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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Farewell to Christchurch Cathedral - A City Icon

Christchurch residents have been given a chance to farewell Christchurch Cathedral before demolition starts. For two weekends in March, a walkway has been opened along Colombo Street to allow access to Cathedral Square. Thousands have taken advantage of this and a never-ending stream of visitors has lined the walkway which is contained between fences. Click here for more details and photos.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Ballantynes Reopens in Christchurch

Ballantynes has been closed since the 22nd February earthquake in Christchurch. It reopened on the 29th October along with the temporary stores on Cashel Mall. Shoppers were ecstatic to be back in the store and were given a warm welcome with free samples, cupcakes and live music. Click here for more details.

Cashel Mall Reopens in Earthquake-Damaged Christchurch

On Saturday 29th October, Cashel Mall reopened to the public. Approximately 10,000 queued for the opening and there was great excitement when Prime Minister John Key cut the ribbon. Click here to read more about the temporary shops housed in containers and the grand reopening of Ballantynes.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Latest Facts about Christchurch's Damaged Infrastructure

On the 28th September, Cera released a report about the extent of damage to Christchurch roads, water systems, power and buildings. This included mention of 600 kilometres of damaged roads and removal of 500,000 tons of silt. Click here for more details.

Friday, August 19, 2011

4.2 Aftershock in Christchurch

At 5:14am on Saturday 20th August, Christchurch was shaken by a 4.2 aftershock. It was large enough to waken residents and was described as a trembling and rolling movement that caused some banging sounds. Click here for more information on the aftershock as well as news on demolition in Christchurch.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Visit to the Red Zone of Christchurch

A team from Ritchies Transport were allowed access to the comany's town office on Wednesday 10th August. The building is in the red zone of Christchurch central and the staff needed a permit to enter the area. Click here for more details about their journey to recover essential equipment from their office.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

5.1 Christchurch Aftershock on 22nd July 2011

A 5.1 aftershock rattled Christchurch at 5:39am on Friday 22nd July 2011. It was the largest shock in the last month and many residents found it disturbing. Click here for a full report on the aftershock and its effects.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Christchurch Store Owners Open Shop in Shipping Containers

As more and more buildings are demolished as a result of the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, shop owners are turning to prefabricated huts and shipping containers to house their businesses. While this is a temporary measure for most, it is a viable one that is being supported by locals. Click here to read an interview with a Christchurch dairy owner who has successfully set up shop in a container.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Christchurch Aftershocks Decrease in July 2011

The last two weeks have brought a decrease in the number of aftershocks in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. Click here for more news about this and also to read about helicopter tours over the red zone and the role of journalists in a natural disaster.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Update on Christchurch Earthquake News 2011

As Christchurch enters a cold and frosty July, the City Council is struggling to find new insurance cover for the city's considerable assets. Read more about this plus the new grants offered by the Red Cross by clicking here.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Legal Action and Aftershocks in Christchurch

Christchurch residents in the red-zoned suburban areas are considering a group action against insurers who are not willing to pay out the replacement value of their homes. For more news on this and a 4.4 aftershock that rattled the city on the night of the 26th June, click here.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Government Announces 5100 Homes to Go after Christchurch Earthquakes

On Thursday, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key made an announcement that thousands of people had been waiting for. This concerned the suburban areas of Christchurch which are to be abandoned due to severe earthquake damage. Many residents have been living in broken homes and using portaloos since the September 4th 2010 earthquake and were anxious to hear the fate of their homes. Click here to find out how the news was received.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Liquefaction and Clean Up after Christchurch Aftershocks

Christchurch was shaken by a 5.7 and 6.3 magnitude aftershock on the 13th June 2011. These caused more damage to the city and infrastructure and also resulted in liquefaction and flooding. Click here to read more about the clean up on the 14th June and how residents are coping without water.

Update on Christchurch Aftershocks and Damage

It is believed that the two stong aftershocks in Christchurch on the 13th June will seal the fate of some buildings in the CBD. News reports stated that approximately 50 more buildings will be on the demolition list after today's shakes. In the 24 hour period of the 13th June, Christchurch experienced 50 aftershocks of varying strengths. Click here for an update on the situation in Christchurch.

Two Major Aftershocks in Christchurch

Drama in Christchurch

Christchurch New Zealand was shaken by two major aftershocks on Monday 13th June. These measured 5.5 and 6.0 on the Richter scale. The second shake caused further damage including the collapse of more buildings, rock falls and liquefaction. Christchurch Airport was evacuated and closed for several hours and most malls and shopping centres are still closed. Click here for more details.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Devastation in Christchurch Central after Earthquake

The Red Zone of Christchurch

The inner city area of Christchurch is referred to as the red zone. Access is tightly controlled and some business owners have still not been able to retrieve stock and belongings from damaged buildings. It is possible to see into the red zone through cordon fences and at the weekends, people are seen wandering around the city, camera in hand as they inspect the damage. It is part of the process of dealing with the immense loss the region has experienced. Click here for news on how the inner city appeared on a walk through it on the 11th June 2011. Below are some photos taken in Christchurch central on the same day.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Chance of Third Major Earthquake in Christchurch

Scientists have done extensive testing on the ground in Canterbury and Christchurch and have concluded that the region has a 23% chance of experiencing a 6.0 to 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the next year. With the inner city still in ruins, this news is not comforting. Click here to read more about the aftershocks and predictions.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Lady Gaga Helps Christchurch Earthquake Fund Raiser

Lady Gaga recently donated a pair of Gucci shoes that she had worn and signed to help raise funds for the Christcurch Earthquake Appeal. The auction for the shoes closed on Sunday 22nd May 2011 and was part of the Rise Up Christchurch telethon held on the same day. To find out how much the shoes sold for as well as an update on Christchurch earthquake news, click here.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Looting after Christchurch Earthquake

As business owners have been allowed back into the red zone to recover stock and belongings, a number of them have discovered that their properties have been looted. It is believed the thefts occurred shortly after the February earthquake when the focus was on resuce and recovery. During this time, a number of unauthorised people breached the cordon that surrounded the CBD.

Aftershocks continue with eight being reported in the previous 24 hours. Some of these related to the September earthquake while others were the result of the February earthquake.

Click here for more updates on the looting and aftershocks.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Access to Christchurch Red Zone

Cera has urged residents and business owners with property in the earthquake-damaged Red Zone of Christchurch to register with ERNI. If their building has been assessed as safe to enter by a structural engineer, they will be given a window of 2 to 3 hours to enter and retrieve personal belongings.

Christchurch residents were upset to find that the Canterbury Quake Live website was down this morning. Click here for more details on the above stories.