Nine to Noon continues to look at who's in the running to head up our biggest cities after local elections in October, with a focus today on the 11 candidates vying to be mayor of Christchurch. Three-term mayor Lianne Dalziel announced last July she'd be stepping down as mayor, having overseen nearly a decade's worth of the city's rebuild following the devastating earthquakes. The two major contenders for the role are Burwood city councillor Phil Mauger and former Canterbury District Health Board chief executive David Meates. Other contenders include the city's Wizard, a coffee boss, pro-gun pastor and a candidate who's stood in every election since 1971. For more, Kathryn is joined by David Williams, the South Island correspondent for Newsroom.co.nz.
A video of an interview with Mayor Bob Parker, recorded at the Civil Defence Headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery on the evening of the 22 February 2011. Parker talks about the fatalities and damage caused by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker (right) talks to media about architectural plans for Christchurch's rebuild following the September 4th earthquake. From left, architects Richard Dalman and Ian Athfield with Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch mayor Bob Parker (R) talks to media about architectural plans for Christchurch's rebuild following September 4th's earthquake. (L-R) Architects Richard Dalman and Ian Athfield with mayor Bob Parker".
A graphic comparing the salaries of Canterbury mayors.
A compliation of photographs of Mayor Bob Parker.
Caricature of Mayor Bob Parker dissolving into quakes; below the image is the name 'Christchurch' in very quavery letters. A second version shows Bob Parker without the shakes and without the name 'Christchurch'. Context - Opinion seems to be that Mayor Bob Parker has shown excellent leadership during the earthquakes and aftershocks in Christchurch. The earthquakes were on 4 September and 22 February. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Shows in six cameos the Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker and his wife, Jo Nicholls Parker, wining and dining in six different places, including Christchurch. Context: Christchurch mayoress Jo Nicholls-Parker will add "real value" to a planned series of ratepayer-funded overseas trips, Mayor Bob Parker says. Councillors will discuss whether to approve regular visits by the mayor and mayoress to Christchurch's sister cities and "other strategic partners". (Press 13 June 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A video of a presentation by Hon. Lianne Dalziel, Mayor of Christchurch, during a panel at the 2016 Seismics in the City Conference. The panel has three themes:A City on the Move: Collaboration and Regeneration: "'Christchurch is now moving rapidly from the recovery phase into a regeneration stage with Central and Local Government working with the wider community, including the business community to ensure we get optimal outcomes for greater Christchurch' (CECC)."Looking Back: Remembering and Learning: "What are the milestones? What are the millstones? What have we learnt? What have we applied?"Looking Forward: Visioning and Building: "What do we aspire to? What are the roadblocks? What is the way forward?"
A video about the reopening of the city branch of the Punting on the Avon route, which has been closed since the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The video includes an interview with Mayor Bob Parker about tourism in Christchurch. He mentions that Australia has updated its travel advisory on Christchurch to say that it is as safe as the other cities in New Zealand. The video also includes footage of Parker poling a punt.
A video of a press conference with Mayor Bob Parker about the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The conference is held outside the temporary Civil Defence headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery. Parker announces that he had declared a state of emergency for Christchurch. He also gives advice to residents, telling them to conserve water, avoid flushing the toilets, to not go out and 'rubberneck', and to check on their neighbours.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
A map showing overseas locations visited by Mayor Bob Parker.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
We're joined by the mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Mayor Bob Parker talks to a reporter from Sky News.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Mayor Bob Parker".
A page banner promoting an article about Mayor Bob Parker.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Rick Cooper has started a collection to benefit the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Pictured is Councillor Doreen Blyth, Chair of Emergency Management. Mayor Cooper said he was already blown away at the generosity of Taupo people".