Janine Young from New Scientist reports that for the first time a study is offering evidence that it may be possible to build a system to warn of some impending large earthquakes about an hour before they happen. However, the system may not be applicable to all earthquake zones.
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.
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.