The Government’s Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill passed into law last night. The Greens have raised concerns over the sweeping powers it gives ministers.
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Aerial Al on his week after the quake and a potential positive spin off.
Despite some unhappy rumblings from Christchurch MP Lianne Dalziel, Phil Goff says that Labour is committed to a bipartisan approach to the Christchurch earthquake recovery.
We mull over rebuilding Christchurch after the Canterbury Earthquake and enjoy this lovely bottle of Amor Bendall 2010 Sauvignon Blanc.
Paul Brislen looks back at Vodafone’s effort to keep the mobile phone network operational during Canterbury’s Earthquake. Plus a look at this week’s Crown Fibre announcement.
Reporting for stuff.co.nz Hamish Coleman-Ross gives an account of his experiences since arriving in Canterbury after the massive earthquake.
There have been multiple ways to absorb the news and information about the earthquake in Canterbury over the past few days. From social media, radio and TV to online news sites. Russell Brown takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of each.
It’s early days but it’s worth thinking about how and where Christchurch residents and business will rebuild. Some of Christchurch’s most important and historic buildings are at risk. Will there be time to take stock and rebuild in a way that future generations will be proud?
Also check out this site for an on-going discussion around rebuilding Christchurch.
Euan Smith Professor of Geophysics, Institute of Geophysics Victoria University of Wellington, says “that engineers in New Zealand have been warning of the danger posed by unreinforced masonry buildings for decades. Some communities have taken action and required property owners to demolish such structures or to take remedial measures, such as retrofitting anti-seismic strengthening, to bring the structures up to an agreed level of performance in expected earthquakes. It is time for the rest to act.”
Phil Goff reports on what he’s seen on the ground in Christchurch.
