Parklans residents shaken by earthquakes

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Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands say their area should be made a red-zone.

Sharp jolt awakens Christchurch residents

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A sharp earthquake was felt in Christchurch and Canterbury last night, jolting residents awake just before midnight.

Thousands of Christchurch residents attend expo on rebuild

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Thousands of Christchurch residents have shared their views on how the central city should be rebuilt after February's catastrophic earthquake.

Red-zone residents greet Labour recovery plan cautiously

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Residents living in Canterbury's red zones are praising Labour's plan to help them recover from the effects of the region's earthquakes.

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.

New housing village opens for quake-displaced residents

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A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.

Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting

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Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Thousands of Chch residents await ruling on compensation

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Thousands of residents living in homes made vulnerable to flooding and liquefaction by the Christchurch earthquakes will find out today how they'll be compensated.

Former Christchurch residents have new lives in new cities

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Ready or not for an earthquake, many former Christchurch residents have left canterbury for what they describe as more stable pastures.

Quake-hit Christchurch Residents having to return home

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Some Canterbury residents are returning to homes damaged in last year's 7.1 earthquake, because they can't afford to live anywhere else.

Christchurch quake compensation to be announced

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Residents will find out today if they can remain, or if they'll have to leave their homes. With guests Pam Harrison, a Dallington resident who expects she'll have to abandon her home; Leanne Curtis, CanCERN spokesperson and Avonside resident; and David Middleton, former Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission for 17 years.

Christchurch residents angered by plan to create dump

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There were angry scenes at a Christchurch meeting last night as residents tried to stop a dump for earthquake debris being built in their suburb.

Residents of hard hit quake street calling for firmer timeline

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Residents in one of the streets worst affected by the Canterbury earthquake say they're still in the dark about their future.

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.

Christchurch residents hope for options on fate of homes

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Some residents have been waiting for the verdict on the fate of their home and land since the first earthquake hit in September last year.

Christchurch councillor worries residents may be by-passed

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A Christchurch City Councillor is worried the wishes of local residents and the council could be by-passed once the Earthquake Recovery Authority takes over rebuilding the city.

Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays

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Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes.

New quake claim could push residents higher up queue

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Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.

Court decision on EQC policy bittersweet for Flockton residents

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Residents of Christchurch's flood-prone Flockton Basin say a court judgment on how the Earthquake Commission handles claims based on the increased flood risk caused by the earthquakes is bitter sweet.

Canterbury Earthquake - Amanda Cropp

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Amanda Cropp is a Sumner resident.

Canterbury Earthquake - Judith Hughey

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Judith Hughey is a Christchurch resident.

Christchurch residents gather to mourn

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This morning tens-of-thousands are expected to gather to mourn the lives lost in Tuesday's earthquake. We hear from the Anlican Bishop of Christchurch.

Christchurch resident describes latest earthquake

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A series of aftershocks on Boxing Day has rocked Christchurch, hitting businesses hard over the post-Christmas sales.

Merivale Retirement Village displaced residents

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Displaced residents of Merivale Retirement village in Christchurch were told that they need to move out by April 1. A new facility that has replaced the earthquake damaged one won't have enough beds for everyone. The CEO of Age Concern Canterbury Simon Templeton talks about what measures are in place to look after these vulnerable elderly people.

Sumner residents seek answers to when they can return home

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Some Christchurch residents say the Christchurch City Council has been too slow to resolve the threat of rock fall to their homes, and they now hope the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will take over the job.

Canterbury Earthquake - James McMullan

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Christchurch resident James McMullan's house was badly damaged.

CERA checks on welfare of red & orange zoned residents

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The Earthquake Recovery Authority is knocking on the door of every red and orange zone resident in Christchurch to check on their welfare and offer them temporary accommodation if they need it.

Port Hills residents debate zoning decisions

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One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.

Residents frustrated waiting for EQC claims

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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.

Christchurch residents say they are frustrated

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The EQC undertook a rapid assessment of houses over a week ago and say they are confident they will get round all the residences in the Christchurch area within its eight week timeframe. Some Christchurch residents who say they are frustrated and angry about the lack of communication from the Earthquake Commission.