Waimakariri residents face major rates rises

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The earthquake in Canterbury is likely to result in rate rises.

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An aerial photograph of Canterbury and the Waimakariri River following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

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An aerial photograph of Canterbury and the Waimakariri River following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

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Cracks in the river bank beside the Southern Region Coastguard Waimakariri-Ashley boathouse on Charles Street in Kaiapoi.

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An aerial photograph of Canterbury and the Waimakariri River following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.

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Cracks in the river bank beside the Southern Region Coastguard Waimakariri-Ashley boathouse on Charles Street in Kaiapoi.

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:07 21:47:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Local relief: Waimakariri District Mayor Ron Keating (left) receives a cheque for $100,000 from MainPower managing director Allan Berge at the Civil Defence headquarters set up in council's chambers. The money is targeted for Waimakariri families who have been hard hit by the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:32:11

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Brian McIndoe, ECAN Waimakariri Area Engineer, inspects one of the cracks which is causing concern on the stop bank".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:31:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Brian McIndoe, ECAN Waimakariri Area Engineer, inspects one of the cracks which is causing concern on the stop bank".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:24 13:50:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Heave-ho: Luke Hoddinott (left) and Andy Gordon give Waimakariri residents a lift with free removals".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:19 18:14:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Waimakariri District Council puts on a dinner at the Kaiapoi Rugby Club to thank all the volunteers that helped after the earthquake".

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Large cracks between concrete slabs in a pathway beside the Southern Region Coastguard Waimakariri-Ashley boathouse on Charles Street in Kaiapoi show how the land has slumped towards the river.

Flooding threat for earthquake ravaged Canterbury

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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.

Northern Outlook Image: Jinny Reynolds 2010:09:21 05:41:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Risk revealed: Ten years ago the Northern Outlook printed a front page story about possible damage from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the land between the Ashley and Waimakariri rivers".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:19 18:42:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Waimakariri District Council puts on a dinner at the Kaiapoi Rugby Club to thank all the volunteers that helped after the earthquake. Jenny and Malcolm Leadbeater and Salvation Army volunteer Colin Burgess".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:13:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Large cracks along the stop bank".

Christchurch Press Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:08 22:43:55

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Transport Minister Steven Joyce considers comments by Waimakariri District Council Chief Executive Jim Palmer at a press conference in Kaiapoi this week. With them is local National List MP and Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 11:55:09

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Earthquake damage repair work on the stop bank".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:01:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Ian Heslop, ECAN Design and Operations Engineer".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 11:39:26

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. A large crack at the base of the stop bank".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:12:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Large cracks along the top of the stop bank".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 11:53:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. Engineers huddle on the stop bank to discuss the situation".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:11:03 15:22:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ovena Murray (front) and Leonie Dehn, with Roger the dog, inspect work being done on the Charles Street pump house in Kaiapoi. Waimakariri District Council staff are deferring low-priority works to free-up funds for earthquake recovery work".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:12:16 09:51:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake visit: The Governor General and the Right Hon. Sir Anand Satyanand enjoy a cup of tea with Waimakariri district councillors, residents and Earthquake Recovery Assistance Centre staff last Thursday. The Governor General was in the district to offer support and encouragement".

Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:09:08 07:20:53

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata to meet people badly affected and see the damage from the earthquake. Talking to Waimakariri Mayor Ron Keating and National party MP Kate Wilkinson outside a badly damaged house in Kaiapoi".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 12:18:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in New Zealand have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. TV crew film the inside of the crack on the stop bank while John McCombe (photographer) looks on".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:23 11:50:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Engineers from ECAN and other areas in NZ have been inspecting the Waimakariri River stop banks on the coast side of State Highway 1 after the September earthquake. The once level stop bank has lowered about 1.5 metres in place. Kaiapoi township is to the left of the frame".