Report into asbestos exposure during Canterbury Rebuild

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A report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found Canterbury residents are unlikely to suffer any health risks from asbestos exposure during the canterbury earthquake repairs. The Report is a review of Scientific Evidence of Non Occuptional Risks - and was convened by the Royal Society and the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Sir David Skegg, president of the Royal Society of New Zealand and Dr Alistair Humphrey, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health.

Chch churches face tough decisions over rebuilding

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As part of the future of Christchurch it is expected a third of all Catholic and almost half of all Presbyterian churches damaged in Christchurch's February earthquake might not be rebuilt.

Skills shortage looms ahead of Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Members of the building industry say a serious skills shortage is looming as the Government releases new estimates of the number of homes seriously damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch unveils $2 billion central city rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch has unveiled an ambitious $2 billion plan to re-create the central city as a green, people friendly, low rise zone, inside a garden. Almost six months on from the destructive February earthquake most of the centre still sits cordoned off, and half the buildings need to come down.

Canterbury home rebuild to take two years

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury people whose homes were most damaged in last month's earthquake have waited nearly seven weeks to learn the future of their properties - and now they're being told it could be another two years before their houses are rebuilt.

Public meetings reveal difficulties in rebuilding Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Christchurch, almost two weeks after the earthquake, there are more stories coming out which suggest the recovery effort will be lengthy and difficult.

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.

Christchurch looks to rebuild its tourism potential

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch hotels lost a million guest nights in the year following the February earthquake, but tourism in the city is now picking up again.

Resourcing the Canterbury Rebuild: Issues and Outlook

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

This report is the output of a longitudinal study that was established between the University of Auckland and Resilient Organisations, in conjunction with the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), to evaluate the ongoing resource availability and capacity for post-earthquake reconstruction in Christchurch.

Building in Energy Efficiency - Address by Scott Noyes

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A video of an address by Scott Noyes, Energy Management Specialist for Schneider Electric NZ, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Building Connectivity section, and focused on collaborative and innovative initiatives relevant to the rebuild of Greater Christchurch.

The Big Recovery Picture - Address by John Ombler

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A video of an address by John Ombler, Acting CEO of CERA, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. In this talk, Mr. Ombler shares his take on the progress if the rebuild, positive signs of advancement and what's in the pipeline; and how the main obstacles can be resolved.

The Big Recovery Picture - Address by Ian Simpson

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A video of an address by Ian Simpson, CEO of CERA, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. In this talk, Mr. Simpson shares his take on the progress of the rebuild, positive signs of advancement and what's in the pipeline; and how the main obstacles can be resolved.

X Marks the Spot

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What I found on a walk around the city Christchurch November 20, 2013 New Zealand. www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Christchurch_earthquake

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Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee speaking at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).

Christchurch Press Infographic: 11 May 2012 (1)

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A graphic giving information about Boffa Miskell, the firm leading the design of the central Christchurch rebuild.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 5 October 2011 (2)

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The front page graphic for a special "Rebuilding" edition of the At Home section of The Press.

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Workers at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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Workers at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

MPs pledge no politics but cracks already showing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

MPs are pledging not to let politics get in the way of helping rebuild earthquake-devastated Christchurch.

Companies donating to earthquake fund

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Many of New Zealand's companies are fronting up with large donations to help with rebuilding in Christchurch.

Central City Delivery Plan Presentation - Short Version

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A shortened version of a presentation created in 2011, outlining the approach to the central city rebuild.

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Phil Goff leading the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) as they are welcomed by a powhiri.

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Artist Peter Majendie's decorated tree on the corner of Manchester Street and Cambridge Terrace. The tree has been covered with a large frost cloth and hi-vis material for the launch of an earthquake fund by the Canterbury Community Trust.

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A view from Cambridge Terrace of the damaged Our City O-Tautahi building, formerly the Municipal Chambers. Scaffolding and steel bracing has been placed along the front of the building.

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Demolition of the BNZ building in Armagh Street".

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An aerial photograph looking south over the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard. Scaffolding and cranes can be seen around the building which is having extensive repairs done to it after the earthquakes.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 7 November 2012 (1)

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A graph comparing construction industry salaries and wages in Canterbury and the rest of New Zealand.

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Cardboard Cathedral construction, corner Madras and Cashel Streets".

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The owners of Darkroom Bar were talking about how reduced the entertainment options were some months ago. They decided to do something about it and set up this new funky bar at 336 St Asaph Street".

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A photograph of a sign on St Asaph Street. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Darkroom Bar, 336 St Asaph Street".