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6.0 and 5.8, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6184519/Large-earthquake-hits-Christchurch
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6184519/Large-earthquake-hits-Christchurch
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 1:58 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.8, Friday, December 23 2011 at 1:58 pm (NZDT), 20 km north-east of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631359 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 0:58</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 1:58 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.49?S, 172.90?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>8 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.8</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631359g.html
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 1:58 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.8, Friday, December 23 2011 at 1:58 pm (NZDT), 20 km north-east of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631359 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 0:58</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 1:58 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.49?S, 172.90?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>8 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.8</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
- 20 km north-east of Lyttelton
- 20 km north-east of Diamond Harbour
- 20 km east of Christchurch
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631359g.html
Pathfinder
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE - UPDATE 3.00pm
December 23, 2011, 3:04 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 3.00pm
Police Update following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury
- There is NO tsunami threat.
- Damage reported to the WINZ building in New Brighton - all staff safely evacuated.
- People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Coastguard have rescued four people trapped by rockfall in Boulder Bay.
- Liquefaction reported in Parklands, Wainoni.
- Power outages reported in New Brighton, Dallington.
- Severe traffic congestion now reported in some areas including around the Palms Mall and New Brighton Road.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Acting District Commander Inspector John Price says Police are urging residents to check on their neighbours and make sure they are safe.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30352.html
http://www.police.govt.nz/news
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE - UPDATE 3.00pm
December 23, 2011, 3:04 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 3.00pm
Police Update following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury
- There is NO tsunami threat.
- Damage reported to the WINZ building in New Brighton - all staff safely evacuated.
- People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Coastguard have rescued four people trapped by rockfall in Boulder Bay.
- Liquefaction reported in Parklands, Wainoni.
- Power outages reported in New Brighton, Dallington.
- Severe traffic congestion now reported in some areas including around the Palms Mall and New Brighton Road.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Acting District Commander Inspector John Price says Police are urging residents to check on their neighbours and make sure they are safe.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30352.html
http://www.police.govt.nz/news
Shiloh
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Source: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php
Magnitude 5.8 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011 December 23 02:18:02 UTC
Earthquake Details
* This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 5.8
Date-Time
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 02:18:02 UTC
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 03:18:02 PM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 43.491?S, 172.844?E
Depth 4.9 km (3.0 miles)
Region SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Distances 15 km (9 miles) ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand
218 km (135 miles) SSE of Westport, New Zealand
291 km (180 miles) SSW of WELLINGTON, New Zealand
323 km (200 miles) NE of Dunedin, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 11 km (6.8 miles); depth +/- 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
Parameters NST= 82, Nph= 84, Dmin=20 km, Rmss=1.29 sec, Gp= 83?,
M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=7
Source
* Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID usc0007b9y
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Source: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php
Magnitude 5.8 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011 December 23 02:18:02 UTC
Earthquake Details
* This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 5.8
Date-Time
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 02:18:02 UTC
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 03:18:02 PM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 43.491?S, 172.844?E
Depth 4.9 km (3.0 miles)
Region SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Distances 15 km (9 miles) ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand
218 km (135 miles) SSE of Westport, New Zealand
291 km (180 miles) SSW of WELLINGTON, New Zealand
323 km (200 miles) NE of Dunedin, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 11 km (6.8 miles); depth +/- 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
Parameters NST= 82, Nph= 84, Dmin=20 km, Rmss=1.29 sec, Gp= 83?,
M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=7
Source
* Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID usc0007b9y
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Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/23/us-newzealand-quake-idUSTRE7BM03820111223
Quakes rattle NZ's tremor-plagued Christchurch
By Lincoln Feast
WELLINGTON | Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:17pm EST
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A series of strong earthquakes hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, sending goods toppling from shelves, causing rockfalls and driving terrified residents from buildings 10 months after a quake killed almost 200 people in the city.
Christchurch police said there were no reports of casualties or widespread damage, although one person had been reported hurt at a shopping mall and taken to hospital.
An initial 5.8 magnitude earthquake was centered 20 km (12 miles) northeast of the city at a very shallow depth of 8 km (5 miles), according to New Zealand's civil defense. It was followed by a series of strong aftershocks, one of a 5.3 magnitude but no tsunami warning was issued...
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Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/23/us-newzealand-quake-idUSTRE7BM03820111223
Quakes rattle NZ's tremor-plagued Christchurch
By Lincoln Feast
WELLINGTON | Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:17pm EST
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A series of strong earthquakes hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, sending goods toppling from shelves, causing rockfalls and driving terrified residents from buildings 10 months after a quake killed almost 200 people in the city.
Christchurch police said there were no reports of casualties or widespread damage, although one person had been reported hurt at a shopping mall and taken to hospital.
An initial 5.8 magnitude earthquake was centered 20 km (12 miles) northeast of the city at a very shallow depth of 8 km (5 miles), according to New Zealand's civil defense. It was followed by a series of strong aftershocks, one of a 5.3 magnitude but no tsunami warning was issued...
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 2:06 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.3, Friday, December 23 2011 at 2:06 pm (NZDT), 20 km east of Christchurch.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631363 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 1:06</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 2:06 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.47?S, 172.84?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>10 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 3:18 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 6.0, Friday, December 23 2011 at 3:18 pm (NZDT), 10 km north of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631380 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 2:18</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 3:18 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.53?S, 172.74?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>6 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>6.0</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 4:50 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.0, Friday, December 23 2011 at 4:50 pm (NZDT), 20 km north-east of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631432 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 3:50</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 4:50 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.52?S, 172.92?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>10 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.0</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 2:06 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.3, Friday, December 23 2011 at 2:06 pm (NZDT), 20 km east of Christchurch.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631363 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 1:06</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 2:06 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.47?S, 172.84?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>10 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.3</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
- 20 km east of Belfast
- 20 km east of Christchurch
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 3:18 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 6.0, Friday, December 23 2011 at 3:18 pm (NZDT), 10 km north of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631380 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 2:18</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 3:18 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.53?S, 172.74?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>6 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>6.0</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
- 10 km east of Christchurch
- 10 km north of Lyttelton
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New Zealand Earthquake Report - Dec 23 2011 at 4:50 pm (NZDT)
Magnitude 5.0, Friday, December 23 2011 at 4:50 pm (NZDT), 20 km north-east of Lyttelton.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:
<TABLE summary="Table to display specific details pertaining to this earthquake like: Time, depth, magnitude etc."><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TH>Reference Number</TH><TD>3631432 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Universal Time</TH><TD>December 23 2011 at 3:50</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>NZ Daylight Time</TH><TD>Friday, December 23 2011 at 4:50 pm</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Latitude, Longitude</TH><TD>43.52?S, 172.92?E</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Focal Depth</TH><TD>10 km</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Richter magnitude</TH><TD>5.0</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Region</TH><TD>Canterbury</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TH>Location</TH><TD>
- 20 km north-east of Diamond Harbour
- 20 km north-east of Lyttelton
- 20 km east of Christchurch
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE - UPDATE 4.30pm
December 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 4.30pm
Latest Police Updates following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Additional large aftershock approx 3.18pm
- Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury. No fatalities reported.
- URGENT: People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Some residents at Windsor Hospital rest home in New Brighton were reported to be trapped on the second floor, but are being evacuated by the Fire Service.
- Significant flooding and liquefaction eastern suburbs including Avonside and Bexley, Retreat Road, Bower Ave.
- Stopbank in Kaiapoi is damaged.
- India Blue restaurant in Sumner is damaged and has been cordoned off.
- Building on the corner of Charles St and William St, Kaiapoi is at risk of collapse.
- A vacant house at 81 Aynsley Terrace has collapsed.
- A red-stickered house in Oram Ave, New Brighton has collapsed.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Police continue to urge residents to check on their neighbours.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30357.html
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE - UPDATE 4.30pm
December 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 4.30pm
Latest Police Updates following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Additional large aftershock approx 3.18pm
- Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury. No fatalities reported.
- URGENT: People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Some residents at Windsor Hospital rest home in New Brighton were reported to be trapped on the second floor, but are being evacuated by the Fire Service.
- Significant flooding and liquefaction eastern suburbs including Avonside and Bexley, Retreat Road, Bower Ave.
- Stopbank in Kaiapoi is damaged.
- India Blue restaurant in Sumner is damaged and has been cordoned off.
- Building on the corner of Charles St and William St, Kaiapoi is at risk of collapse.
- A vacant house at 81 Aynsley Terrace has collapsed.
- A red-stickered house in Oram Ave, New Brighton has collapsed.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Police continue to urge residents to check on their neighbours.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30357.html
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
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5.8 quake hits Christchurch
Updated 14 minutes ago
Friday's swarm of substantial earthquakes in Christchurch have caused new flooding and liquefaction in the eastern suburbs, disrupting power supplies and closing some roads.
Christchurch Fire Service assistant area manager Greg Crawford told Checkpoint New Brighton has been hardest hit.
He says the fire service has every crew out on the street to deal with what he calls "a pretty chaotic" situation, but says the service is coping.
More...
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/94566/5-point-8-quake-hits-christchurch
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Raw video: Liquefaction in Christchurch
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Uploaded by nzheraldtv on Dec 22, 2011
Raw video footage of liquefaction in Christchurch after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck at 1.58pm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9bQ1O5or_Q
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5.8 quake hits Christchurch
Updated 14 minutes ago
Friday's swarm of substantial earthquakes in Christchurch have caused new flooding and liquefaction in the eastern suburbs, disrupting power supplies and closing some roads.
Christchurch Fire Service assistant area manager Greg Crawford told Checkpoint New Brighton has been hardest hit.
He says the fire service has every crew out on the street to deal with what he calls "a pretty chaotic" situation, but says the service is coping.
More...
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/94566/5-point-8-quake-hits-christchurch
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Raw video: Liquefaction in Christchurch
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Uploaded by nzheraldtv on Dec 22, 2011
Raw video footage of liquefaction in Christchurch after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck at 1.58pm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9bQ1O5or_Q
Sally Furniss
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1:58pm
Magnitude: 5.8
Depth: 8km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
2:06pm
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km east of Christchurch
2:14pm
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth: 9km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
2:30pm
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth: 10km
Centred: 10km east of Christchurch
2:41pm
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth: 5km
Centred: 20km east of Christchurch
3:18pm
Magnitude: 6.0
Depth: 6km
Centred: 10km north of Lyttelton
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4:14pm
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km north-east of Christchurch
4:50pm
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
5:08pm
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth: 9km
Centred: 10km north-east of Christchurch
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/list-december-23-canterbury-quakes-4667922
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1:58pm
Magnitude: 5.8
Depth: 8km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
2:06pm
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km east of Christchurch
2:14pm
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth: 9km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
2:30pm
Magnitude: 4.8
Depth: 10km
Centred: 10km east of Christchurch
2:41pm
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth: 5km
Centred: 20km east of Christchurch
3:18pm
Magnitude: 6.0
Depth: 6km
Centred: 10km north of Lyttelton
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4:14pm
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km north-east of Christchurch
4:50pm
Magnitude: 5.0
Depth: 10km
Centred: 20km north-east of Lyttelton
5:08pm
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth: 9km
Centred: 10km north-east of Christchurch
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/list-december-23-canterbury-quakes-4667922
Sally Furniss
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The Canterbury City Council says water remains safe to drink and does not need to be boiled. Toilets are also safe to use.
http://www.3news.co.nz/String-of-af...3/articleID/237582/Default.aspx#ixzz1hKtRKuXK
Re: 6.0 and5.9,Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
The Canterbury City Council says water remains safe to drink and does not need to be boiled. Toilets are also safe to use.
http://www.3news.co.nz/String-of-af...3/articleID/237582/Default.aspx#ixzz1hKtRKuXK
Ronan Kelly
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December 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 4.30pm
Latest Police Updates following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Additional large aftershock approx 3.18pm
- Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury. No fatalities reported.
- URGENT: People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Some residents at Windsor Hospital rest home in New Brighton were reported to be trapped on the second floor, but are being evacuated by the Fire Service.
- Significant flooding and liquefaction eastern suburbs including Avonside and Bexley, Retreat Road, Bower Ave.
- Stopbank in Kaiapoi is damaged.
- India Blue restaurant in Sumner is damaged and has been cordoned off.
- Building on the corner of Charles St and William St, Kaiapoi is at risk of collapse.
- A vacant house at 81 Aynsley Terrace has collapsed.
- A red-stickered house in Oram Ave, New Brighton has collapsed.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Police continue to urge residents to check on their neighbours.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30357.html
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December 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE
UPDATE 4.30pm
Latest Police Updates following magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 1.58pm today.
Additional large aftershock approx 3.18pm
- Still no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury. No fatalities reported.
- URGENT: People are urged to stay away from hill suburbs because of risk of rockfalls.
- Some residents at Windsor Hospital rest home in New Brighton were reported to be trapped on the second floor, but are being evacuated by the Fire Service.
- Significant flooding and liquefaction eastern suburbs including Avonside and Bexley, Retreat Road, Bower Ave.
- Stopbank in Kaiapoi is damaged.
- India Blue restaurant in Sumner is damaged and has been cordoned off.
- Building on the corner of Charles St and William St, Kaiapoi is at risk of collapse.
- A vacant house at 81 Aynsley Terrace has collapsed.
- A red-stickered house in Oram Ave, New Brighton has collapsed.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and be patient as congestion is building up in some areas. Stay off roads if you do not need to travel.
- Phone networks are under pressure - text rather than phone.
Police continue to urge residents to check on their neighbours.
All available Police units have been mobilised across the city to provide reassurance and check on safety and damage.
ENDS
Stephen Hill
Canterbury District Communications Manager
027 4363701
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/30357.html
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Terrible Christmas shock for Christchurch
9:21 PM Friday Dec 23, 2011
Excerpt:
Rough repeat
Frightened again. Broken again.
And this time, just two days before Christmas.
Thankfully nobody was killed this time and injuries were only minor. Four people were rescued from a rockfall in Boulder Bay.
...
Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Amy Adams, was among those shaken by this afternoon's quake.
She told APNZ: "It's not what anyone needs at the end of a stressful year and heading into Christmas, and with the memory of the big shake of Boxing Day last year very fresh in our minds."
Prime Minister John Key, Labour and the Greens all expressed sympathy and sent their best wishes.
"The Government's resolve to work with the people of Christchurch and Canterbury to rebuild remains unchanged ..." assured Mr Key.
The anxious folk of the garden city have now been told by seismologists to expect aftershocks to rumble on right through the Christmas holiday period, tapering off over the next week.
Some locals admit today was the last straw, and say plans are now in place to leave the area for good.
Full text:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775137
Re: 6.0 and 5.9, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
Terrible Christmas shock for Christchurch
9:21 PM Friday Dec 23, 2011
Excerpt:
Rough repeat
Frightened again. Broken again.
And this time, just two days before Christmas.
Thankfully nobody was killed this time and injuries were only minor. Four people were rescued from a rockfall in Boulder Bay.
...
Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Amy Adams, was among those shaken by this afternoon's quake.
She told APNZ: "It's not what anyone needs at the end of a stressful year and heading into Christmas, and with the memory of the big shake of Boxing Day last year very fresh in our minds."
Prime Minister John Key, Labour and the Greens all expressed sympathy and sent their best wishes.
"The Government's resolve to work with the people of Christchurch and Canterbury to rebuild remains unchanged ..." assured Mr Key.
The anxious folk of the garden city have now been told by seismologists to expect aftershocks to rumble on right through the Christmas holiday period, tapering off over the next week.
Some locals admit today was the last straw, and say plans are now in place to leave the area for good.
Full text:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775137
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Update: Friday 23 December 2011, 11pm
Posted on Friday, December 23, 2011 |
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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says today?s earthquakes were not totally unexpected, although still very unsettling and distressing for city residents.
?GNS scientists have been telling us that there was a likelihood that we would have an aftershock of this magnitude,? he said
?Thankfully there has been no loss of life or serious injury. This is not a miracle and today?s events show that we have been right to be cautious. We have done so much work over the past 15 months to make our city safe. We have the red zones and the white zones in the right place.?
Mr Parker says he is delighted that most of the city?s malls, including the Central City Re:Start shopping precinct intend to open tomorrow.
?It is very important we bounce back from today?s events. For retailers it is one of the biggest trading days of the year and they need to open.?
Shops opening on Saturday
The Palms, Riccarton Mall and the Cashel Mall (including Re:Start and Ballantynes) will open tomorrow.
Several SuperValue and Fresh Choice supermarkets will be open for grocery shopping, including stores at Lincoln Road, Wairakei Road, Sumner, Fendalton and Barrington. Check the websites of other stores to see if they will be open tomorrow.
Power update
There are now less than 400 homes in the New Brighton area without power and some of these may not have power restored until tomorrow.
The network is still fragile, particularly in the New Brighton area where Orion is using back-up systems following damage at Transpower?s Bromley substation.
New Brighton people should prepare for a night without power whether they have a power supply at the moment or not.
Windsor welfare centre
The Windsor School hall has been activated as a welfare centre for those seeking overnight shelter. No catering is provided, so people planning to use the centre need to bring their own supplies (food and bedding etc). No-one was at the centre by 10pm this evening.
Geotech update
Minor to moderate rock falls and cliff collapse were observed in some of the areas examined this afternoon by geotech experts. Temporary protection works that were put in place since February performed satisfactorily and no new life-safety issues were observed.
People are advised to stay away from the Port Hills unless they live there or need to be there.
All residents of homes that have been issued notices prohibiting entry under section 124 of the Building Act are advised to keep away from these homes. Any limited access agreements that have been put in place for these homes for ongoing maintenance have been put on hold until further checks are carried out. This will happen in the coming weeks, not days.
Liquefaction on roads
There is flooding and liquefaction on many roads (including roads around the lower Avon, particularly lower Avondale Road) and 20 jetting crews are out on the streets tonight clearing blocked sewers and repairing water leaks.
Contractors will be out tomorrow clearing silt from the roads.
There has been some damage and cracking to stop banks in the lower Avon.
Water infrastructure
The city?s water infrastructure is fine and water pressure is being maintained. There is no need to boil water. Water testing will get underway tomorrow, focussing on reservoirs in the east of the city.
There may be pockets of households with no water west of Bower Avenue and water tankers will visit that area tomorrow. Anyone who does not have water should contact the Council on 941 8999.
There has been a sewer overflow into the Avon and into the Styx at Brooklands. Both of these should be stopped tomorrow, but in the meantime people should avoid water in the rivers and estuary, and not swim at estuary beaches. Signs will go up tomorrow warning of pollution.
Building evaluations
Five teams of engineers have done building evaluations around the city. Things look all right, with only three commercial buildings causing concern. These three will be fenced off tonight (in Colombo Street, Idris Road and the corner of Peterborough and Montreal Streets).
Civil Defence doorknocking in the east
Civil Defence teams have been out doorknocking in the east to offer reassurance and we urge people needing support to ring the supporting and counselling help line 0800 777 846 which is open 8am to 11pm seven days a week.
http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
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Update: Friday 23 December 2011, 11pm
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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says today?s earthquakes were not totally unexpected, although still very unsettling and distressing for city residents.
?GNS scientists have been telling us that there was a likelihood that we would have an aftershock of this magnitude,? he said
?Thankfully there has been no loss of life or serious injury. This is not a miracle and today?s events show that we have been right to be cautious. We have done so much work over the past 15 months to make our city safe. We have the red zones and the white zones in the right place.?
Mr Parker says he is delighted that most of the city?s malls, including the Central City Re:Start shopping precinct intend to open tomorrow.
?It is very important we bounce back from today?s events. For retailers it is one of the biggest trading days of the year and they need to open.?
Shops opening on Saturday
The Palms, Riccarton Mall and the Cashel Mall (including Re:Start and Ballantynes) will open tomorrow.
Several SuperValue and Fresh Choice supermarkets will be open for grocery shopping, including stores at Lincoln Road, Wairakei Road, Sumner, Fendalton and Barrington. Check the websites of other stores to see if they will be open tomorrow.
Power update
There are now less than 400 homes in the New Brighton area without power and some of these may not have power restored until tomorrow.
The network is still fragile, particularly in the New Brighton area where Orion is using back-up systems following damage at Transpower?s Bromley substation.
New Brighton people should prepare for a night without power whether they have a power supply at the moment or not.
Windsor welfare centre
The Windsor School hall has been activated as a welfare centre for those seeking overnight shelter. No catering is provided, so people planning to use the centre need to bring their own supplies (food and bedding etc). No-one was at the centre by 10pm this evening.
Geotech update
Minor to moderate rock falls and cliff collapse were observed in some of the areas examined this afternoon by geotech experts. Temporary protection works that were put in place since February performed satisfactorily and no new life-safety issues were observed.
People are advised to stay away from the Port Hills unless they live there or need to be there.
All residents of homes that have been issued notices prohibiting entry under section 124 of the Building Act are advised to keep away from these homes. Any limited access agreements that have been put in place for these homes for ongoing maintenance have been put on hold until further checks are carried out. This will happen in the coming weeks, not days.
Liquefaction on roads
There is flooding and liquefaction on many roads (including roads around the lower Avon, particularly lower Avondale Road) and 20 jetting crews are out on the streets tonight clearing blocked sewers and repairing water leaks.
Contractors will be out tomorrow clearing silt from the roads.
There has been some damage and cracking to stop banks in the lower Avon.
Water infrastructure
The city?s water infrastructure is fine and water pressure is being maintained. There is no need to boil water. Water testing will get underway tomorrow, focussing on reservoirs in the east of the city.
There may be pockets of households with no water west of Bower Avenue and water tankers will visit that area tomorrow. Anyone who does not have water should contact the Council on 941 8999.
There has been a sewer overflow into the Avon and into the Styx at Brooklands. Both of these should be stopped tomorrow, but in the meantime people should avoid water in the rivers and estuary, and not swim at estuary beaches. Signs will go up tomorrow warning of pollution.
Building evaluations
Five teams of engineers have done building evaluations around the city. Things look all right, with only three commercial buildings causing concern. These three will be fenced off tonight (in Colombo Street, Idris Road and the corner of Peterborough and Montreal Streets).
Civil Defence doorknocking in the east
Civil Defence teams have been out doorknocking in the east to offer reassurance and we urge people needing support to ring the supporting and counselling help line 0800 777 846 which is open 8am to 11pm seven days a week.
http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
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Sumner water supply shut off
A major break in the water supply at the causeway following aftershocks overnight has necessitated shutting off the supply to Sumner, including Redcliffs, Moncks Bay, Balmoral Hill, Richmond Hill, Clifton and Scarborough, as well as parts of St Andrews Hill and Mt Pleasant.
Crews are working to restore the water supply and it is expected that by 10am this morning the supply will be restored, or water will be available from tankers.
http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/2011/12/24/update-saturday-24-december-2011-6-00am/
Re: 6.0 and 5.9, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
Sumner water supply shut off
A major break in the water supply at the causeway following aftershocks overnight has necessitated shutting off the supply to Sumner, including Redcliffs, Moncks Bay, Balmoral Hill, Richmond Hill, Clifton and Scarborough, as well as parts of St Andrews Hill and Mt Pleasant.
Crews are working to restore the water supply and it is expected that by 10am this morning the supply will be restored, or water will be available from tankers.
http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/2011/12/24/update-saturday-24-december-2011-6-00am/
Sally Furniss
Well-known member
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Re: 6.0 and 5.9, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley said the magnitude 5.8 earthquake generated ground accelerations of 1g in New Brighton, on the eastern side of Christchurch.
This meant the buildings in eastern suburbs were thrown up and dropped with the same acceleration a stone would have if dropped from a person's hand.
More significantly, the threshold for liquefaction occurring was around 0.17g to 0.2g.
"So the largest quake was five times the ground acceleration required for liquefaction," said Dr Quigley.
"Even though the first earthquake seemed slightly smaller, at a 5.8, the proximity to the eastern suburbs but also something about the way the fault ruptured generated extremely high ground accelerations
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775150
Re: 6.0 and 5.9, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley said the magnitude 5.8 earthquake generated ground accelerations of 1g in New Brighton, on the eastern side of Christchurch.
This meant the buildings in eastern suburbs were thrown up and dropped with the same acceleration a stone would have if dropped from a person's hand.
More significantly, the threshold for liquefaction occurring was around 0.17g to 0.2g.
"So the largest quake was five times the ground acceleration required for liquefaction," said Dr Quigley.
"Even though the first earthquake seemed slightly smaller, at a 5.8, the proximity to the eastern suburbs but also something about the way the fault ruptured generated extremely high ground accelerations
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775150
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0007bvb.php
Magnitude 5.0 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011 December 23 17:37:30 UTC
Earthquake Details
* This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 5.0
Date-Time
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 17:37:30 UTC
* Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 06:37:30 AM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 43.649?S, 172.901?E
Depth 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
Region SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Distances 21 km (13 miles) ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand
236 km (146 miles) SSE of Westport, New Zealand
303 km (188 miles) SSW of WELLINGTON, New Zealand
311 km (193 miles) NE of Dunedin, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 8.5 km (5.3 miles); depth +/- 6.8 km (4.2 miles)
Parameters NST= 54, Nph= 63, Dmin=21.2 km, Rmss=1.41 sec, Gp=119?,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7
Source
* Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID usc0007bvb
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0007bvb.php
Magnitude 5.0 - SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
2011 December 23 17:37:30 UTC
Earthquake Details
* This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude 5.0
Date-Time
* Friday, December 23, 2011 at 17:37:30 UTC
* Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 06:37:30 AM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 43.649?S, 172.901?E
Depth 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
Region SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Distances 21 km (13 miles) ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand
236 km (146 miles) SSE of Westport, New Zealand
303 km (188 miles) SSW of WELLINGTON, New Zealand
311 km (193 miles) NE of Dunedin, New Zealand
Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 8.5 km (5.3 miles); depth +/- 6.8 km (4.2 miles)
Parameters NST= 54, Nph= 63, Dmin=21.2 km, Rmss=1.41 sec, Gp=119?,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7
Source
* Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID usc0007bvb
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Re: 6.0 and 5.8, Earthquakes hits Christchurch - Report that airport being evacuated
Update: Saturday 24 December 2011, 10.00 am
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2011 | Comments Off
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Water supply and waste water
Water infrastructure is holding. Sampling of water in reservoirs and wells will continue today. There is no need to boil water.
Water is now being restored in Sumner.
As the water comes on it may be slightly discoloured. People are advised to gently run the tap for two minutes.
Water tankers are located at The Esplanade and at the junction of Wakefield Avenue and Nayland Stre
Residents should have water across the city. Anyone who does not have water should phone the call centre on 941 8999 / 0800 800 169.
Waste water is overflowing in to the Avon River. Please stay away from the river and estuary.
Roads and access
Contractors are busy clearing roads filling in potholes to assist with access and making roads safe.
Student Army
The Student Army have mobilised. To volunteer, or to ask for help with physical labour, go to www.facebook.com/#!/StudentVolunteerArmy .
High tide
High tides have not caused any problems. Stop banks are being inspected and will continue to be monitored.
Welfare
Windsor School Welfare Centre had two people staying overnight and will close at 11am today.
Anyone who is feeling distressed or overwhelmed by the aftershocks and needs extra help to cope with the situation can call the Canterbury Support Line on 0800 777 846 between 8am ? 11pm seven days a week, including Christmas Day.
Those people who would like Christmas lunch are invited to the City Mission Christmas lunch at Christchurch East School ? 311 Gloucester Street, 11.30am ? 2.00pm. People are advised to arrive at 11.30am.
Buildings
If you are worried about the safety of your home evacuate the building and contact a building professional as soon as you are able.
Owners of commercial buildings are urged to engage a Chartered Professional (structural) Engineer to check their buildings before allowing people to occupy them.
Toilets
People who have already been issued with chemical toilets in the east of the city, and who are having problems with their waste water should use their chemical toilets while the sewers are being cleared. If you need more chemicals phone the call centre (941 8999 / 0800 800 169) and we will get them delivered to your property.
If you don?t have a chemical toilet but you are having problems with flushing the toilet and waste water phone the call centre and a portable toilet will be delivered to you.
Parks update
With reports of rock falls around the Port Hills the Rapaki track that was re-opened yesterday is now closed.
Please check for on-site signs before walking any of the Port Hills tracks as many are closed because of the risk of rock fall. Other parks remain open including the Botanic Gardens, Bottle Lake Forest Park, Spencer Park, Groynes and Halswell Quarry.
People are reminded to stay away from the Port Hills unless they live there, or need to be there. Rock fall remains a potential hazard in hill areas, including Rapaki Track which was re-opened for public use yesterday morning, before this recent cluster of aftershocks.
Public transport
The bus system continues to operate across the city, as usual.
Retail
The Central City Re:Start shopping precinct is open today, however, the Cathedral Square Walkway is closed. number of supermarkets have reopened. Please see www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz and ww.countdown.co.nz .
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http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
Update: Saturday 24 December 2011, 10.00 am
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2011 | Comments Off
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Water supply and waste water
Water infrastructure is holding. Sampling of water in reservoirs and wells will continue today. There is no need to boil water.
Water is now being restored in Sumner.
As the water comes on it may be slightly discoloured. People are advised to gently run the tap for two minutes.
Water tankers are located at The Esplanade and at the junction of Wakefield Avenue and Nayland Stre
Residents should have water across the city. Anyone who does not have water should phone the call centre on 941 8999 / 0800 800 169.
Waste water is overflowing in to the Avon River. Please stay away from the river and estuary.
Roads and access
Contractors are busy clearing roads filling in potholes to assist with access and making roads safe.
Student Army
The Student Army have mobilised. To volunteer, or to ask for help with physical labour, go to www.facebook.com/#!/StudentVolunteerArmy .
High tide
High tides have not caused any problems. Stop banks are being inspected and will continue to be monitored.
Welfare
Windsor School Welfare Centre had two people staying overnight and will close at 11am today.
Anyone who is feeling distressed or overwhelmed by the aftershocks and needs extra help to cope with the situation can call the Canterbury Support Line on 0800 777 846 between 8am ? 11pm seven days a week, including Christmas Day.
Those people who would like Christmas lunch are invited to the City Mission Christmas lunch at Christchurch East School ? 311 Gloucester Street, 11.30am ? 2.00pm. People are advised to arrive at 11.30am.
Buildings
If you are worried about the safety of your home evacuate the building and contact a building professional as soon as you are able.
Owners of commercial buildings are urged to engage a Chartered Professional (structural) Engineer to check their buildings before allowing people to occupy them.
Toilets
People who have already been issued with chemical toilets in the east of the city, and who are having problems with their waste water should use their chemical toilets while the sewers are being cleared. If you need more chemicals phone the call centre (941 8999 / 0800 800 169) and we will get them delivered to your property.
If you don?t have a chemical toilet but you are having problems with flushing the toilet and waste water phone the call centre and a portable toilet will be delivered to you.
Parks update
With reports of rock falls around the Port Hills the Rapaki track that was re-opened yesterday is now closed.
Please check for on-site signs before walking any of the Port Hills tracks as many are closed because of the risk of rock fall. Other parks remain open including the Botanic Gardens, Bottle Lake Forest Park, Spencer Park, Groynes and Halswell Quarry.
People are reminded to stay away from the Port Hills unless they live there, or need to be there. Rock fall remains a potential hazard in hill areas, including Rapaki Track which was re-opened for public use yesterday morning, before this recent cluster of aftershocks.
Public transport
The bus system continues to operate across the city, as usual.
Retail
The Central City Re:Start shopping precinct is open today, however, the Cathedral Square Walkway is closed. number of supermarkets have reopened. Please see www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz and ww.countdown.co.nz .
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http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/chr...193749/Latest-Christchurch-earthquakes-costly
Latest Christchurch earthquakes costly
BEN HEATHER
Last updated 05:00 28/12/2011
Friday's earthquakes could take a multimillion-dollar bite out of local and central government coffers, with scant protection from insurers.
The magnitude-5.8 and 6.0 quakes caused significant new liquefaction in eastern Christchurch on a scale similar to those on June 13, which would cost the Earthquake Commission (EQC) an extra $1.1 billion, the Treasury said.
Before Friday, Canterbury's damage claims were expected to drain the commission's $6b natural disaster fund, leaving a shortfall of $829 million to be covered by the Government.
The cost of covering any new damage from Friday's quakes, which will run into at least the tens of millions of dollars, will have to be met by the Government and ultimately the taxpayer...
Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/chr...193749/Latest-Christchurch-earthquakes-costly
Latest Christchurch earthquakes costly
BEN HEATHER
Last updated 05:00 28/12/2011
Friday's earthquakes could take a multimillion-dollar bite out of local and central government coffers, with scant protection from insurers.
The magnitude-5.8 and 6.0 quakes caused significant new liquefaction in eastern Christchurch on a scale similar to those on June 13, which would cost the Earthquake Commission (EQC) an extra $1.1 billion, the Treasury said.
Before Friday, Canterbury's damage claims were expected to drain the commission's $6b natural disaster fund, leaving a shortfall of $829 million to be covered by the Government.
The cost of covering any new damage from Friday's quakes, which will run into at least the tens of millions of dollars, will have to be met by the Government and ultimately the taxpayer...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Quake-hit residents forget it's Christmas
By Jarrod Booker 5:30 AM Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
...
Authorities have deemed the Monterey Place land suitable for houses to be rebuilt on - leaving homeowners ineligible for government buyouts.
"It's just a joke. The whole street floods, people's houses get taken out.
It's just like Russian roulette when you get one of these [earthquakes]," Mrs Tappenden said.
"The best thing we could get for Christmas is to be told we don't have to rebuild on this land. It could be a really good thing."
Up the street, Mike, who asked his surname not be published, was yesterday shovelling thick silt from outside his home, where a large sinkhole had opened up for the third time.
"Every time [the earthquakes] happen, the ground falls even more. The house is already beyond repair apparently. I think everyone has just had enough. But what can you do?"
...
Full text:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775407
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Flooded area can't be fixed - expert
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BEN HEATHER
Last updated 11:20 27/12/2011
Mayor Bob Parker is supporting calls for some properties hit hard by Friday's earthquakes to be reassessed.
In today's Press, Parklands residents demanded the Government write off hundreds of homes that had been previously declared habitable.
Nearly all of Parklands has been zoned green-blue, meaning the land could be built on provided homes met tough new foundation standards. But many of these homes were awash with silt after Friday's magnitude-5.8 and 6.0 quakes.
...
Christchurch geologist Vanessa Tappenden lives in Monterey Pl, which flooded after Friday's quakes and is now riddled with silt-choked holes.
Many of the houses in the Parklands street are already writeoffs but have suffered significant new damage, with a metre-deep sinkhole opening beneath one house.
"This road should never see houses on it again, unless it is raised three metres," she said.
"You can't change geology."
Full text:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ne...11/6191112/Flooded-area-can-t-be-fixed-expert
Quake-hit residents forget it's Christmas
By Jarrod Booker 5:30 AM Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
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Authorities have deemed the Monterey Place land suitable for houses to be rebuilt on - leaving homeowners ineligible for government buyouts.
"It's just a joke. The whole street floods, people's houses get taken out.
It's just like Russian roulette when you get one of these [earthquakes]," Mrs Tappenden said.
"The best thing we could get for Christmas is to be told we don't have to rebuild on this land. It could be a really good thing."
Up the street, Mike, who asked his surname not be published, was yesterday shovelling thick silt from outside his home, where a large sinkhole had opened up for the third time.
"Every time [the earthquakes] happen, the ground falls even more. The house is already beyond repair apparently. I think everyone has just had enough. But what can you do?"
...
Full text:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10775407
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Flooded area can't be fixed - expert
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BEN HEATHER
Last updated 11:20 27/12/2011
Mayor Bob Parker is supporting calls for some properties hit hard by Friday's earthquakes to be reassessed.
In today's Press, Parklands residents demanded the Government write off hundreds of homes that had been previously declared habitable.
Nearly all of Parklands has been zoned green-blue, meaning the land could be built on provided homes met tough new foundation standards. But many of these homes were awash with silt after Friday's magnitude-5.8 and 6.0 quakes.
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Christchurch geologist Vanessa Tappenden lives in Monterey Pl, which flooded after Friday's quakes and is now riddled with silt-choked holes.
Many of the houses in the Parklands street are already writeoffs but have suffered significant new damage, with a metre-deep sinkhole opening beneath one house.
"This road should never see houses on it again, unless it is raised three metres," she said.
"You can't change geology."
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