An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 18 September 2010 entitled, "Can you help me make quilts for an Earthquake Family??".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 7 September 2010 entitled, "Earthquake Update".
Flooding along Avonside Drive. The power poles along the road are on an outward lean due to liquefaction at the base. Concrete blocks have been pushed up against them to keep them upright.
A preliminary report with findings from an internet survey conducted in the Christchurch region in the days following the Darfield earthquake. Includes eyewitness accounts of alleged earthquake precursors, such as earthquake lights, atmospheric changes, human responses and erratic animal behaviour. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: The donor provided the following information: In connection with the M7.1 earthquake at Darfield, September 4th, we collected many accounts of alleged precursors via an internet survey. The resulting report is attached. It is an interesting historical document and you might consider adding it to the National LIbrary collection in some form. About 100 copies have been distributed to those who asked for it. There is no official printed form, it is digital only. The report forms the basis of a scientific paper in preparation but it is already apparent that much of the quoted accounts from survey respondents will have to be left out. The report itself will therefore remain a useful document. We plan to submit the scientific paper to Natural Hazards and Earth Science Systems in due course. The report and paper confirm that some real precursors do exist, but cannot be more specific about causes.
Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.
The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.
The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.
Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.
In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says there are thousands of unemployed people in Christchurch who could help rebuild the city.
The Government is flying more than thirty counsellors into Christchurch, to help people feeling the strain of the earthquake's aftermath.
The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.
Saturday Morning's commentator on children's books talks about being in her old home city of Christchurch last Saturday during the earthquake.
Thousands of school children in Canterbury went back to school today, for the first time since the earthquake nine days ago.
The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.
The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.
Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.
Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.
While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.
Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.
The Government's response to the Canterbury earthquake, and the South Canterbury Finance bail-out and republicanism.
As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.
There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Damage to roads alongside Avon river, Christchurch City.
Maybe you can see the 8m high dirt bunt at the foot of the Manchester Courts building to reduce collateral damage.
Damage to shops in Colombo Street, Christchurch...
true...yesterday Haralds WAS open in spite of having half the roof missing
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