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Midday News for 11 September 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
South Island motorists are warned to take care as snow falls and the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is told the engineering profession is in crisis.
Seismologists say new information answer questions about quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Seismologists studying the Canterbury earthquakes say aftershocks from the September 2010 quake were so unusually strong because of the type of rocks along the faultline.
Super-Council may be on the Cards for Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A super council, along the lines of Auckland city could be on the cards in Canterbury, but not until the earthquake recovery is well underway.
Social impact of Chch quakes similar to Hurricane Katrina
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury's health officials say an increase in binge drinking, not taking medicines, and domestic violence are signs of the ongoing effect of the region's earthquakes.
Port Hills residents debate zoning decisions
Audio, Radio New Zealand
One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.
Engineers seek answers about CTV building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A victim's family and engineers are seeking answers from the Christchurch City Council on why the earthquake-devastated CTV building was allowed to be built.
The implications of the discord at the Chch City Council
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Leanne Curtis is a Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network board member and Peter Townsend is the chief executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce.
Business owners faced hard decision to leave Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
When the earthquake demolished Christchurch's central business district, some business owners had no option but to pack up and start again in a different city.
Silence observed around New Zealand
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.
Christchurch man challenges insurer to live in his house
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.
Key witness in CTV Building collapse refuses to give evidence
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man in charge of the construction of the Canterbury Television Building is continuing to refuse to give evidence at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
Families reflect on first week of evidence about CTV collapse
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission hearing into the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building has ended for the week after four days of compelling evidence.
Christchurch City Council looking at 7 percent rates increase
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council is proposing a rate increase of more than 7 percent to help cover the rebuild of the city's earthquake damaged infrastructure.
Demolition prompts hope for damaged Christchurch buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The destruction of the Radio Network building in Christchurch has prompted hopes that explosive demolition could be used to bring down other earthquake-damaged buildings.
Business leaders happy with plan for Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The creation of a new unit within the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to oversee the rebuilding of central Christchurch is being welcomed by business leaders.
Quake claimants band together to take on insurers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Frustrated Christchurch residents are banding together to take on their insurance companies, who they say are taking too long to process their earthquake damage claims.
Interview with Graham Harrington
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
Interview with Surface Water Planner, Graham Harrington. This interview was conducted by Emma Kelland as part of Deirdre Hart's Coastal and River Earthquake Research project.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0158
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Jeremy Dyer, proprietor of the Governors Bay Hotel, which needed extensive renovations as a result of earthquake damage".
Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 3
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 5
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Kirkwood Village University of Canterbury Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Kirkwood Village, a cluster of temporary classrooms and offices constructed at the University of Canterbury campus following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 079
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Some cordon fences just visible in the background are the only sign of earthquake damage in this view of the recently re-opened Victoria Square
20121018_9144_1D3-60 Tunnel building
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Built in the early 1960s for the Lyttelton Road Tunnel, it was severley damaged in the February 2011 earthquake and is not currently used.
A Modern Day Miracle
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of a statue of the Virgin Mary in a broken window of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The photographer comments, "Before the February 2011 earthquake the statue above was facing into the Cathedral looking down a corridor, but after it had turned 180 degrees to point towards the window. The statue of Mary turning like this gave a sign of hope for the people of Christchurch. It was amongst one of the most photographed things after the earthquake until it was removed".
Fairfax Video, December 2012 (5)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
Video of an interview with Tom Hooper, Chief Executive of the Canterbury Development Corporation, about the experiences of businesses in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Hooper talks about the changes in the workforce, business innovation, and the benefits of collaboration in Christchurch. He also talks about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan. This video is part of a series about businesses in Christchurch after the earthquakes.
The State of Christchurch Heritage
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of a broken window. The photographer comments, "There is hardly anything left of Christchurch's proud heritage buildings. Most older buildings were made of brick and though they should have had improvements to make them withstand a medium earthquake most did not. They were badly damaged when hit with a series of earthquakes that were up to 2.2g at the epicentre and 1.88g in the City".
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Christchurch Carols... 22 December 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Offers new lyrics to familiar Christmas carols based on current events in Christchurch, New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'And Chch East wins the silt castle event!'. 11 J…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A silt castle has been built by Christchurch East that wins the competition. Context: The eastern suburbs have had a lot of problems with liquefaction following earthquakes and aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Emergency! Marmite stocks endangered! 24 March 20…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Refers to the Christchurch manufacturer of Sanitarium marmite that has been forced to close down because of earthquake damage. There is a national shortage which is causing much grief. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).