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Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the February 2011 Canterbury Earthquake.
Tuesday 8 March
Ministerial statement on Canterbury earthquake
Around 10,000 houses will need to be rebuilt
Statement to Parliament that state of national emergency extended
Support the women of Christchurch on International Women’s Day
Urgent support for Christchurch students
Govt cuts red-tape in quake recovery efforts
Quake effects yet to show in Crown accounts
More Christchurch schools to open, funding extended
Inspection of state homes in worst hit areas of Christchurch complete
Monday 7 March
State of national emergency extended
Finance Minister Video - Briefing on Costs: Earthquake Recovery
Sunday 6 March
Govt considers balanced quake policy response
Christchurch schools begin re-opening
High profile Cantabs rally for the community
Friday 4 March
Getting Christchurch students back to school
Parata acknowledges energy companies support in Christchurch
Dunne unveils new way to give to quake appeal
MSI steps up to help companies recover
Recovery Assistance Centres to provide ongoing services
Temporary accommodation to meet need
Thursday 3 March
Prime Minister's announcement on developments in Christchurch
NZDF at its best in supporting Christchurch
Christchurch Tertiary Institutions Plan For Restart
Wednesday 2 March
ACC support for Chch earthquake victims
Support package provides much needed assistance
Tuesday 1 March
Deputy Prime Minister's speech notes for Christchurch Earthquake Vigil
Govt Quake Appeal donations can get tax benefits
Cantabrians take up Government support package
State of national emergency extended
Media update: International assistance received
Essential Justice services maintained in Christchurch
Support for ethnic communities in Christchurch
Monday 28 February
Work and Income mobilises in Christchurch
Te Puni Kokiri supporting Ngai Tahu response to Canterbury earthquake
Financial commitment to rebuild Canterbury
Minister praises Canterbury schools
Earthquake support package available immediately
PM releases initial earthquake assistance package
Sunday 27 February
PM launches Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Canterbury Earthquake Appeal: Special Feature with Video
HMNZS Canterbury has full load for voyage
Support for Canterbury schools and students
Agriculture Minister praises farmer volunteers
Saturday 26 February
NZ asked to observe silence for Canterbury
Government approves special Christchurch Lotto draw
Canterbury loading up with relief supplies
Support for Cantabrians in difficult circumstances
Friday 25 February
Media update: International assistance received
More help available in Christchurch
Dunne reminds Kiwis of tax credits for quake donations
Firefighters doing great job with international support
Key Notes: Standing alongside Cantabrians
Help available to ethnic communities in Christchurch
Health volunteers database set up for Canty
IRD will take flexible approach to quake victims
Thursday 24 February
PM reallocates portfolios to put focus on quake
Some rest home residents moving out of Chch
Media update: Offers of international assistance
Assistance for earthquake affected Cantabrians
Calls to elderly people essential
McCully: Not just a New Zealand tragedy
Government discusses business quake support
Govt expresses grave concern for Kings Education missing
Housing New Zealand to provide temporary accommodation service to the people of Canterbury
Students step up and Government backs them
Wednesday 23 February
PM’s speech notes on Canterbury earthquake (with video)
Deputy PM: Speech to Parliament on Canterbury Earthquake
Minister of Civil Defence statement to Parliament that state of national emergency declared
Media update: Offers of foreign assistance
New Zealand thanks nations for offers of assistance
Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians
Update on Hagley Park welfare centre - closing
Minister praises health sector's quake response
Help available to Christchurch people
Vulnerable elderly contacted by Work and Income
Visa Extensions for Foreign Nationals Affected by Earthquake
Tuesday 22 February
Video - Hon Bill English: Update on Canterbury earthquake
Video - Hon Bill English: Statement on the Christchurch Earthquake
Ministerial announcements detailing the Government's response to the September 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
Friday 18 February
Accommodation support for quake-affected
Tuesday 18 January
EQC reaches halfway mark on assessment of claims
2010
Thursday 23 December
Good progress being made on Canterbury recovery
Monday 20 December
Guidance document on Canterbury house repairs released
Wednesday 1 December
Govt welcomes recovery roadmap for Canterbury
Monday 29 November
Canterbury business gets additional boost
Wednesday 24 November
Government approves $850k to re-survey Canterbury land
Thursday 18 November
Project managed repairs kick off
Thursday 11 November
Taskforce Green funding cleans up quake damage
Friday 5 November
Rebuilding with confidence - more builders to be licensed in Canterbury
Tuesday 2 November
Permanent repair to quake-hit state homes begins
Thursday 21 October
Govt welcomes positive outlook for Canterbury
Friday 15 October
Project management appointment welcomed
Friday 8 October
Training package for Canterbury businesses
Dunne: tax treatment of earthquake demolition costs clarified
Thursday 7 October
Positive signs from geotechnical report
Wednesday 6 October
Government helping Canterbury builders
Monday 4 October
Relocation assistance for community groups
Earthquake support subsidy extended
Friday 1 October
Good progress made on Chimney Replacement Programme
Government and banks reach agreement on large claim payouts
One-stop shop for major repair claims
Final Earthquake Commissioner named
Thursday 30 September
Dunne: Redundancy tax credit extended
Friday 24 September
Earthquake Recovery Commissioners named
Canterbury rental market service sped up
Support for ethnic communities following Quake
Dunne: IRD will work with stricken southerners
Thursday 23 September
Christchurch shows its resilience
Avonside HNZC tenants' needs assessed
Friday 17 September
Fast track process delivering for quake victims
Assistance for Canterbury region heritage building repairs
Thursday 16 September
Offenders help earthquake clean-up
Wednesday 15 September
States of emergency extended in Canterbury
Quake claims to cover new, efficient heating
Free business mentoring for Canterbury SMEs
Tuesday 14 September
Elderly appreciate calls from Work and Income
IRD can waive quake victims' late tax interest
NZDF steps up to help in Canterbury
Christchurch jury trials to resume
Monday 13 September
Urgent legislation to help Canterbury recovery
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury
Sunday 12 September
Over 200 Canterbury schools set to open
Friday 10 September
RECOVERY PLAN WILL DELIVER SWIFT PAYMENTS
Civil Defence system passes critical test
Minister thanks Canterbury firefighters
Minister thanks schools and Ministry staff
Support for Canterbury continues
Thursday 9 September
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY BRIEFING 2
Community Response Fund for Canterbury social service providers
Government appoints rural recovery coordinator
Government waives levy for earthquake waste
High-profile Cantabs rally for the Community
Wednesday 8 September
EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY BRIEFING 1
Tax assistance measures in place for quake victims
ACC staff providing support to EQC
Trauma support for the shaken and quake weary
Tuesday 7 September
The Prime Minister outlines the Government's initial efforts to help Canterbury recover from the earthquake on 6 September.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE
Wage subsidy to support employees
Canterbury schools to remain closed
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister thanks volunteers
Monday 6 September
POST-CABINET BRIEFING ON CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE
Health Minister thanks Canterbury health workers
Canterbury welfare services open
Rural Canterbury shows true Kiwi spirit
Sunday 5 September
Safety of Canterbury people top priority
Government helpline 0800 779997 proving effective
Agriculture Minister visiting earthquake hit farms
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