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Chch maying be missing out on millions in insurance
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A central-Christchurch property owner says attempts by insurance companies to limit the amount of money they end up paying out for earthquake damage, is just part of doing business.
Cantabrians anxious to see how government will help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Businesses, farmers and workers in Canterbury are anxiously waiting to see what more the government will do to help after the 7.1 earthquake that devastated the region on Saturday morning.
The Panel with Jock Anderson and Neil Miller (part 2)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
How long does it take to form a first impression of someone, speeding cops, Bob Parker's profile and the Canterbury earthquake, and the latest on Pike River.
Role of engineer in inspecting Chch building under spotlight
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.
New Year, New Me
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Every January I find myself saying the phrase “new year, new me” any time I do anything remotely healthy or out of the ordinary. Ate a salad: new year, new me. Went to the gym: new year, new me. Read … Continue reading →
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 245
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A sign taped to the door of the Strategy building on Montreal Street. The sign reads, "Danger, your house has a red placard, do not enter".
EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos fibres.
Eyewitness - Punk
Videos, NZ On Screen
TVNZ journalist (and future Communicado founder) Neil Roberts does an ethnomusicologist turn in this edition of "established media tries to explain what the young people are doing". His subject is NZ's fledgling punk scene which is already on its way to extinction. Much of the focus is on Auckland but Doomed lead singer (and future TV presenter/producer) Johnny Abort (aka Dick Driver) flies the flag for the south. The Stimulators, Suburban Reptiles and Scavengers play live and punk fans pogo and talk about violence directed at them (from "beeries").
Frequently asked questions #2
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Continuing on from our last FAQ post, here are the answers to a few more of the questions we face regularly here in Christchurch. 1) Are you doing this for a school project? Yes, seriously. This gets asked more often … Continue reading →
Life Before Plastic: Kmart Culture
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Last time on the blog we talked about packaging and how our Victorian ancestors made do without plastic trays to wrap their cans of coke in (and all the rest of it). This week we’re going to take a closer … Continue reading →
The Dirtiest Word in Archaeology: Fossicking
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Disclaimer: This blog post will mainly focus on fossicking on historic sites, as that’s what we have the greatest experience with in Christchurch. We wouldn’t be able to do justice to discussing fossicking on Māori sites, but it has occurred … Continue reading →
Life Before Plastic: Kmart Culture
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Last time on the blog we talked about packaging and how our Victorian ancestors made do without plastic trays to wrap their cans of coke in (and all the rest of it). This week we’re going to take a closer … Continue reading →
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2012 photograph 107
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Some of the former buildings at Avonside Girls High School remain, as do the magnificent trees which make this site so attractive".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 305
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage seen around a residential property, where a section of the wall has separated from the building. Fencing and tape have been placed around the section, and a notice on the fence says "Danger. Do not enter".
Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 122
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A damaged building, the brick cladding of which has fallen, exposing the wooden structure beneath. A wooden plank props up part of the building, and "Do not demoli." has been spray-painted on the wall.
Fletchers assures taxpayers over Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The company that has the main contract for repairing houses in Christchurch, Fletcher Earthquake Recovery, is assuring taxpayers it's doing everything it can to avoid any fraudulent behaviour.
Engineer points finger at 'widespread malaise' in industry
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It is unlikely engineers involved in the most serious building collapse of the Christchurch earthquake will face any external action, with the profession's administrators telling the Government there's nothing more they can do.
Playing Favourites with Peter Marshall
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Peter Marshall is managing director of architectural firm Warren and Mahoney, part of the team selected to carry out the task of the redesign of Christchurch after the earthquakes. (This version of the audio does not include music)
Insurers worry about dealing with earthquake claims well
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new survey shows New Zealand insurers are worried the industry's reputation could be ruined if it does not deal well with the huge number of claims from the Christchurch earthquakes.
Midday News for 7 March 2014
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch homeowners are taking the Earthquake Commission to court for not doing enough to fix their homes, and a move by Crimean MPs to join Russia has been declared illegal by the European Union and the US.
Legal challenge over zoning for Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, has been accused in the High Court in Christchurch of abusing his powers and doing deals which allowed councils and Christchurch Airport to get their own way over zoning decisions.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 381
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A sign on the fence surrounding an empty site between St Asaph Street and Tuam Street. The sign reads, "Danger, your house has a red placard, do not enter".
Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 013
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A graffiti-style advertisement for the NZ Police on the side of a building on Colombo Street, showing a police officer comforting a frightened woman. Text reads "You too can do something extraordinary. Become a cop".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:10 15:58:39
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. At last something to do! Thomas Allsop aged 7 unloading mother and baby supplies that have been donated to Christchurch mums".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:10 15:58:48
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. At last something to do! Some kids helping to unload mother and baby supplies that have been donated to Christchurch mums".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2194
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Flowers blooming in a vacant site left by the demolition of a building at the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road. On the wall at the back are the words 'Do Not Demo!!'.
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:10 15:58:39
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. At last something to do! Thomas Allsop aged 7 unloading mother and baby supplies that have been donated to Christchurch mums".
Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 006
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Underground Coffee, Mr Sushi and The Cook Shop on Colombo Street. The buildings do not appear to have suffered any damage.
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 20:28:38
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Prime Minister John Key does the meet and greet where families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 304
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage seen around a residential property, where a section of the wall has separated from the building. Fencing and tape have been placed around the section, and a notice on the fence says "Danger. Do not enter".