A video about the Christchurch City Council housing complex on Conference Street in the Christchurch central city. The housing complex was unoccupied after the 22 February 2011 earthquake despite the housing shortage. Christchurch City Council said that the vacant units could not be lived in because of structural damage or damage to services. However, the building has been checked by structural engineers and many of the rooms have been deemed safe to occupy.
A video of an interview with Jenny Beecroft and Warren Beecroft about the housing shortage in Christchurch. Jenny's daughter Selena Beecroft had to move into Jenny's house with her two sons after the 22 February 2011 earthquake damaged her rental property. Selena has epilepsy and can only move into a rental property in walking distance of her work and her children's school. The family is one of many living in difficult situations despite the government's claim that there is no housing crisis in Christchurch.
A video of an interview with a family who are living in a shed. The family lost their rental property after the owners' other property was damaged by the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The family are one of many living in sheds, garages, and tents despite the government's claim that there is no housing crisis in Christchurch.
A PDF copy of a proposal prepared by Anglican Advocacy (formerly the Anglican Life Social Justice Unit) and Te Whare Roimata to MBIE and CERA in 2012. The report outlines how social housing could look in Christchurch's Inner City East following the Christchurch earthquakes.
A PDF copy of a letter from the Anglican Advocacy (formerly the Anglican Life Social Justice Unit), to Christchurch City Council requesting exemption from parking requirements for inner city east landowners.
Part of the Harvey Norman Centre, the one storey extension previously housing Vast Furniture and Freedom Interiors, has been demolished. Various excavators can be seen on site.
Part of the Harvey Norman Centre, the one storey extension previously housing Vast Furniture and Freedom Interiors, has been demolished. Various excavators can be seen on site.
Part of the Harvey Norman Centre, the one storey extension previously housing Vast Furniture and Freedom Interiors, has been demolished. Various excavators can be seen on site.
Part of the Harvey Norman Centre, the one storey extension previously housing Vast Furniture and Freedom Interiors, has been demolished. Various excavators can be seen on site.
A video of an interview with Jeremy and Tania Tomkins about their living situation after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The family of four were forced to move into their garage after the earthquake damaged their New Brighton home.
Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 9 February 2012.
Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 February 2012.
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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 11 July 2012.
Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 August 2012.
A building on Victoria Street, housing the Chinwag Eathai restaurant, that has been give a yellow placard. This was a building assessment system used following the February earthquake indicating that there should be limited access and that the building needs further evaluation.
Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 8 February 2012.
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Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 19 January 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 18 January 2012.
Page 15 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 23 June 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 13 July 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the South Island edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 July 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 10 February 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 13 July 2012.
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 17 July 2012.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 26 June 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 10 August 2012.
Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 18 August 2012.