Canterbury geo-tech report shows majority of land repairable

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties.

Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly

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The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.

Cantabrians anxious to see how government will help

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Businesses, farmers and workers in Canterbury are anxiously waiting to see what more the government will do to help after the 7.1 earthquake that devastated the region on Saturday morning.

Further assistance for Canterbury quake victims

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A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.

Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee on Quake

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The Government responded to Canterbury's plight by putting through Parliament emergency legislation to give special powers to the Earthquake Recovery Minister to deal with the effects of the quake.

"Tread lightly, we don't want any more aftershocks..." G. Brownlee Earthqu…

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Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee trundles heavily through debris left after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. An engineer tells him to 'Tread lightly' as they 'don't want any more aftershocks..' Gerry Brownlee is not a slight man. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:17 16:03:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Finlayson and Gerry Brownlee are interviewed by media".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:17 16:04:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Finlayson and Gerry Brownlee are interviewed by media".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:17 16:01:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gerry Brownlee is interviewed in front of the Arts Centre".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:17 16:02:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gerry Brownlee is interviewed in front of the Arts Centre".

Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today

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The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:21 13:39:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gerry Brownlee explains the EQC plan to remediate land damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:10:01 (01)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announces progress so far at a media conference in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:21 13:02:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gerry Brownlee (left), EQC CEO Ian Simpson, and geotechnical specialist Nick Rogers explain the EQC plan to remediate land damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".

Dominion Post Image: Andrew Gorrie 2010:09:06 12:43:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gerry Brownlee and Tony Ryall pictured here along with other members of Parliament met on the top level of the Beehive to discuss emergency relief for quake-affected Canterbury".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 12:42:31

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits a waste water plant near Bromley. Ian Wishart and Gerry Brownlee in the background".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 16:53:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery. Pictured with Mayor Bob Parker and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 16:54:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery. Pictured with Mayor Bob Parker and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 16:53:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery. Pictured with Mayor Bob Parker and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 16:53:09

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery. Pictured with Mayor Bob Parker and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee".