Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:10 15:01:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Linton Gray, owner of a submerged property in Kaipoi".

Earthquake funding shock

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Principal of Banks Ave School, Murray Edlin, and Canterbury Primary Principals Association president, John Bangma, discuss the issue of earthquake damaged schools in property repairs funding shock.

Authority has power to stop land prices sky-rocketing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says it could step into the property market to stop land prices sky-rocketing but is confident it won't have to.

Quake-affected homeowners unsure about future

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch owners worst affected by October's quake remain uncertain about their future, despite reassurance by the Earthquake Commission that many of the properties are safe to rebuild on.

Canterbury's chief medical health officer warns of asbestos

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chief medical officer of health for the region, Dr Alistair Humphrey, says people carrying out repairs on their earthquake-stricken properties need to be wary of asbestos.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 19/01/2014: Nostalgic Narrative

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 January 2014 entitled, "Nostalgic Narrative".

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Mesh fencing around a residential property. A recyling and an organics bin have been used to support the fencing, and inside a pile of building rubble can be seen.

An Independent Review of Project Management Processes for CERA’s Port Hill…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

This report to RCP Ltd and University of Canterbury summarises the findings of a 5 month secondment to the CERA Port Hills Land Clearance Team. Improvement strategies were initiated and observed. The Port Hills Land Clearance Programme is the undertaking of the demolition of all built structures from the Crown’s compulsory acquired 714 residential red zoned properties. These properties are zoned red due to an elevated life risk as a result of geotechnical land uncertainty following the 2011 Canterbury Earthquakes.

Christchurch Mail Image: Luke Thomas 2010:11:03 00:14:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Family help: Julie Burgess was happy to receive some free nappies for baby Oliver after losing her property in the September 4 earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 16:06:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Kokopu Lane residents, Don and Janet Dalley, with large openings through the property".

Earthquake Commission : EQC.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information about the EQC's work to provide natural disaster insurance to residential property owners. Canterbury earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-

Quake hearing told building in use despite yellow placard

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A property manager has been questioned at the Royal Commission investigating the Canterbury earthquakes about why he didn't tell tenants the building they worked in was unsafe.

Roger Sutton to head the Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Damaged properties, water, sewerage and the demolition of buildings in the city centre are first on the list for the new man in charge of the recovery operation in Canterbury.

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A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.

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A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.

Chch man told insurance will go up by $10,000 a year

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man has been left stunned after his insurance premium rose by 440 percent after his insurer decided his property was at a higher risk from earthquakes.

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A damaged residential property has been cordoned off with tape, and in front are the words "stay out!' written on a board. Piles of brick can be seen around the house.

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Damage to properties on Peterborough Street. The wall on a house has crumpled revealing the inside of the building. Fencing has been placed along the footpath to contain the building rubble.

Roz Johnson's Blog 05/08/2013: Colourful Canterbury Brewery Building Going

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 5 August 2013 entitled, "Colourful Canterbury Brewery Building Going".

House Talk | Episode 6: Lessons from the Rubble

Audio, Radio New Zealand

What are the lessons from the Christchurch earthquakes? The Government was slow in their quake response, but does that mean we should give more property market power to the private sector?

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:09 13:52:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aerial shot of the fault line that ruptured, causing Saturday's 7.1 earthquake. The fault runs between the house and garage of this property".

Quake hit building owners given three month deadline to repair

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:09 13:52:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aerial shot of the fault line that ruptured, causing Saturday's 7.1 earthquake. The fault runs between the house and garage of this property".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 15:22:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Cory Walsh on the silt down the rear of his Waireka Lane, Bexley, property".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:09 13:52:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aerial shot of the fault line that ruptured, causing Saturday's 7.1 earthquake. The fault runs between the house and garage of this property".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:11:11 13:29:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Heather Smith, service delivery supervisor for Battered Women's Refuge, starts moving things into their new safe house after the previous property sustained earthquake damage".

Chch maying be missing out on millions in insurance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A central-Christchurch property owner says attempts by insurance companies to limit the amount of money they end up paying out for earthquake damage, is just part of doing business.

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The demolition site where the Chateau Blanc Suites Apartment Hotel once was. On the cordon is a sign that says 'Private Property, Authorised parking only. Vehicles will be removed at owner's expense'.

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:10:19 13:45:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Brent Archer, his wife Chris, and 7 month-old daughter Ruby clean up their property in Rydal Street after another major after shock this afternoon".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:10 16:18:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Damaged property on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Durham Street North".