The company that has the main contract for repairing houses in Christchurch, Fletcher Earthquake Recovery, is assuring taxpayers it's doing everything it can to avoid any fraudulent behaviour.
Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.
As Christchurch prepares to mark 10 years since its deadly earthquake, the impact of that day continues to be felt differently. The less affluent eastern suburbs, which bore the brunt of the damage, continue to lag behind the rest of the city in their recovery. The former dean of Christchurch and fellow east sider, Peter Beck, told Conan Young that while government agencies such as EQC often failed people in their hour of need, what did not fail was the willingness of people to help out their neighbours.
Increasingly, economic, political and human crises, along with natural disasters, constitute a recurrent reality around the world. The effect of large-scale disaster and economic disruption are being felt far and wide and impacting libraries in diverse ways. Libraries are casualties of natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, as well as civil unrest and wars. Sudden cuts in library budgets have resulted in severe staff reductions, privatization and even closures. The presenters share their experiences about how they have prepared for or coped with profound change.
Information and advice from official sources for Christchurch residents in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake (aftershock).
Men in Fulton Hogan vests and hard hats photographed beside a truck, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables. The breakfast was supplied for the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Men in Fulton Hogan vests and hard hats photographed beside an excavator, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Prisoners to help rebuild".
A charitable trust which began after the earthquakes to create and maintain temporary public parks on cleared sites in Christchurch.
More than four years after the February 2011 earthquake devastated Christchurch's city centre, the rebuild in and around the iconic Cathedral Square has stalled.
Visual overview of ideas generated for the redevelopment of Christchurch following recent earthquakes, using the Magnetic South online discussion game.
Site of Sir Paul Callaghan's project appealing to expat Kiwis to pay back their student loans following the Christchurch earthquake.
A graphic showing UK housing developments that could inform the Christchurch rebuild.
A diagram created in 2011, showing the communication structure across rebuild agencies.
Group established to help residents after the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. Includes information about housing, fruit & vegetable cooperatives and clothing aid.
A chart giving costs for repair or rebuild of Christchurch City Council facilities.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect. 113/115 - Natural Framing. In the middle of the rebuild, wall murals are everywhere is Christchurch. The framing is wire fence around ballet dancer, although there is plenty of evidence of framing/boxing around the foundations.
Commemorates 1 year after the Christchurch Earthquake. In the Press newspaper section of the Fairfax New Zealand Stuff.co.nz news site.
A plan which defines the strategy underlying the SCIRT rebuild programme.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.