christchurch earthquake recovery Archive

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  Christchurch mental health initiative better than “all right” - by Kevin Hague

  
  
  
  Seeing images of the extent of the devastation wrecked by the earthquakes on Christchurch was depressing. I couldn’t even imagine how life must be for the people who had to work and raise their families in such tough conditions. So it’s great to see bright splashes of colour with the positive message of caring and [...] read more
  May 10, 2013 9:57 am - No Comments
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  The Ministers respond to the Christchurch housing crisis… - by Holly Walker

  
  
  
  Last month, I wrote to the Ministers for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Social Development and Housing asking what they proposed to do about the lack of affordable housing in Christchurch, and giving them a few suggestions. Here is what they had to say…  ——————————- Dear Holly, Thank you for your letter dated 5 April 2012 regarding affordable [...] read more
  May 16, 2012 6:03 pm - 4 Comments
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  An open letter to Ministers about the Chch housing crisis - by Holly Walker

  
  
  
  I write to you to enquire what measures you will take to combat this growing problem to ensure that people do not have to resort to sleeping in their cars, moving house numerous times, or live in cramped and substandard housing. These are just a few examples of the symptoms of a much wider problem which must be addressed urgently. read more
  April 6, 2012 9:00 am - 69 Comments