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Badly hit Sydenham aims to become revitalised quarter

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One of the Christchurch suburbs badly hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is being rebranded as the Sydenham Quarter - a future haven for artists, artisans and industrialists alike.

Midday News for 18 May 2012

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In today's news, the last two former directors of Bridgecorp are sentenced, and details on the fate of more Christchurch earthquake damaged land.

Spiritual Outlook for 27 May 2012

Sam Harvey says that holding on to grace is one of the things that keeps him striving towards his calling to help others. He's a young pastor of the Beach Campus of Grace Vineyard Church in Christchurch, and moved to the city on the eve of the first earthquake. Sonia Sly finds out what it takes to adhere to the faith during difficult times, and candidly asks about God's voice, New Zealand's attitude to Christianity, and the process of healing through exorcism.

Demolition prompts hope for damaged Christchurch buildings

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The destruction of the Radio Network building in Christchurch has prompted hopes that explosive demolition could be used to bring down other earthquake-damaged buildings.

Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting

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Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report

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The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.

Frustration at lack of answers on foundations

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Some Christchurch residents are frustrated at the time it's taking to work out what sort of foundations their homes will require when earthquake repairs are carried out.

Trades people in Christchurch in short supply

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Christchurch trades companies say they are struggling to find experienced staff as the earthquake rebuild begins.

Christchurch CBD plan announcement imminent

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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is due to give the government's response to the Christchurch City Council's draft central city plan tomorrow.

Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium

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A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.

CBD plan could be boon for business but bad for democracy

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The Christchurch City Council's control of the earthquake recovery plan has been taken out of its hands, to the delight of business leaders, but to the chagrin of some local councilors.

Demolition of remainder of Christchurch cathedral begins today

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The spire of Christ Church Cathedral once stood 20 storeys high but was reduced to less than half that by last year's earthquake. Its temporary replacement's construction began yesterday with the first sod turned.

Quake claimants band together to take on insurers

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Frustrated Christchurch residents are banding together to take on their insurance companies, who they say are taking too long to process their earthquake damage claims.

Christchurch people gather to protest earthquake response

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Several hundred people gathered in central Christchurch yesterday to voice their anger at a growing list of complaints about local and central government's response to the earthquake.

CERA says about 100 CBD buildings still to be demolished

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive, Roger Sutton.

Christchurch looks to rebuild its tourism potential

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

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'John! - the schools we plan to merge are figh…

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A worried Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, tells John Key, the Prime Minister, that schools in Canterbury are resisting being merged. John Key replies that the government will go through a 'consultation process' and then 'do what we like'. However the schools are claiming marae status and thus protection under the Treaty of Waitangi. The 'Hui report' which the Prime Minister is holding confirms this fear. The Ministry of Education, given the excuse of the Canterbury earthquakes, announced that many schools there will be merged or closed. Threatened schools, particularly the two Maori language schools, lodged complaints with the Waitangi Tribunal. 'Hui reports' refers to the claims and resulting hui over the water rights of the proposed partial privatisation of state assets. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).