Earthquake minister says red zone residents need security

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A hundred beneficiaries in Canterbury are to be taken off the dole, and employed to help patrol the streets in a bid to reassure people living in red zoned suburbs that are all but deserted.

Quake affected residents say they are being neglected

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned.

Disruptive dump trucks too much for Christchurch residents

Audio, Radio New Zealand

People living near an earthquake dump site in Christchurch are fed up with the constant noise, dust and vibrations from passing trucks which is making them feel like they are living on a motorway.

Photograph of Hall of Residents Students and Staff

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph of women from a University of Canterbury hall of residence in the 1950s. The photograph was sourced from archives held at the Macmillan Brown Library.

Magnitude quake 6 leaves South Canterbury residents shaken

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A magnitude six earthquake which struck in Canterbury just before quarter-past-nine Wednesday morning has left some nearby residents feeling a bit shaken. The quake, which struck 45 kilometres north of Geraldine at a depth of ten kilometres, was located in the Southern Alps, away from populated areas. It was widely felt in Geraldine, Timaru and Temuka - though there are no reports of serious damage or injury. Timaru District Council says it's closing a stadium and other facilities for assessment. Two people who experienced the quake, Janene Adams who's deputy chair of the Geraldine Community Board, and from further north, and the operator of the Mount Somers Holiday Park, Maureen Meanwell, spoke with Charlotte Cook

Fairfax Video, May 2013 (4)

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A video about the South Brighton Motor Camp which has been given a month by the Christchurch City Council to close down. The video includes an interview with campsite leaseholder Dominic Brownin, and residents Malcolm Farrell, Ngaire Fyffe, and Deidre McGowan. The residents talk about the lifestyles and community that will be lost if the camp is closed.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves, 2011:02:23 15:51:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: residents whose pets have fled are posting lost notices at Lyttelton Civil Defence".

Christchurch Press Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:08 23:03:41

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A resident on Moore Street demonstrates how her hand can fit inside a large crack caused by the earthquake.

Midday News for 23 June 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents will find out the fate of their properties and Wellington cracks down on earthquake prone buildings.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1979

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The opening of a letterbox has been taped up, perhaps indicating that the residents are no longer living there.

Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 10: Earthquakes not en…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An earthquake memories story from Richard Clinghan, Resident Medical Officer, titled, "Earthquakes not enough to put off British doctors".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:04 01:32:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Silt drive. Residents of Courtenay Drive talk to members of the Kaiapoi Voluntary Fire Brigade".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:03 19:11:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Sumner residents drove up towards Summit Road for fear of a tsunami".

Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 15 June 2011 (2)

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A graph showing the result of an online poll which asked Christchurch residents, "Would you leave Christchurch if you could?".

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".

Brownlee's list of post-quake achievements received poorly

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch residents are pouring cold water on the Earthquake Recovery Minister's efforts to celebrate post-quake recovery in the city.

Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:53:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:52:08

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:54:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:55:05

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:54:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:09 12:52:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake cleanup in Dallington. Transport Minister Steven Joyce talks to residents on Avonside Drive at Dallington".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:53:08

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton resident Stefan Van Nieff outside his home on Waitaki Street".

Canterbury healthinfo.

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Provides health information to Christchurch residents in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes of September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011.

Nomadic home owner pleads for full rates relief

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch residents made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the city council for 100 percent rates relief.

Fairfax Video, March 2011 (4)

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A video of Prince William speaking to residents in Sumner during his trip to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Law students volunteer to help homeowners battle EQC.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Forty law students in Christchurch are volunteering their time to help local residents take the Earthquake Commission to the High Court.

Delay in tsunami sirens confuses many

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury residents were left confused after the earthquake after the news media reported they needed to evacuate but tsunami sirens were silent.