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The Relative Organizations after the Christchurch's Earthquake Organizations

Missions

Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU)

Founded on the “Share An Idea” campaign, CCDU is committed to bringing about the reinvigoration of Central Christchurch.

Earthquake Commission (EQC)

EQC provides disaster insurance covering home properties, manages natural disaster fund and offers financial assistance to educational and research institutes dedicated to mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.

Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT)

SCIRT is founded to rebuild infrastructural facilities in Christchurch in the postearthquake period.

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Agency (CERA)

CERA is a government-led agency committed to coordinating efforts from all sides for the rebuild process.

Christchurch Transport Network

Christchurch Transport Network is responsible for developing special networks that help users find the speediest and safest roads.

Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy

Responsible for formulating steps and actions plans for the future development of Christchurch.

Future Christchurch

Responsible for releasing the latest reports and information.

accessibility; encouraging young people

2. A government-led initiative

to start their own businesses, creating jobs

that involves extensive public

for young people and increasing creative

participation and multi-actor

sectors; shaping a safe, livable and green

collaboration with non-profit

city image; promoting the development of

organizations as the key actors

local tourism by attracting more domestic

The innovation of the initiative lies in

and international tourists to Christchurch.

multi-partner collaboration for post-crisis

In a nutshell, a variety of approaches

rebuild, involving local governmental

and measures were taken to rejuvenate

organizations (Christchurch City

the city’s vitality and to reinvigorate its

Council), government agencies (including

modern appeal.

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery


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