The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.
After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.
A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.
The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
Why some male spiders become eunuchs during mating and how the earthquakes in Christchurch may have increased mosquito numbers.
Nikki Evans, Department of Social Work and Human Services, who has been researching human-animal relationships after the earthquakes.
Nikki Evans, Department of Social Work and Human Services, who has been researching human-animal relationships after the earthquakes.
A story submitted by Jo Nicholls-Parker and Petra Van Asten to the QuakeStories website.
A video of an interview with Martin Bell, Managing Partner at Corcoran French, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series which showcases businesses which stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A video about the rezoning of 252 residential properties in the central city, Richmond, and Linwood. The video includes footage of Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announcing the rezoning at a CERA press conference. It also includes an interview with Lynn Anderson, whose central city property was rezoned red.
A video of an interview with Murray Gorton, Group General Manager at Archibald Motors, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Brian Coker about his experiences during the 22 February 2011 earthquake and his plans to compete in the New York Marathon. Brian Coker had his legs amputated after he was trapped in the wreckage of the PGC building after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. He plans to compete in the New York Marathon on his handcycle.
A digitally manipulated image of the Bandsmen's Memorial in Hagley Park. The photographer comments, "This memorial in Hagley Park in Christchurch can no longer be used due to large cracks at the base of most columns. This was mostly caused by the earthquake in February 2011, but later earthquakes have made the memorial even more dangerous".
The feet of a fallen mannequin rest against a shop window. The photographer comments, "It is enough to make your toes curl. This is a mannequin that has been on its back since this clothing store was cleared out after the Christchurch earthquake. The store, which is in the earthquake red zone, has been off limits and untouched in the for two years".
An audio recording of Rev Darryl Tempero's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 3 October 2012. At the time, Darryl Tempero was a Minister at Hope Presbyterian Hornby, the Presbyterian Earthquake Coordinator, and the Co-Chair of Christchurch Post Earthquake Churches' Forum.
A video of an interview with Helen and Edna Yates about their Worcester Street house which is to be demolished due to earthquake damage. The 96-year-old identical twins lived in the house for 95 years before it was damaged in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The video includes footage of Helen and Edna visiting the house before it is demolished.
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
Social theory is often verbal and verbal formulations are largely set theoretic in nature. This paper outlines the use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) research as a useful tool in understanding, investigating and communicating Maori resilience contexts.
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