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Quake-struck residents threaten to sue council
Liquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.
Liquefaction was a huge problem, and many hard-hit Bexley residents believe that was because their homes were built on what was once a swamp.
The storm was characterised by powercuts throughout the country, strong winds and even flying trampolines.
At least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.
To protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.
Things are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.
A complaint by Paula Bennett over a news item which claimed she offered money to a solo mum is to go ahead.
The Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.
Dozens of angry residents have rallied in one of Christchurch's worst earthquake-hit areas over the "third world" conditions they are still living.