Ruth Gardner's Blog 12/06/2013: Public Poem

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 June 2013 entitled, "Public Poem".

Council allays public fears of sewerage damage to CHCH waters

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Experts trying to restore Christchurch's busted sewerage system have faced up to concerned residents about what happened when raw sewage was allowed to flow directly into the sea in the months after the February earthquake.

Insurers warn economic damage from quakes will linger

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Public and private insurers are warning the damage from Canterbury's series of earthquakes will have economic impact for years.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 227

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Members of the public sitting in the outdoor seating area of C1 Expresso's new location in the Alice in Videoland building.

Address by Mayor Bob Parker

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A public talk by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.

'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Professor Jay Feinman

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A public talk by Professor Jay Feinman, USA author of 'Delay Deny Defend'. This talk formed part of the 'Clearing the claims' session.

Address by Joanna Norris

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A public talk by Joanna Norris, Editor at The Press. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.

'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Sarah Miles

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A public talk by Sarah Miles, author of 'The Christchurch Fiasco: The Insurance Aftershock'. This talk formed part of the 'Clearing the claims' session.

Richard Gardiner

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Richard is a retired High School Art/Design teacher who is now making architectural models of houses and public buildings - some destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Address by Roger Sutton

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A public talk by Roger Sutton, CEO at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.

Calls for asbestos register in Christchurch

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An Earthquake Commission policy of covering over asbestos in quake-damaged Canterbury houses and not making that information publicly available, is being described as shortsighted and potentially harmful.

'Deconstruction to construction': address by Helina Stil

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A public talk by Helina Stil, South Island Manager at Nikau Contractors. This talk, entitled 'Deconstruction to construction', formed part of the Plenary Two session, 'Clearing the decks'.

Address by Sir Mark Solomon

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A public talk by Sir Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahaere at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.

Address by Peter Townsend

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A public talk by Peter Townsend, CEO at the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 182

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Cyclists viewing the cathedral from the walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square. The walkway was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.

'Powering up through resilience, safety and teamwork': address by Rob Jami…

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A public talk by Rob Jamieson, CEO at Orion. This talk, entitled 'Powering up through resilience, safety and teamwork', formed part of the Plenary Four session, ' Laying the foundations'.

'Crunch city to cool Christchurch': address by Dr Colin Meurk

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A public talk by Dr Colin Meurk, Senior Ecologist at Landcare Research. This talk, entitled 'Crunch city to cool Christchurch', formed part of the Plenary Three session, 'Designing the future'.

Land use recovery plan": address by Jill Atkinson

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A public talk by Jill Atkinson, Director of Strategy and Programmes at Environment Canterbury. This talk, entitled 'Land use recovery plan', formed part of the Plenary Three session, 'Designing the future'.

'The foundations of an innovative new global business': address by Craig R…

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A public talk by Craig Richardson, Managing Director at Wynard Group. This talk, entitled 'Foundations of an innovative new global business', formed part of the Plenary Four session, 'Laying the foundations'.

'Dealing with the social aftershocks': address by Michael Gorman

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A public talk by Michael Gorman, Christchurch City Missioner at the City Mission. This talk, entitled 'Dealing with the social aftershock', formed part of the Plenary Two session, 'Clearing the decks'.

'Have we really learnt the hard lessons?': address by Dr Ann Brower

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A public talk by Dr Ann Brower, Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University. This talk, entitled 'Have we learnt the hard lessons?', formed part of the Plenary Two session, 'Clearing the decks'.

D.I.C. Opens for Business in Cashel Street, 1884

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“…the advent of a new Company that will sell goods at reasonable profits for cash…” To the Editor of the Press. Dear Sir, All undertakings of a public beneficial nature, whi…

Fairfax Video, April 2013 (3)

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A video of a public forum being held to discuss the Anglican Church's three options for the restoration of the ChristChurch Cathedral. The three options are restoring the original cathedral, reinterpreting the original cathedral in modern materials, or building a contemporary cathedral. The video includes footage of speeches by Bishop Victoria Matthews and RCP project manager Marcus Read. It also includes footage of Matthews, Read, and Warren and Mahoney architect Bill Gregory answering questions from the public.

'What's underneath?: Understanding seismic science': address by Dr Kelvin …

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A public talk by Dr Kelvin Berryman, Director of Natural Hazards at GNS Science. This talk, entitled 'What's underneath? Understanding seismic science', formed part of the Plenary Two session, 'Clearing the decks'.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 183

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Damage to the north side of the cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.

'Architecture is a reflection of society': address by Jasper van der Lingen

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A public talk by Jasper van der Lingen, Director at Sheppard & Rout Architects Ltd. This talk, entitled 'Architecture is a reflection of society', formed part of the Plenary Three session, 'Designing the future'.

'Health foundations for the future': address by Carolyn Gullery

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A public talk by Carolyn Gullery, General Manager Planning and Funding at the Christchurch District Health Board. This talk, entitled 'Health foundations for the future', formed part of the Plenary Four session, 'Laying the foundations'.

'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Emily Walton

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A public talk by Emily Walton, Partner at Wynn Williams Lawyers. This talk formed part of the Panel Discussion session, 'Is delay, deny an urban myth?'. The Panel Discussion was chaired by Brendon Burns, Director at Macro Communications.

'Sustainable urban living...working, sleeping, playing, running, laughing.…

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A public talk by Nicole Lauenstein, Architect, urban design and planning. This talk, entitled 'Sustainable urban living...working, sleeping, playing, running, laughing...in Christchurch again...a new process', formed part of the Plenary Three session, 'Designing the future'.

'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Katherine Smith Dedrick

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A public talk by Katherine Smith Dedrick, Partner at Risk World Wide. This talk formed part of the Panel Discussion session, 'Is delay, deny an urban myth?'. The Panel Discussion was chaired by Brendon Burns, Director at Macro Communications.