Authority has power to stop land prices sky-rocketing

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says it could step into the property market to stop land prices sky-rocketing but is confident it won't have to.

Chch Cathedral should be rebuilt says visiting expert

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An international expert in earthquake recovery who's touring New Zealand says it's inconceivable to think that a building as magnificent as Christchurch Cathedral won't be rebuilt.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 05/03/2011: Twiddling my fingers

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An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 5 March 2011 entitled, "Twiddling my fingers".

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A story submitted by M. to the QuakeStories website.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/05/2012: Alice's (re) Appearance

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 May 2012 entitled, "Alice's (re) Appearance".

QuakeStory 201

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A story submitted by Robyna Smith to the QuakeStories website.

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A story submitted by Linda Grainger to the QuakeStories website.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "These bins are used for the secure recovery of business documents. Here it's the Clarendon Tower which is being cleared".

All Right? Presentation

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A PDF copy of a presentation about All Right and psycho-social recovery in Canterbury. The presentation showcases many of All Right?'s campaigns, projects and research findings.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-68

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Bronze award presented to Jonathon Atkins, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Prime Minister John Key, Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-15

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Gold Awards recipients, Samuel Gifford (from Mt Maunganui). Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Canterbury mayors luke warm on new rate for stadium

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Canterbury mayors say their ratepayers are already paying for earthquake recovery, roading, water and storm water infrastructure, so a shiny new Christchurch stadium is way down the priority list.

Transcript of Tracey Waiariki's earthquake story

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Transcript of Tracey Waiariki's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

The Big Picture Recovery - Panel Summary with Nicky Wagner, John Ombler, I…

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A video of a panel summary at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum, featuring Hon. Nicky Wagner, Associate Minister for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery; John Ombler, Acting CEO of CERA; Ian Townsend, CEO of CERA; Raf Manji, Finance Spokesperson at the Christchurch City Council; Peter Townsend, CEO of Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce; and Joanna Norris, Editor of The Press.

Fairfax Video, October 2013 (7)

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A video of a press conference with Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Mayor Lianne Dalziel. The conference was held to announce the implementation of the Accessible Transport Plan. Brownlee announces the introduction of a 30 km/h speed limit in the inner city zone, facilitating the use of bicycles and encouraging pedestrian movement within the centre city. Lianne also talks about how the plan allows for a clean, green, safe, and accessible city, reflecting the public's visions in the Share an Idea campaign.

Paul Millar - CEISMIC Thinking

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Paul Millar, associate professor at Canterbury University, is concerned that future generations won't have access to the full picture of the Canterbury earthquakes, so he got the CEISMIC Project under way. The project is an archive of earthquake-related digital material and includes resources from the National Library, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Christchurch City Libraries, Te Papa, NZ On Screen, the Canterbury Museum and the Ngai Tahu Research Centre. Paul says the aim is to document the impact of the disaster and the process of recovery, and make all that material available for free.

Fairfax Video, July 2012 (9)

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A video of a CERA press conference unveiling the 100-day blueprint produced by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU). The video includes presentations by Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Warwick Isaacs, the Director of the CCDU. Brownlee and Isaacs announce the acquisition of properties within the central city, and the creation of a green space bordering the central city. They also announce the building of a convention centre, stadium, and sports facility.

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Workers from Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) are among the crowd at a memorial service in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Brownlee gives council one last chance on land plan

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister is giving the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a major land development plan otherwise he'll force it through himself.

Earthquake Minister in Europe to speak to insurance companies

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is in Europe in an attempt to convince insurance companies not to pull out of New Zealand after the Christchurch earthquakes.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The food caravans that used to operate in the Arts Centre, now travel to several places in the city. Here they are in the quad at Canterbury University with the lunchtime queues".

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Jeremy Stewart of Alice in Videoland holding 'When a City Falls', the film recently released about the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes".

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Jeremy Stewart standing in his lice in Videoland store which is just awaiting the cordon to be pushed back so that customers can come calling".

Roz Johnson's Blog 21/04/2012: Demolition of a high story building in Chri…

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An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 21 April 2012 entitled, "Demolition of a high story building in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Infographic: 17 November 2012 (1)

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The front page graphic for the Mainlander section of The Press, featuring an article about the retail precinct.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-13

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Gold Awards recipients, Jonas Bergler, team leader for SVA online operations. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-11

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Gold Awards recipients, Thomas Young (left) and Christopher Duncan (right). Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-44

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Silver Award presented to Jason Pemberton, originally from the USA. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Not everybody in Chch excited about Council approvals

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says the Christchurch City Council has wasted an opportunity in deciding to save the Town Hall, instead of building a new performing arts precinct.

Brownlee threatening to step in and override CCC

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister has given the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a development plan, or else he says he'll do it for them.