Seismics and the City – Creating a Greater Christchurch – Envisioning. Engaging. Energising was held on 27th March 2015, Christchurch. Presented by Chrissie Williams, Programme Leader, Natural Environment Recovery Programme, ECAN.

1. Planning for the recovery of the
natural environment following the
Canterbury earthquakes
Seismics and the City
27 March 2015

2. www.ecan.govt.nz/nerp
http://cera.govt.nz/recovery-strategy/natural-environment
Contact
Links
Chrissie Williams
Programme Leader
Natural Environment Recovery Programme
Environment Canterbury, Christchurch
chrissie.williams@ecan.govt.nz
nerp@ecan.govt.nz
Ph. 027 702 7457
Natural Environment Recovery Programme

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