Focus on Politics for 1 October 2010

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Law experts have criticised the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act for creating a dangerous precedent. Our political editor Brent Edwards weighs up the arguments for and against the emergency legislation.

Out from under the woodwork... CANTERBURY. Looter. Looter. Looter. Politic…

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The cartoon shows rubble and ruined buildings after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Rats representing 'looters' run over the buildings taking advantage as do cockroaches representing 'politics'. Refers to a certain amount of looting but also the high profiles during the aftermath of Mayor Bob Parker with local body elections only a few weeks away and PM John Key in particular. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber (77)

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Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber.

Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber (86)

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Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber.

Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber (107)

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Photo of damage in Canterbury, taken by John Weeber.

Photo of damage to offices on Pegasus 3rd Floor, taken by Compliance Enfor…

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Photo of damage to offices on Pegasus 3rd Floor, taken by Compliance Enforcement.

Photo inside of Level 3 of Aoraki Building taken by James Thompson, 5 Sept…

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Photo inside of Level 3 of Aoraki Building taken by James Thompson, 5 September 2010.

Photo of damage to Waimakariri River South Branch (primary bank), taken by…

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Photo of damage to Waimakariri River South Branch(primary bank), taken by John Dore, 8 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Kaiapoi, taken by Compliance Enforcement, 10 September …

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Photo of damage in Kaiapoi, taken by Compliance Enforcement, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 7 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 Septembe…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 10 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 9 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 9 September 2010.

Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 9 September…

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Photo of damage in Halswell & Tai Tapu, taken by Dan Harrison, 9 September 2010.