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Christchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientist
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
Peter Dunne's bill is unfair, unaffordable and unlikely to happen, writes Brian Fallow.
Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.
Fund manager Peter Coman says the PIP Fund is interested in investing in the new Wiri prison public-private partnership but not if it includes managing prisoners as part of the package.
New Zealanders are yet to support infrastructure development to meet future demand, National Infrastructure Advisory Board chairman Dr Rod Carr says.
Updated long-range projections for Government debt are less unnerving than last year's but still unsustainable, the Treasury says.
Tax revenue was bigger than forecast and spending lower in the 11 months to the end of May, says Treasury.