Law Society says government giving itself too much power

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The Law Society has added its voice to condemnation the government is giving itself far too much power by passing the emergency Canterbury earthquake legislation.

Almost four weeks after quake, Kaiapoi still struggling

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In its latest update, the Earthquake Commission says it will have to manage repairs to 50-thousand homes moderately or seriously damaged by the Canterbury earthquake four weeks ago.

Top Stories for 30 September 2010

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Chaos predicted with switch in give way rules, The first GST increase in 21 years comes into force at midnight tonight, Villages around Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga are today remembering the day one year ago when lives, homes and businesses were destroyed by a deadly tsunami , One of Auckland most distinctive local bodies has made an emotional exit one month before the creation of the new super city, The Law Society has added its voice to condemnation the government is giving itself far too much power by passing the emergency Canterbury earthquake legislation.

Canterbury Earthquake a month on

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Jessica Maddock has been covering the quake and its aftermath throughout the past month.

Hundreds of Canterbury Businesses face closure

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There are fears more than a hundred businesses, particulary in the retailing and restaurant sectors, will have to close their doors as a result of the physical and economic damage caused by the earthquake.

Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee on Quake

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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.

Sewage restoration given top priority

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Plans for the reconstruction of earthquake damaged parts of Christchurch are slowly taking shape as priority is given to restoring fundamental services to residential areas of the city.

Top Stories for Monday 04 October 2010

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Today: a month on from the Canterbury earthquake, we take a comprehensive look at the recovery process from the Garden City; we get a glimpse at the Commonwealth Games and; trauma affects police involved in the recovery of Carmen Thomas' body.

Another large aftershock rattles Canterbury

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Canterbury has been hit by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake rocked the region.

Large aftershock shakes Canterbury

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Canterbury was hit last night by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake struck the region.

Subsidy not enough to keep staff after earthquake

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Some Canterbury business owners say their employee's jobs are still in serious jeopardy, despite the Government extending its wage subsidy for another month.

New quake claim could push residents higher up queue

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Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.

Parker defends deadline to fix or demolish buildings

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Some owners of commercial buildings badly damaged in the Canterbury earthquake, have been told if they don't repair or demolish them by January the 31st, the Christchurch City Council will do it for them.

EQC responds to angry Christchurch residents

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Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission, Ian Simpson, responds.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 076

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A photograph of Byron from the Wellington Emergency Management Office taking a phone call in one of the Mainland Foundation Ballpark offices. The ballpark was set up as a Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 061

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A photograph of a stretcher with blankets and pillows sitting in the corner of Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 057

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A photograph of stretchers and blankets set up in Cowles Stadium for people displaced by the 4 September earthquake. In the background a stack of mattresses and a cot can be seen.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 115

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A photograph of members of Red Cross in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Boxes of supplies are stacked against the wall to the right.

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A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office working at the reception area in Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office catering for the staff at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark. The ballpark was set up by Civil Defence as an Emergency Response Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital

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A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 119

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office working at the reception of the Civil Defence Report Centre set up in Cowles Stadium.

Assessment of Farmland Affected by Liquefaction Following the 4 September …

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A report by Peter Almond, Thomas Wilson, Derrick Moot, Andre Eger, Fiona Shanhun and Zach Whitman. The report summarises trials undertaken to rehabilitate sediment-covered and blistered pasture paddocks throughout early- to mid- October 2010.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 064

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A photograph of a stretcher with blankets and pillows sitting in the corner of Cowles Stadium. In the background, boxes full of supplies from the Red Cross and wrapped-up mattresses can be seen. The stadium served as temporary accommodation for refugees from the 4 September earthquake.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 062

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A photograph of wrapped up mattresses and boxes of tracksuits from the Red Cross in Cowles Stadium. The stadium served as temporary accommodation for refugees from the 4 September earthquake. These mattresses and tracksuits were given to people whose belongings were destroyed or unreachable.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 113

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office setting up a table in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 114

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office setting in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.