Frustrated Christchurch residents are banding together to take on their insurance companies, who they say are taking too long to process their earthquake damage claims.
Ongoing post-earthquake stresses are having an effect on Cantabrians, resulting in increased demand for anger management counselling. We hear from Jo Westbury, clinical director of Stopping Violence Services, and Struan Duthie, director of Petersgate Counselling.
In the next few minutes, the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch is being presented with the ANZAC of the Year award, to recognise the huge clean up job the students did after the earthquakes.
Several hundred people gathered in central Christchurch yesterday to voice their anger at a growing list of complaints about local and central government's response to the earthquake.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive, Roger Sutton.
DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Is it still a fundamental purpose of his Government to narrow the wage gap between New Zealand and Australia, and to grow local wages in New Zealand? TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the economy? Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Finance: In dollar terms, what is the shortfall in the tax-take for the nine months to March revealed in yesterday’s Financial Statements compared to October’s pre-election update? Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: How much has been raised to date by the Earthquake Kiwi Bonds and, at this rate, how many years will it take to cover the Government’s estimated $5.5 billion liability resulting from the Canterbury earthquakes? Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister for Social Development: How will Budget 2012 provide greater support for young people most at risk of long-term welfare dependency? Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Does he stand by the Prime Minister’s statement regarding asset sales that “We are not going to do anything tricky there”? Dr JIAN YANG to the Associate Minister of Health: How is the Government expanding its programme to reduce rheumatic fever in vulnerable communities? Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by all his comments regarding housing? JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: What is the plan to pay for the Government’s transport expenditure given that the Ministry of Transport’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister warns of a funding shortfall of $4.9 billion if high oil prices and low GDP growth continue? MARK MITCHELL to the Minister for Economic Development: How is the Government improving value for money in its procurement of services for the public sector? DARIEN FENTON to the Minister of Labour: Does she stand by her statement that “I do not want to see unnecessary change for change’s sake. Rather I am looking to put in place pragmatic solutions as we implement our manifesto commitments and let employers, employees and business focus on what they do best.”? Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he still have confidence in the Minister for Social Development and the Associate Ministers for Social Development; if so, why?
Christchurch hotels lost a million guest nights in the year following the February earthquake, but tourism in the city is now picking up again.
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Lyttelton Plunket Rooms. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Lyttelton Plunket Rooms. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Redcliffs School, 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Fence, Lyttelton. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned house, Avonside Dr, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Footbridge, River Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Corner Gayhurst Rd and Locksley Ave, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned houses, Avonside Dr, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned house, River Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Keller St, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Keller St, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Sewerage solutions, Retreat Rd, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "St George’s Presbyterian church hall. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "185 Empty Chairs memorial. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "185 Empty Chairs memorial. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Bus stop, Avonside. 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Footbridge, River Rd, Avonside, 25 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Armagh St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Memorial, St Luke’s Anglican Church. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Rubble. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Abandoned building, CBD. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Hereford St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Cleared site, CBD. 26 Feb 2012.".