National earthquake memorial to be held next week

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister John Key says the day will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury, but the Cabinet ruled out declaring a national holiday.

Opposition warn National not to rush through policies

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The declaration by the Finance Minister that all spending is now under review has prompted warnings that the Christchurch earthquake should not be used to push through unpopular policies.

President of Ireland visits Christchurch Earthquake National Memorial

Articles, TV3

He is the first head of state to visit the memorial since its unveiling.

Labour says by-election victory indictment on National Govt

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Labour Party says its crushing victory in the Christchurch East by-election is an indictment of the National Government's poor response to the earthquakes.

The Natural Hazards Research Platform and National Science Challenge

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A video of a presentation by Andrew King of GNS Science on "The Natural Hazards Research Platform and National Science Challenge". The presentation was delivered at the Learning from Lifeline Week and Planning Collaborations forum as part of the University of Canterbury's Lifeline Week.

National MP Brownlee defends former Southern Insurance chairman

Audio, Radio New Zealand

National MP Gerry Brownlee says it's a great tragedy that the former chairman of government insurer Southern Response has been treated the way that he has. Ross Butler resigned on Tuesday night after a State Services Commission inquiry found Southern Response had broken its code of conduct and possibly the law, when it used private investigators to secretly record meetings of earthquake victims. The Minister for Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods says Mr Butler was aware of what was going on, as was Mr Brownlee when he was a Minister.

PM announces a national memorial service for Chch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More now from today's post cabinet news conference where the Prime Minister announced that a national memorial service to mark the Christchurch earthquake will be held in the city on Friday March the 18th.

Christchurch schools call for leeway on national standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Information sheet for participants

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Young women's experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic - Information sheet.

Best of the Week for 10 September 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 10 September. This week........we have a review of our coverage of the earthquake that rocked Christchurch on Saturday morning.

Canterbury University bailout not on National or Labour's cards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 148

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A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 158

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A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 157

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A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.

Best of the Week - 25 February 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 25th February . This week.......we have coverage of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on Tuesday 22 Febraury.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 18 March 2011 (2)

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A guide to the National Christchurch Memorial Service.

Poster used to advertise the Young women's experiences of COVID-19 researc…

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Poster inviting potential participants to contact researchers engaged in the Young Women's Experiences of COVID-19 research project.

20130511_1538_EOS M-22 The Last National Bank?

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I think all the National Banks in the country have been either closed or rebranded ANZ, but this one on the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets is still inside the CBD red zone and has yet to be touched. I have heard that this building is staying so whether it becomes an ANZ or not time will tell. This was one of the top five busiest pedest...

Major Capital Project Management - Address by Michael Rouse

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A video of an address by Michael Rouse, National Lead at Deloitte Australia, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Confidence section, and covered the role of the external advisory in project execution and construction management in terms of ensuring best practice and cost savings.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of the National Library building, corner of Salisbury and Manchester Streets".

Best of the Week - 4 March 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 4 March. This week.......more news and interviews about the Christchurch earthquake and we delve into an ice cave created by Mt Erebus in Antartica.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 150

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A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 149

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A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.

Calls for more leeway for Chch over national standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

National touts earthquake successes as reason for Chch seats

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Labour party candidates in two of the closest-run election seats, Christchurch Central, and Waimakariri are refusing to accept defeat.

National Party wants to force councils to free up land

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The National Party wants to force councils to free up land for development in a bid to get more houses built. The party's proposal would give the government emergency powers modelled on those used to speed up house building in Canterbury following the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Party leader Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

National to confirm Auckland Central candidate by early Aug - Brownlee

Audio, Radio New Zealand

National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee discusses today's resignations from Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, his track record in helping Christchurch earthquake claimants, and National's plans for the Auckland Central electorate.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 17 March 2011 (2)

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An advertisement for an edition of the Press including a guide to the National Christchurch Memorial Service.

Southland Times Image: Robyn Edie 2010:12:07 18:50:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Invercargill Fire Station fire fighters who recently went to help in Christchurch for the Canterbury Earthquake cleanup. The National Boss presented the fire fighters with a Certificate of Commendation on Tuesday night. Invercargill firefighters Cameron McLachlan, Pete Scarlet, Dennis Hika, Chris Hamilton, Aaron Ramsay, National Commander Mike Hall, John Gilder, Ron Fetolofai (absent Murray Milne-Maresca) presented a certificate of commendation for their service during the Christchurch earthquake by national commander Mike Hall yesterday".

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0464

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A photograph showing painted out sign with the words "N.Z. NATIONAL".