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Monday marks ten years since the Christchurch earthquake shattered New Zealand's second largest city. One-hundred-and-eighty five people lost their lives when a magnitude 6.2 quake shook the city apart. David Berry was one of the first responders in the city centre as part of Urban Search and Rescue. He speaks to Corin Dann.

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A man carrying a life-saving ring printed with the words 'Marlborough Chamber of Commerce' that is attached to a rope labelled 'Business lifeline' shouts 'Ahoy Christchurch businesses!' Context - enticing Christchurch businesses to other places after the earthquake. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson said the chamber's first priority was supporting Christchurch businesses through their association with the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. "When people start to weigh up their options, Marlborough has to be an option. We can show them Marlborough's an attractive place to do business." Residential development could also benefit from Christchurch arrivals, he said. (Stuff 2 March 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).