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Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch - September 2010 - January 2011

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Building sites left vacant by Canterbury's earthquake are being taken over with music, laughter and outdoor movies.

The Gap Filler project temporarily occupies vacant sites in the city with creative projects.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/sites-damaged-chch-quake-lightened-up-3935922

The Gap filler project
- Play petanque
- Watch old silent movies on the vacant walls
- Listen to poetry being read
- Live music
- Puppet shows
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Building sites left vacant by Canterbury's earthquake are being taken over with music, laughter and outdoor movies.

The Gap Filler project temporarily occupies vacant sites in the city with creative projects.
Click to expand...

That's good news! :)
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Quake-hit businesses demand Government help

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BEN HEATHER - The Press
Last updated 10:39 17/12/2010

Quake-stricken Christchurch businesses have told Government urgent assistance is needed to keep thousands of businesses alive.

In a fiery meeting of the Canterbury SME Action Group in Christchurch this morning, appliance retailer Matthew Carpenter asked for immediate Government relief for small businesses suffering in the aftermath of the quake.

''We don't have time,'' he said. ''We need to act now.''

More...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ne...8/Quake-hit-businesses-demand-Government-help
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Building placards

Building owners are advised that the green, yellow and red placards issued to buildings immediately after the 4 September earthquake can now be removed from buildings. Newer placards, issued as a result of a section 124 notice, must still remain in place.
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Christchurch city faces water restrictions


24 December 2010


Water
restrictions are likely in Christchurch this summer because of
earthquake damage to the city’s water reticulation network, reservoirs
and wells.

Although normal water supply was restored in the days after the September 4
earthquake, the water supply system has been compromised. On hot summer
days, Christchurch uses up to four times the annual daily average, and
the compromised water reticulation system may not cope with this peak.

As a result, Christchurch City Council may need to impose water
restrictions to protect the water supply. The most preventable form of
water over-use is in “domestic irrigation”, or people watering their
gardens over summer. The situation is also closely tied to weather
patterns.

If we go to what is called Level 1 restrictions, this
will mean that people with odd- numbered street addresses can water
their gardens on odd-numbered days of the month, and those with even-
numbered street addresses can water on even-numbered days.

Level 2 restrictions mean hand-held garden watering only; level 3 restricts
to hand-held hoses on alternate days; and level 4 bans all watering.

If Level 1 restrictions do not quickly improve the situation, restrictions will be elevated.
Christchurch
City Council’s acting Unit Manager City Water and Waste Mike Bourke
says the goal for the City is to conserve water, and for each household
to aim for a 10% reduction in the amount of water they would have used
last summer, particularly for outdoors use.

“If restrictions are imposed, and the usage rate doesn’t drop, we will be forced to impose stronger restrictions.”

The main area of concern is the well fields. Ten per cent of Christchurch’s
wells are no longer usable, and a further 44 per cent require repair or
redevelopment.

Breaks to pipes in the reticulation network have
been repaired and the City is now replacing around 19kms of water main
and sub-mains. Three reservoirs have been damaged and repairs are
underway. These require each reservoir to be taken out of service while
work is done.

It is estimated that it will take 18 months to
restore the City’s well fields to pre-earthquake condition because of
summer peak demand period and the time and resource it takes to develop
a well.

“Therefore if the City does not limit water consumption
over the peak summer period there is a risk that the central zone will
be stressed during hot summer days and we may have problems maintaining
fire fighting pressures,” says Mr Bourke. “Stressing the well fields
can then cause water quality issues and secondary failures which would
make the situation more challenging.”

Tips to conserve water:
• Check taps and your water meter for leaks
• Minimise use of automated irrigation
• Use mulch to keep your garden cool and moist
• Water
the garden at cooler times of the day, in the morning or evening, to
minimise evaporation and water wastage. Avoid watering in a nor'west
wind as it quickly evaporates the water.
• Do not hose down paths and driveways; use a broom.
• Use a gun nozzle on your hose – this makes it easier to turn the water on and off, preventing water wastage.


http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201012242.aspx
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

The Christchurch City Council is considering whether to declare a brief state of emergency following dramatic aftershocks this morning.

... Power was out in parts of the CBD after the 10.30am after-shock, which was magnitude 4.9 and located within 5km of Christchurch.

more http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4495303/After-shock-rocks-Christchurch
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Christchurch City Council has set up an emergency centre to co-ordinate official efforts following today's major aftershock.

A state of emergency will not be declared, as was earlier indicated as a possibility

more http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4495195/Violent-aftershock-hits-Christchurch
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has received more than 150 new claims following the latest swarm of aftershocks to hit Christchurch and is treating them as a separate earthquake.

EQC chief executive Ian Simpson said today the current spate of aftershocks would not be treated as part of September 4's 7.1 magnitude quake.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/eqc-treating-latest-shakes-new-quake-3986417

Claims deadlines:
4 September quake: Passed.
19 October aftershock: 19 January.
14 November aftershock: 14 February.
http://www.eqc.govt.nz/
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Violent ground-shaking in central Christchurch during the Boxing Day earthquake exceeded that of the September 4 quake.

GNS Science strong-motion sensors show peak ground movements ? either from side to side or up and down ? during Sunday's magnitude-4.9 quake at 10.30am reached 48 per cent of the acceleration of gravity at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

more ... http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4497142/Latest-quake-more-violent-than-first
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Recent New Zealand EarthquakesThis is a list of the latest thirty New Zealand earthquakes.

Reference Number: 3437712
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 6:28 pm
Magnitude: 3.5
Depth: 9 km
Details: Within 5 km of Darfield

Reference Number: 3437688
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 5:18 pm
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 5 km
Details: 20 km south-west of Darfield

Reference Number: 3437524
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 8:47 am
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth: 5 km
Details: 10 km east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3437415
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 3:00 am
Magnitude: 5.4
Depth: 210 km
Details: 30 km north-east of Tauranga

Reference Number: 3437398
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 2:01 am
Magnitude: 3.0
Depth: 6 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437366
NZDT: Mon, Dec 27 2010 0:10 am
Magnitude: 4.4
Depth: 3 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437260
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 6:43 pm
Magnitude: 3.5
Depth: 5 km
Details: 20 km east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3437239
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 5:26 pm
Magnitude: 3.0
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437222
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 4:29 pm
Magnitude: 3.2
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437202
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 3:20 pm
Magnitude: 3.0
Depth: 7 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437183
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 2:25 pm
Magnitude: 3.1
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437159
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 1:12 pm
Magnitude: 3.7
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437153
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 12:52 pm
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437148
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 12:34 pm
Magnitude: 3.7
Depth: 2 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437141
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 12:14 pm
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437133
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 11:53 am
Magnitude: 3.5
Depth: 6 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437107
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 10:35 am
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437105
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 10:30 am
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth: 12 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437061
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 8:03 am
Magnitude: 3.8
Depth: 4 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437016
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 5:34 am
Magnitude: 2.7
Depth: 3 km
Details: 10 km east of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3436956
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 2:32 am
Magnitude: 3.7
Depth: 6 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3436949
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 2:08 am
Magnitude: 3.8
Depth: 8 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3437085
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 2:07 am
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth: 5 km
Details: Within 5 km of Christchurch

Reference Number: 3436930
NZDT: Sun, Dec 26 2010 0:59 am
Magnitude: 5.9
Depth: 230 km
Details: 80 km north of White Island

Reference Number: 3436769
NZDT: Sat, Dec 25 2010 4:53 pm
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 5 km
Details: 20 km north of Darfield

Reference Number: 3436546
NZDT: Sat, Dec 25 2010 4:46 am
Magnitude: 3.8
Depth: 15 km
Details: 20 km south-east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3436460
NZDT: Fri, Dec 24 2010 11:52 pm
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth: 12 km
Details: 10 km south-east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3436443
NZDT: Fri, Dec 24 2010 10:54 pm
Magnitude: 3.3
Depth: 12 km
Details: 30 km east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3435858
NZDT: Thu, Dec 23 2010 8:23 pm
Magnitude: 3.1
Depth: 2 km
Details: 20 km south-east of Darfield

Reference Number: 3435742
NZDT: Thu, Dec 23 2010 2:14 pm
Magnitude: 3.4
Depth: 12 km
Details: 10 km south of Darfield

http://geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

More than 100 buildings unsafe in Christchurch after quakes

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Wellington - A total of 115 buildings in central Christchurch were declared unsafe by engineers Monday after a series of earthquakes rocked New Zealand second-largest city.

Parts of the central business district were cordoned off after 3,000 buildings were inspected following 16 quakes on Sunday, including one of magnitude 4.9 which toppled masonry and glass from shops and office buildings.
...

Seismologists have recorded more than 3,600 aftershocks since the magnitude-7.1 quake on September 4, but residents had a respite for nearly a month before Sunday's tremors.

[...]
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/n...buildings-unsafe-in-Christchurch-after-quakes
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Quake trauma recovery 'far from over'

"We are still finding many people who have not faced the trauma of the earthquake and are requiring specialist help not only from the Salvation Army but the Government and other non-government organisations."

He said trauma affected people at different times and in different ways. "I think people went through an anxious period, then they went through what I'd call a numb period where they just existed.

"Now Earthquake Commission reports are coming back and some people are going into another anxious phase. Some are concerned that their assessments are not right. Some of the elderly are panicking because they are being asked by people to sign off on things and they are not sure whether they should or not

more http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4514882/Quake-trauma-recovery-far-from-over
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Risk of water restrictions increases for Christchurch city

6 January 2011

Please conserve water

Water restrictions in the city are increasingly likely. This is because of high demand on hot summer days upon the city’s well fields and water infrastructure, which were damaged in the September earthquake.

Indications are that, depending on weather and usage patterns, restrictions could be imposed within the week. The Christchurch City Council is closely monitoring the situation.

The restrictions are necessary because the September 4 earthquake and aftershocks have damaged the city’s water reticulation network, reservoirs and wells. The need for restrictions is based on a set of triggers, which are dependent on weather patterns and the amount of water used in gardens.

The best way to prevent water restrictions is to avoid over-watering gardens and lawns.

Christchurch City Council’s City Water and Waste Unit Manager Mark Christison says although there is plenty of water in Christchurch’s aquifers, the damaged wells cannot effectively replenish reservoirs through the daily peak demand period. This demand can be up to four times average winter day use.

“Indications are that so far, in spite of lower average temperatures compared with the 2009/10 period, residents are using as much water as last year,” he says.

The water supply system is most stressed when there has been a string of several hot days of higher than 25 degrees, as this triggers demand for watering.

“We need the City to conserve water, and for everyone to aim to reduce the amount of water they are using outdoors,” says Mr Christison. A reduction of about 10 per cent is required to prevent restrictions being imposed. If imposed, restrictions are likely to remain in place until the end of February 2011.

The restrictions start at Level 1. This means that people with odd-numbered street addresses can water their gardens on odd-numbered days of the month, and those with even-numbered street addresses can water on even-numbered days.

Level 2 restrictions mean hand-held garden watering only; level 3 restricts to hand-held hoses on alternate days and level 4 bans all watering.

“Water restrictions are not typical in Christchurch, but the earthquake has created an extraordinary situation,” says Mr Christison. “As people come back from holiday, they typically use a lot of water, and the hotter windy weather forecast could be a double whammy for the city’s supply.”

“We recognise the inconvenience to residents, but hope they understand that protecting our public water supply is important,” Mr Christison says.

Tips to conserve water:
• Check taps and your water meter for leaks
• Minimise use of automated irrigation
• Use mulch to keep your garden cool and moist
• Water the garden at cooler times of the day, in the morning or evening, to minimise evaporation and water wastage. Avoid watering in a nor'west wind as it quickly evaporates the water.
• Do not hose down paths and driveways; use a broom.
• Use a gun nozzle on your hose – this makes it easier to turn the water on and off, preventing water wastage.

Background

As a result of the September 4 earthquake and aftershocks, 10 per cent of Christchurch’s wells are no longer usable, and a further 44 per cent require repair or redevelopment.

Breaks to pipes in the reticulation network have been repaired and the City is now replacing around 19kms of water main and sub-mains. Three reservoirs have been damaged and repairs are underway. These require each reservoir to be taken out of service while work is done.

It is estimated that it will take 18 months to restore the City’s well fields to pre-earthquake condition because of summer peak demand and the time and resource it takes to develop a well.

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2011/201101061.aspx
 
Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Scientists set to probe Alpine Fault

7:49 PM Wednesday Jan 5, 2011

Scientists are preparing to drill deep boreholes into the South Island's Alpine Fault, in a bid to uncover clues about what happens before major earthquakes up to 10 times the size of the Canterbury quake.

Though the Alpine Fault, running the length of the South Island, has not produced a large earthquake in three centuries, it is regarded as one of New Zealand's most hazardous faults.

The Government has been told that there is a 20 per cent chance of a big quake on the fault in the next 20 years, compared with a 15 per cent chance of a major one affecting Wellington over the next 50 years.

The Alpine Fault last ruptured 290 years ago and moved the ground 27m horizontally along 300km.

more http://www.nzherald.co.nz/science/news/article.cfm?c_id=82&objectid=10698027
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

burglaries, vandalism, tipping over portaloos, speeding, tagging in quake hit area

Tagging the last straw

CAROLINE KING | 10th January 2011

A TAGGING explosion is adding insult to injury in earthquake-stricken Dallington, says a long-time resident.

The suburb has been plagued by on-going problems including motorists ignoring 30km/h speed zones and vandals tipping over portaloos.

http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/tagging-the-last-straw/3936420/
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

The New Zealand Earthquake Commission's offshore claims management centre has succumbed to a natural disaster as flooding in Brisbane has forced its evacuation. http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ne...35991/Flood-forces-EQC-out-of-Brisbane-office

Thread on the flooding of Brisbane and many other areas of Queensland http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157364
 
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Re: Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand?s second largest city - Christchurch

Stress evident in post-quake Canterbury

Published: 7:26PM Thursday January 13, 2011 Source: ONE News

Authorities in Canterbury say they are seeing a significant increase in people with anxiety issues and sleeping problems following the September 4 earthquake.

... More than half of those coming in are employed but many people are still suffering from a loss of structure in their daily lives.

... most patients are women but children are also showing the effects of stress.

Video http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/stress-evident-in-post-quake-canterbury-3997549/video

more http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/stress-evident-in-post-quake-canterbury-3997549
 
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