Cabinet announces 5-million-dollars for the Chch mayoral fund

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The Cabinet has decided to make an initial 5-million-dollar contribution to the Christchurch mayoral fund set up to help with the earthquake clean up.

Mayor hits back

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The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis.

Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised

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A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council.

Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake

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A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.

Criminals help quake victims.

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In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up.

Quake affected residents say they are being neglected

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More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned.

Key promises announcement next week on damaged land

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The Prime Minister, has promised people in Canterbury they will know next Wednesday whether they can rebuild on ground badly damaged by this month's earthquake.

Small Canterbury businesses call for Government help

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The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce estimates up to 150 of the region's small businesses will fold if they're not given Government assistance to relocate from their earthquake-stricken premises.

Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law

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A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.

Tonga hopes to raise one million for Chch

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The organisers of Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund hope to raise one million dollars by the end of tommorrow's two hour Radiothon which finishes at 1pm.

Business owners decision on buildings' future

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Business owners have told the Christchurch City Council they are haemorrhaging thousands of dollars a week, while it decides whether or not to demolish their buildings following last month's earthquake.