Family of quake victim call for action over access to Lyttelton

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a man killed while trying to reach his family after the February earthquake in Canterbury wants the Christchurch City Council to ensure people in Lyttelton are not cut off again.

Quake victim families want answers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/10/2011: Family Fun in the Fanzone

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 October 2011 entitled, "Family Fun in the Fanzone".

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

John Key confirms cuts to Working for Families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister has confirmed the Government is looking at cuts to the Working for Families package to help pay the costs of the Christchurch earthquake.

All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.

Family of quake victim question safety of building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a young man who died while protecting his sister during February's earthquake in Christchurch says the building they were in wasn't safe.

A third lawyer to help families at quake Royal Commission

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After an appeal from the families of Christchurch earthquake victims, a third lawyer is being appointed to the Royal Commission, to work specifically with them.

Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission.

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 May 2011

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 23 March 2011

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 2)

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 9 March 2011

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 21 June 2011

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Letter from Roz Johnston 14 June 2011 (part 1)

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.

Family of CTV victim questions rebuilding in CBD

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman of a relative who died in the CTV building in the February earthquake says more needs to be done to identify unknown faultlines before rebuilding work can start in Christchurch.

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 22:49:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:16:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:13:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 23:14:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports".

A day in the post-quake life of a Christchurch family

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Its now seven weeks since the February earthquake. Normality is returning to Christchurch, with most sewerage lines fixed and water no longer needing to be boiled before drinking. But that doesn't apply to everyone.

The Dominion Post Image: Andrew Gorrie 2011:02:24 21:01:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Four families huddle together in a Redcliffs house that still has no power. Story Keith Christchurch Press."

China asking NZ Government for quake compensation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.

Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.

Some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The families of some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry disappointed the Government is refusing to pay for lawyers for them at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

From Thames to a New Life in Christchurch

Articles, Lost Christchurch

In early October 1889, my 2 x great aunt, Clara Wright leaves her family home in Thames and travels on the steamer, ‘Tarawera’ to start a new life with her estranged father in Christchu…

A Big Mobile Generator

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A large mobile generator on Travis Road. The photographer comments, "Big mobile generator giving power and relief to hard pressed families in North New Brighton after the Christchurch quake".

Earthquake Minister on shift to recovery operation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Families of people still missing after last week's Christchurch earthquake have been told there is now officially no hope of finding survivors, though searchers are still insisting they are not ruling out a miracle.