Prime Minster John Key gives a statement regarding the Canterbury Earthquake.
An emergency Cabinet Meeting is being held at Parliament as reports begin to come in of the damage in Canterbury caused by this afternoon's earthquake.
Prime Minister John Key updates the death toll.
Admiral Thad Allen was the principal federal official in charge after Hurricane Katrina battered the US Gulf Coast in 2005, killing more than 1,700 people and displacing many more. Prime Minister John Key says the structure of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was decided upon after an examination of the way other governments responded to disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
Admiral Thad Allen was the principal federal official in charge after Hurricane Katrina battered the US Gulf Coast in 2005, killing more than 1,700 people and displacing many more. Prime Minister John Key says the structure of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was decided upon after an examination of the way other governments responded to disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
More now from today's post cabinet news conference where the Prime Minister announced that a national memorial service to mark the Christchurch earthquake will be held in the city on Friday March the 18th.
Coverage of John Key's speech to the people of Christchurch.
The prime minister, John Key, has faced further questions about allegations of an Israeli spy ring operating in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake.
The Cabinet has decided to make an initial 5-million-dollar contribution to the Christchurch mayoral fund set up to help with the earthquake clean up.
A crowd of rather sad people queue for jobs and work at the Christchurch rebuild; all around them are signs that read 'Pike River', 'leaky buildings', 'Chch quake rebuild', 'EQC levy hike', '200,000 children in poverty', 'food prices up', 'deficit', and 'GST hike'. Prime Minister John Key in the centre of the crowd yells 'Hey everyone - look up there!' as he kicks a rugby ball into the sky. Context: John Key attempts to divert the attention of people from New Zealand's current woes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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PM John Key sits at a large desk in a very large chair looking disconcerted as a messenger says 'after your display in the charity match - John Wright wants you on standby for India. Context - The charity match for Christchurch played at the Basin reserve on Sunday 9 March 2011. The prime minister played along with actors Russell Crowe and James Nesbitt, who were opposing coaches with the match being refereed by Ian McKellen in Sunday's match starting at 4pm. Key will face an over from the Australian spin king during the innings break at the Basin, which Cricket Wellington expects could sell out as early as today. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The Earthquake Commission says 95 percent of the invoices it gets from contractors repairing houses in Christchurch are paid out within two to three weeks.
A graphic giving key dates for school closures and mergers.
A video about the government's financial aid plan for workers affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key has travelled to Christchurch to announce the plan. This video includes footage of a press conference with John Key at the Christchurch Art Gallery. It also includes footage of John Key meeting residents at the Civil Defence Centre at Addington Raceway.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 08 March 2014 entitled, "Low-key Liberation".
The Prime Minister has announced a more than 100-million dollar package to help workers and businesses hit by last week's Christchurch earthquake.
A video of Prime Minister John Key speaking at a press conference about the government's budget for the Christchurch recovery.
John Key farewells Parliament by remembering the funny and the proud moments of being Prime Minister, but also the heartbreak of the Christchurch earthquakes, the Pike River disaster and the deaths of troops in Afghanistan.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after it's 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 04:35 Saturday morning. Key, right, in the Civil Defence HQ".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key visit at Woodend School. John Key (second from right) and Kate Wilkinson National MP (right) demonstrate the turtle earthquake procedure to young pupils".
Today marks one week since the devastating earthquake struck Christchurch and overnight, the death toll from the rubble has risen. 154 bodies have now been recovered.
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.
The Prime Minister, has promised people in Canterbury they will know next Wednesday whether they can rebuild on ground badly damaged by this month's earthquake.
A video of an interview with Prime Minister John Key about several topical issues. One of these issues is the housing crisis in Christchurch. Key talks about fast tracking the release of land in Christchurch, making sure there are enough resources in the city for building, and working with the Christchurch City Council around consenting. He also talks about the possibility of the National Party winning the Christchurch East by-election.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visits CPIT. First-year design students embrace the idea of a high vis city. From left: Prime Minister John Key, first-year design students Ellen Gray and Rory Grant".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata, to meet badly-affected people and see the damage from the earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits the Deans' property in Homebush near Hororata".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 04:35 Saturday morning. MPs John Carter, left, and David Carter, PM Key back to camera, dark jacket, and Mayor Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata, to meet badly-affected people and see the damage from the earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits the Deans' property in Homebush near Hororata".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata, to meet badly-affected people and see the damage from the earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits the Deans' property in Homebush near Hororata".