Ripped apart : a city in chaos : Bob Parker's story.

By:

Parker, Bob, 1953-

Contributor(s):

Farrington, Tony

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Kerikeri, N.Z. : Antares Publishing, 2012.Description: 228 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill., map ; 23 cmISBN:

047321539X (pbk.)
9780473215392 (pbk.)

Other title:

Bob Parker's story

Subject(s): DDC classification:

993.83 23

LOC classification:

DU430.C5 P37 2012

Summary: 'Ripped Apart' is Mayor Bob Parker's story. During the earthquakes that battered Christchurch, Bob's tireless and unflappable communications gained him almost superstar status. He so impressed the American TV network NBC, it broadcast to the world that New York, after 9/11 had Rudy Giuliani. Christchurch, after 22 February, had Bob Parker. Within a few months of his triumphs the tide appeared to have turned. The Minister of Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, dubbed him "a clown"; his council was dysfunctional; and Government, not the council, controlled the city's rebuild. 'Ripped Apart' reveals the arguments, indecision, petty jealousies, power struggles and policies that occurred within groups managing the city through its crises. These are balanced with glimpses of dedication, courage, compassion and a unique vision. It is a story about people behind the scenes and events that have 'Ripped Apart' Christchurch, not just physically, but politically and emotionally.

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"Tony Farrington and Bob Parker collaborated on writing Ripped Apart"--Publishers website.

'Ripped Apart' is Mayor Bob Parker's story. During the earthquakes that battered Christchurch, Bob's tireless and unflappable communications gained him almost superstar status. He so impressed the American TV network NBC, it broadcast to the world that New York, after 9/11 had Rudy Giuliani. Christchurch, after 22 February, had Bob Parker. Within a few months of his triumphs the tide appeared to have turned. The Minister of Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, dubbed him "a clown"; his council was dysfunctional; and Government, not the council, controlled the city's rebuild. 'Ripped Apart' reveals the arguments, indecision, petty jealousies, power struggles and policies that occurred within groups managing the city through its crises. These are balanced with glimpses of dedication, courage, compassion and a unique vision. It is a story about people behind the scenes and events that have 'Ripped Apart' Christchurch, not just physically, but politically and emotionally.

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