Vehicles on the HMNZS Canterbury. These will help with the earthquake recovery in Lyttelton and Christchurch.
Vehicles on the HMNZS Canterbury. These will help with the earthquake recovery in Lyttelton and Christchurch.
'The Politician' cartoon strip. A member of the government staff reads in a newspaper 'These emergency powers they've given the minister are the equivalent of war powers' and he adds 'and he's making the most of them!' The second frame shows a minister wearing a military uniform with cap that includes copious braiding and medals; he is sitting behind a desk labelled 'Minister General'. Context - Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will be established as a stand-alone government department to enable an effective, timely and co-ordinated rebuilding and recovery effort in Canterbury. The controversial bill empowers the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) to take control of councils it believes are failing on reconstruction work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A chimpanzee paints with a palette of colours. Context: After the earthquakes in Christchurch buildings and areas were designated green, blue, red or white depending on the degree of damage. Buildings in the 'red' zone were then examined to ascertain whether they should be demolished or restored and sometimes the land itself was deemed unsafe. There have been many controversial decisions made which is the point the cartoon makes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Two skeletal people sit in armchairs waist-deep in silt. The man is reading the newspaper and says 'The wait's over! The Land Report's due out dear!... DEAR?' He realises that his wife, whose bony hand clutches 'EQC update No. 37', is dead. Context - On Thursday 23 June Prime Minister John Key, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and representatives from engineering consultants Tonkin & Taylor announced the first part of the Government's long-awaited land report that revealed the fate of up to 5000 quake-damaged homes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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Bronze award presented to Claire Laredo, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
Bronze award presented to Matthew Prendergast, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes continues today, with overseas experts critiquing a New Zealand report that calls for a two-billion dollar upgrade to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Canterbury Public Library viewed from near the Bridge of Rememberance,
The title is 'Gerry BrownLie?' and the cartoon shows the Minister for Earthquake recovery, Gerry Brownlee, saying 'I promise not to promise again'. The words 'Red Zone' appear beneath with the word 'faced' inserted between them. Context: The 'Red Zone' is the earthquake area in which houses cannot be rebuilt. Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has apologised for falsely promising red zone homeowners they would be paid out for improvements to their house. Brownlee promised in June that, in some cases, home improvements like new kitchens would be included in the government settlement offer for red zone houses. But the offer is only valid if the improvement has added to the footprint of the house. (Press - 4 September 2011) Alternate version of DCDL-0018757 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The cartoon shows the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, who wears a jacket with 'CERA' printed on it, reading from the 'Doomsday Book'. He reads 'The following suburbs and my hopes of a reputation as an effective minister, are now officially listed as munted...' Context - On 23rd June Prime Minister, John Key, officially announced which streets and suburbs in earthquake-ravaged Christchurch would be abandoned. For many residents, there has been too much delay and too little information regarding progress towards resolving questions about which land can or cannot be used for rebuilding for Gerry Brownlee's reputation to remain unsullied. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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The cartoon shows a desperate man representing 'Christchurch' who is clutching the end of a broken plank that protrudes from a crumbling cliff-face. He says 'Who said we're living ON the edge?!' Context - the man is suggesting that they are not On the edge but OVER it. Refers to the continuing hardships facing many Christchurch residents as earthquakes and aftershocks continue and many face large financial losses because of insurance problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.
One of the Christchurch suburbs worst hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is on the way to recovery.
A tent in the Botanic Gardens which is being used as a memorial for the Canterbury earthquakes.
Sarah Lockey is a New Zealander in London who is organising a fundraiser for Canterbury earthquake victims.
German pianist and professor of music at Canterbury University previews upcoming earthquake fundraising concert tour of NZ.
The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority; they're putting the Rugby World Cup on the school curriculum.
Details of the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority are announced and Senior Labour MPs meet in Dunedin.
Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act.
The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is calling for changes to building standards as a matter of urgency.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Canterbury and London Streets in Lyttelton.