Website provides practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake.
Radio New Zealand National documentary about the Canterbury earthquake, focusing on the personal experiences of those affected. Use Internet Explorer to listen to the MP3 (streaming sound Ogg Vorbis not archived)
The twisted and broken Medway Street bridge. The photographer comments, "The twisted footbridge at the Medway St corner".
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.
Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.
The Canterbury Civil Defence Duty Manager, James Thompson, says the Waimakariri River could breach its banks just south of Kaiapoi, and as a preacaution they have evacuated the Riverlands Holiday Park.
Around a hundred million dollars has been earmarked by Cabinet as its initial contribution to Canterbury following the earthquake, but the Prime MInister says the final bill will be far higher.
A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.
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.
Silt-laden water flows into the Avon River. The photographer comments, "Corner River Rd, Banks Ave, Dallington Tce. Dirty water from Dudley Creek meets the Avon".
Cracks in the driveway of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Tarsealed driveways have numerous cracks".
Damage to a house in Richmond. There are large cracks in the stucco below the chimney. The photographer comments, "Our neighbours' broken fireplace and chimney".
A large crack runs through the garden of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "A large crack about 15cm wide runs across three sections. Note the movement in the slabs for the garden path".
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 27 July 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 20 July 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 6 July 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 7 December 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 2 November 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 26 October 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 9 November 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 23 November 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 30 November 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 19 October 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 14 September 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 31 August 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 5 October 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 24 August 2010.
A PDF copy of the North Canterbury News community newspaper, published on Tuesday 12 October 2010.