral will be restored, group says

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The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising.

EQC says it has enough money to respond

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The EQC says it has enough staff and money in the kitty to respond to the latest earthquakes, despite still having work to do in Christchurch - five years after on.

Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura

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The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town.

Work underway to repair earthquake damaged cliff

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Those repairing an earthquake damaged cliff in Christchurch have had to wrangle with home owners who don't want to sell, and relocating a rare flightless moth. Rachel Graham reports.

Engineers examine CTV site as inquiry continues

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An investigation is continuing into the CTV site, where 115 people died in the Christchurch earthquake five years ago. Dr Maan Alkaisi, whose wife died in the collapse, is keeping a close eye on developments as engineers examine the site.

Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes

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Christchurch's tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do.

Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans

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Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action.

Heritage building in Chch's Art Centre to reopen

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After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight.

Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch

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A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes.

Chch locals fed up with late night noise

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The agency in charge of fixing earthquake damaged pipes and roads in Christchurch was last night issued an excessive noise notice after keeping residents awake in the early hours.