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The 2011 earthquake left the iconic Christ Church Cathedral damaged and surrounding buildings in ruins.
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'What went before'
'Rebuild in pictures'
Reveal Caption
The 2011 earthquake left the iconic Christ Church Cathedral damaged and surrounding buildings in ruins.
Government intervention
Government intervention
Christchurch Cathedral
Christchurch Cathedral
Christchurch Cathedral
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Government intervention
Microdocumentary:
No Placement fee policy
Migrant labour recruitment is complex process and is prone to abuse. What do Governments and employers need to know about recruitment fees?
The Filipino Rebuild Worker
Based on field work data and and conversations with Filipino workers in Christchurch
mostly carpenters,
joiners, ducting installers,
electricians and welders
male between 30-45 years old
minimum 3-5 years of work experience overseas, typically in the Middle East
married with
2-3 children
high school to college educated
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