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Quake pushes up Govt's borrowing costs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquake has pushed up the cost to the government of borrowing on world markets.

Reserve Bank sees little price pressure from quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Reserve Bank says it sees little pressure on inflation from rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:15 16:02:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Jason Kerrison (OpShop frontman) this afternoon at Canterbury University

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:06 17:41:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Ware, CEO Red Cross, during a press conference following Canterbury's earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:06 17:34:19

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rob Saunders, NZ Fire Service, during a press conference following Canterbury's earthquake".

Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee on Quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government responded to Canterbury's plight by putting through Parliament emergency legislation to give special powers to the Earthquake Recovery Minister to deal with the effects of the quake.

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At Greendale Faultline on Highfield Road in mid-Canterbury, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 originated.

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At Greendale Faultline on Highfield Road in mid-Canterbury, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 originated.

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At Greendale Faultline on Highfield Road in mid-Canterbury, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 originated.

Lessons for Wellington from the Canterbury quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of an international team of engineers who design for disasters says Wellington should look closely at the lessons from the Canterbury earthquake.

Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.

Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.

Insurance trips up earthquake-struck businesses

Many small businesses in Canterbury are struggling to stay afloat after the earthquake and an insurance and risk management consultant, John Sloan, says one problem is the long wait to get insurance money.

Government to pay wages subsidy to Canterbury employers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The government's announced a $350 a week subsidy for some workers who have lost their income due to the Canterbury earthquake.

Wine Bottle: The Day the Ground Moved Like Jelly

Images, Canterbury Museum

One 750ml green wine bottle with red coloured metal screw cap containing Mud House 2010 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ‘The Day the Ground Moved Like Jelly’; the front label has a drawing of an earthquake damaged house on a white background by Bella Kingi, while the label on the reverse details the fundraising effort supported by the sale of the bo...

T-shirt: Seismograph pattern of Christchurch Cathedral

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One white cotton t-shirt with black seismograph-like patterns in the shape of ChristChurch Cathedral. Produced to commemorate the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Canterbury at 4.35am on 4 September 2010. This t-shirt was designed and manufactured by Auckland based t-shirt company Mr Vintage in October 2010 to commemorate the 7.1 magnitude ...

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An aerial photograph of the University of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

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An aerial photograph of the University of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

GEER Association Aerial Photograph 182

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An aerial photograph of the University of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

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An aerial photograph of the University of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

Firefighters honoured for contribution to quake effort

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury firefighters have been formally thanked for their efforts during the testing conditions of the September earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:09 15:22:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A broken handrail from the turret at The Press, following the Canterbury earthquakes".