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.
The Prime Minister John Key says the day will be a provincial holiday in Canterbury, but the Cabinet ruled out declaring a national holiday.
Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.
He is the first head of state to visit the memorial since its unveiling.
A photograph of people travelling to the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011 in Hagley Park.
A photograph of the Cotter & Co. building behind wire fencing on High Street. The building formerly housed The National Gallery and New Zealand Tattoo.
A photograph of the Cotter & Co. building behind wire fencing on High Street. The building formerly housed The National Gallery and New Zealand Tattoo.
A photograph of the Cotter & Co. building on High Street, taken from Tuam Street. The building formerly housed The National Gallery and New Zealand Tattoo.
A photograph of the Cotter & Co. building on High Street.
A photograph of the Cotter & Co. building on High Street.
A photograph showing painted out sign with the words "N.Z. NATIONAL".
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.
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.
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.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "164-170 Hereford Street".
A photograph of a banner reading, "Rise Up Christchurch", flying above the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
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Patrick Gower is back, with the first of his investigations as National Correspondent.
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 school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.
The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.
The Labour party candidates in two of the closest-run election seats, Christchurch Central, and Waimakariri are refusing to accept defeat.
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.
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.
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...
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition site of National Library building, Salisbury Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition site of National Library building, Salisbury Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition site of National Library building, Salisbury Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition site of National Library building, Salisbury Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "National Bank building, corner Gloucester and Colombo Streets".