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Who Are We?

Canterbury Communities’ Earthquake Recovery Network is a network of Residents Association and Community Group representatives from the earthquake-affected neighbourhoods of Canterbury.  We aim for full community engagement in recovery processes and to work in partnership with recovery agencies.  We advocate for: strong strategic leadership; effective two way communication and information flow; healed and healthy communities; revitalised small and medium business; and a legacy we can be proud of.

“Our aim is to partner, not criticise from the sidelines”
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Our Objectives?

• share accurate information regarding the earthquake recovery process with communities and affiliated supporters via a regional network
• identify and advocate for community based solutions and future vision
• establish engagement partnerships with key decision-makers in the earthquake recovery process
• advocate for full access to accurate and timely information that affects communities
• promote communication and engagement processes that are inclusive rather than divisive
• work with agencies to ensure satisfactory permanent solutions are applied in our communities that provide legacies we can be proud of
• identify established support systems for our communities and advocate for further support where there are identified areas of need
• aim to support communities with their immediate needs but also focus on the longer term strategic direction of community rebuilding