Empowered Christchurch: Newsletter 1

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A copy of Empowered Christchurch's first newsletter, published on 4 September 2014.

Empowered Christchurch: Newsletter 2

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A copy of Empowered Christchurch's second newsletter, published on 22 February 2015.

Christchurch Innovations: Recover Canterbury

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The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.

Empowered Christchurch Mayoral Campaign: Profile Statement

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A copy of Hugo Kristinsson's profile statement for the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections. Kristinsson ran for Christchurch Mayor during this election.

Empowered Christchurch Mayoral Campaign: Media Release

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A copy of a media release announcing Hugo Kristinsson's decision to run for Christchurch Mayor in the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections.

Empowered Christchurch: Submission on the Draft Transition Recovery Plan

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A copy of Empowered Christchurch's submission on CERA's Draft Transition Recovery Plan, Greater Christchurch Earthquake Recovery: transition to regeneration.

Shermine Kwok Photograph 51

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A photograph of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Peter Sparrow

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A copy of a letter from Empowered Christchurch to Peter Sparrow, Director of Building Control and Rebuild at the Christchurch City Council, sent on 23 October 2014. The letter is a response to another letter sent by Peter Sparrow to Empowered Christchurch regarding existing use rights and exemptions from a building consent. In this letter, Empowered Christchurch requests furthur clarification from the Christchurch Building Consent Authority about these concepts.

Future Christchurch Lecture Photograph 5

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A photograph of a Master of Architecture student from the University of Auckland giving a presentation at a Future Christchurch lecture series. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Minutes

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A copy of the minutes from a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Transcript

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A copy of the transcript of a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Audio

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An audio recording of a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.

Best Practice for Cyclists - Christchurch

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A best practice traffic management guideline, produced in February 2014, which helps traffic management team members manage cyclists through road work sites safely.

Future Christchurch Lecture Photograph 2

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A photograph of a Master of Architecture student from the University of Auckland giving a presentation at a Future Christchurch lecture series. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Future Christchurch Lecture Photograph 1

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A photograph of a Master of Architecture student from the University of Auckland giving a presentation at a Future Christchurch lecture series. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Future Christchurch Lecture Photograph 4

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A photograph of a Master of Architecture student from the University of Auckland giving a presentation at a Future Christchurch lecture series. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Future Christchurch Lecture Photograph 3

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A photograph of a Master of Architecture student from the University of Auckland giving a presentation at a Future Christchurch lecture series. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Global Archaeology Authority - Christchurch City

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An authority granted by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, providing the authority to carry out earthquake repair work that may affect archaeological sites within the Christchurch City area.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 55

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A photograph of a media briefing on the Christchurch earthquake response. The briefing was held in the in the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

BeckerFraserPhotos March 2013 photograph 190

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An aerial photograph of Christchurch, looking over the Christchurch International Airport towards the CBD.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 56

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A photograph of a media briefing on the Christchurch earthquake response. The briefing was held in the in the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Mayor Bob Parker is about to speak.

Shermine Kwok Photograph 71

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A photograph of the entrance to the new Christchurch City Council Civic offices on Worcester Street.

Shermine Kwok Photograph 72

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A photograph of the entrance to the new Christchurch City Council Civic offices on Worcester Street.

Empowered Christchurch Mayoral Campaign: Open Letter

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A copy of an open letter written by Hugo Kristinsson during his campaign for Christchurch Mayor in the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections. In the letter, Kristinsson expresses his concerns with the land-zoning decisions made by CERA.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 85

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A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 86

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A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery.

WEMO ERT Set 4 - March 2011 - Photograph 01

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A photograph of a whiteboard in the Christchurch City Council Command Unit in Latimer Square. The whiteboard includes information about each USAR team working in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 87

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A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 84

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A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Roger Sutton

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A copy of a letter from Hugo Kristinsson which was sent to Roger Sutton on 19 September 2013. The letter was sent on behalf of Empowered Christchurch. In the letter, Kristinsson expresses his concern about changes to the Building Act which he states, 'waive liability for the Building Consent Authority when repairs are carried out on homes with land damage'. He also discusses the CERA community forums, which he feel are not fufilling their purpose of supporting and informing the Canterbury community. Lastly, Kristinsson lodges an Official Information Act request, asking for all forum notices and minutes to be released to the public and for access to land information to be provided.