Christchurch casino reopens bringing jobs, life to city

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The Christchurch Casino reopened its doors last night for the first time since the February 22nd earthquake.

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The entrance to the Christchurch Casino. On the fencing around the Casino is a sign that reads "Casino Opening 8pm Thursday May 26th".

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The entrance to the Christchurch Casino. On the fencing around the Casino is a sign that reads "Casino Opening 8pm Thursday May 26th".

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Detail of Christchurch Casino entrance.

Casino workers back on job after quake hiatus

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The Christchurch Casino opens again tonight for the first time since February's earthquake left about 500 people out of work.

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A city apartment complex and the Christchurch Casino inside the cordon fence.

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A view down Victoria Street, with the Christchurch Casino on the left and the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the end.

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A fire engine parked behind the cordon fencing and road cones on Victoria Street. In the background is Christchurch Casino and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

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A cordon check point on Durham Street. The demolition site was a building that housed Laycock Collision Repairs. The Christchurch Casino can be seen in the background.

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A view down Victoria Street. On the left is Christchurch Casino, Crowne Plaza Hotel in the middle, and the Corpthorne Hotel can be partially seen on the right.

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A view down Victoria where a section of the road has been cordoned off. In the background is Christchurch Casino and the Crowne Plaza Hotel can be partially seen on the right.

The Week in Review - week ending 17 June 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A review of the week's news: Another earthquake in Christchurch, Prime Minister tight-lipped over what land will be abandoned because of repeated earthquake damage, volcanic ash cloud strands thousands of air passengers, tragic death of teen reignites debate over alcohol reform, problem gambling advocate objects to proposed casino expansion, wool the star at Fieldays and New Zealanders flock to the ballet.