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Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Unified Communications

Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes

Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013

Disaster Recovery

Preperations paid off

Despite facing unprecedented challenges from earthquakes, CDHB's CIO Chris Dever commends his IT team's resilience and seamless disaster response.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Disaster Recovery

Canon prepares for supply shortages

Canon warns of looming product shortages across NZ and Australia due to the impact of a recent earthquake in Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2011

Unified Communications

Now Telecom appoints Christchurch recovery director

Now Telecom taps Ralph Chivers, ex-GM and Ultra-Fast Broadband lead, to steer its Christchurch earthquake recovery efforts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2011

Disaster Recovery

Steve Jobs emails Japanese staff

Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2011

Unified Communications

NZ telcos offer free calls to Japan - Updated

2degrees, Telecom and Vodafone all offer credits to customers who called Japan following the earthquake last week.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2011

Unified Communications

Vodafone appoints Christchurch Recovery Director

Russell Hewitt, ex-CEO of Vodafone Australia, appointed to spearhead Vodafone's recovery efforts in Christchurch, prioritising community and business rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Earthquakes stories

Disaster Recovery

Digitally archiving important as Canterbury earthquake anniversary approaches

UoC Professor Paul Millar believes it's never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury went through.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

Earthquakes

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014

Earthquakes

NZ building work put in place rises 1.5% in 3rd-qtr, led by non-residential activity

New Zealand building work accelerated in the September quarter as increased activity in non-residential construction offset a decline in residentia.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Harvey Norman

Glimmer of hope for Harvey Norman after NZ results

Harvey Norman sees a glimmer of hope with a 3.6% sales boost in New Zealand for H1 FY13, despite a 36.5% plunge in overall profit to AUD $81.9 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013