Christchurch locals made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the council for 100 percent rates relief.
Te Ahi Kaa check out the relief effort following the Christchurch earthquake on February 22, 2011.
Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations.
Christchurch residents made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the city council for 100 percent rates relief.
A newspaper lying on the boardroom table has a headline reading 'Top NZ companies planning contributions to earthquake relief'. A group of CEOs at a high level meeting almost have cardiac arrests when the chair reports that 'Some comedian suggested we CEOs donate our salary increases and bonuses... But now, moving on to serious matters... Context - Some big companies like Fletcher Building, General Motors and others have pledged substantial money to the Christchurch earthquake relief funds. The Christchurch earthquake happened 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd trying to keep cool".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake aftermath. Bedding is in high demand at the Addington Raceway Relief Centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Bedding is in high demand at The Addington Raceway Relief Centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Bedding is in high demand at The Addington Raceway Relief Centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Bedding is in high demand at The Addington Raceway Relief Centre".
Light-Relief - With no power after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch (22 February 2011) the neighbour's freezer thawed out along with their Deep South Ice Cream - so Tiggles the Kunekune Piglet thinks the spoils of the power-cut are yummy!
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jordan Luck from the Dance Exponents".
A Japanese Disaster Relief Team Lock-Ritlite Safety Belt made from blue webbing with red stitching, silver powder coated buckle, carabiner on running safety belt and a red fabric emergency kit with contents.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd get watered on a hot day".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd get watered on a hot day".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd get watered on a hot day".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd get watered on a hot day".
Site where artists can donate songs which are compiled into an album to raise money for Christchurch earthquake relief. Includes information about the first album, how to submit a song, and an online shop; and news blog of quake- and album-related information.
Someone representing 'government', 'neighbours', 'firemen', 'friends' etc, all of which are printed on a her tshirt, reaches down with a 'helping hand' to 'Canterbury'. Refers to the Canterbury of 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jason Kerrison (left) and Matt Treacy from Opshop".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake aftermath. Baby Rito Neho, aged 5 months, during breakfast at the Addington Raceway Relief Centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Crowd get sprayed with water to cool down".
Light Relief: We are flushed with too many puns about this image! However you know your sewers are in trouble when the liquefaction comes up through the pipes! Taken after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.