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A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath

09:09 am on 22 February 2021

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People walk through debris in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake in Christchurch. Photo: AFP

How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on. Kathryn talks to the Chief Executive of the Christchurch Employers' Chamber of Commerce Leeann Watson, architect and urban designer James Lunday, Dame Sue Bagshaw  who has spent 30 years working in the youth health sector and has been the driving force behind Christchurch's Youth Hub, and Kirsty Burdes, who is one of thousands of Christchurch residents who have had lengthy battles with EQC and insurers to get their damaged homes repaired.