Silence observed around New Zealand

Audio, Radio New Zealand

While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.

Christchurch's controversial chief executive breaks his silence

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chief executive of the Christchurch City Council says there's no pressure from Treasury officials or the Earthquake Recovery authority to sell assets.

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

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

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).

Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .