Quake victim families want answers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.

BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0061

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Hague family in their kitchen and family room at 7 Ching Gardens".

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/10/2011: Family Fun in the Fanzone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 October 2011 entitled, "Family Fun in the Fanzone".

BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 112

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Families enjoying the sun by the Heathcote River in Cashmere Road".

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Family of quake victim question safety of building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a young man who died while protecting his sister during February's earthquake in Christchurch says the building they were in wasn't safe.

Letter from Roz Johnston 9 March 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 21 June 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 2)

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Family of quake victim call for action over access to Lyttelton

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a man killed while trying to reach his family after the February earthquake in Canterbury wants the Christchurch City Council to ensure people in Lyttelton are not cut off again.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 1)

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0058

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Hague family in their kitchen area at their home at 7 Ching Gardens in Horseshoe Lake".

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 May 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 March 2011

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A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

A third lawyer to help families at quake Royal Commission

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After an appeal from the families of Christchurch earthquake victims, a third lawyer is being appointed to the Royal Commission, to work specifically with them.

The Star 12 October 2011

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A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 12 October 2011.

The Star 14 October 2011

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A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 14 October 2011.

China asking NZ Government for quake compensation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.

All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.

Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission.

BeckerFraserPhotos November 2011 photograph 218

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Family walking in front of Coyote soon after Oxford Terrace was re-opened".

A Big Mobile Generator

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A large mobile generator on Travis Road. The photographer comments, "Big mobile generator giving power and relief to hard pressed families in North New Brighton after the Christchurch quake".

Christchurch Press 9 August 2011: Section A, Page 5

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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 9 August 2011.

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 287

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "392 Oxford Terrace, Avon Loop. This house has a direct association with the Locke family".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 22:49:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:16:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:13:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:14:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".