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"Did you read this George? The Regional Council says rural people should b…

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A woman sits at the breakfast table reading the paper - As her husband comes through the door behind her she comments that the 'Regional Council says rural people should be checking their septic tanks!' Her husband is covered in muck and surrounded by flies - he has clearly been taking the council's advice. Refers to the news that the Canterbury Regional Council is encouraging rural residents with septic tanks to check their wastewater system for any signs of damage following September's earthquake. (Radio NZ News 5 November 2010) Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Waimakariri District Council

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Information about the Waimakariri District Council and its services. Earthquake information captured in the 2015 harvest

Selwyn District Council.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information about the Selwyn District and the Selwyn District Council, its activities and services. Includes online publications. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-

Broken Windows in old council building

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Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake

Councils told to focus on quake prone buildings

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Insurance Council is mounting a legal challenge against the Christchurch City Council over its rules regarding earthquake-prone buildings.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 28 November 2012

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A graphic showing damage to the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.

Chch City Council and govt hammer out deal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, have hammered out a compromise deal over setting the council's long term spending priorities.

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings

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Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 Feburary 2011. This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty. Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, C...

Council staff given hurry up over quake repairs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch City Council staff have been given the hurry up from councillors over the length of time it is taking to repair or replace earthquake-damaged council housing.

Christchurch council admits failure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council has admitted it failed to provide a second line of defence in checks on a building that killed a woman during last February's earthquake.

Christchurch council refuses to consider asset sales

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Despite Government pressure on the Christchurch City Council to sell off some of its assets to help fund its 40% share of the city's earthquake repairs, the council has instead decided to raise rates, and rents.

Starting the clean up

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There are council workers everywhere

Gap Filler Submission to the Christchurch City Council Draft City Plan (2)

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A Gap Filler submission to the Christchurch City Council Draft City Plan requesting the permission to be heard at the public hearing with regards to changes to temporary activities and buildings.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'What's that noise Bob...Quake? A leak?' 30 Janua…

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Inside the Christchurch City Council building someone wonders what that noise is. Outside a gigantic wave of 'public discontent' rushes towards them. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. The final straw was the Council's decision on the advice of its consultants to award the Council Chief Executive Tony Marryatt a $68,000 14% pay rise mid December 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :The building's fine but the occupants are cracked…

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At a time when the public needs an excellent service from their city council because of earthquake problems an independent government representative has been appointed to help get the dysfunctional [Christchurch] council back on track. Includes the news that chief executive Tony Marryatt has announced he has turned down a controversial $68,000 pay rise. Problems in the council have been apparent for several months, and in the last week there have been calls for the councillors to be sacked and replaced by commissioners. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Fairfax Video, June 2013 (3)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Mayor Bob Parker about the building consent crisis at the Christchurch City Council. The council received a letter from International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) on 30 May 2013. The letter says that the Council has until 28 June 2013 to improve its processes or it will be stripped of its accreditation as a building consent authority.

Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council.

Gap Filler Submission to the Christchurch City Council Draft City Plan (1)

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A Gap Filler submission to the Christchurch City Council Draft City Plan requesting the permission to be heard at the public hearing with regard to the Transitional City Chapter of the Draft City Plan.

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'There's no covered stadium... but hey... we've g…

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Shows a huge glass bell representing a 'Cone of silence' over the City Council. Context: Refers to ructions in the City Council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Insurance Council of New Zealand

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Website of ICNZ, industry organisation representing fire and general insurers. Includes information relating to the Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch mayor defends council's performance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says officials have tried for months to help the Christchurch City Council but it's consistently failed to make the necessary improvements and is still taking far too long to process applications.

Quake hit building owners given three month deadline to repair

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.