Aftershock: The debacle of shoddy Christchurch earthquake repairs

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Tomorrow marks seven years since the first earthquake hit Canterbury. Since then, thousands of homes have been razed and tens of thousands more repaired. Or have they? Lawyers and experts believe Christchurch is sitting on a multi-billion dollar ticking time-bomb.
Ken and Lucy Palepoi felt like they'd won Lotto. Owning their own home before they'd even turned 30. Two kids, a third on the way.
As soon as they moved in in 2015, they hung a picture. "Being able to put a nail in the wall, in your own wall. That felt pretty good," Ken says.
The 1940s character home, with its stucco cladding and rounded edges, was perfect for the young family who'd just moved to Christchurch from Dunedin for work opportunities. And it was paying off.

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  1. Unknown9 September 2017 at 00:10

    Hi Peter.....hard to believe that it's seven years since that awful earthquake. It seems to me that politics are the same worldwide and the worst thing of all is Greed....which is everywhere. On a lighter note, do hope that you are enjoying a lovely spring day. Janet :) x

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  2. peteswriteplace18 September 2017 at 20:05

    Our election day, Sat urday. Looking good for Labour/Greens, but people have to vote. Nearly half mill in early voting.

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