Christchurch's abandoned buildings a criminal playgroundIAIN MCGREGOR/ FAIRFAX NZ The cocktail menu still hangs on the wall of a bar advertising daiquiris and gingerbread man shots. READ MORE:* Frozen squatters shelter in Christchurch's derelict buildings* Squatters start two fires in one night at historic Christchurch building* Slow progress on abandoned buildings at the heart of Christchurch* Squatting in Christchurch's quake abandoned buildingsThis week, Stuff joined police on one of their regular inspections of the buildings. Christchurch's derelict buildings have become a playground for the homeless and criminals. He said squatters should be kept out of abandoned buildings at all costs. Gorman said the homeless would continue to shelter in abandoned buildings as long as they remained there.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2016 08:30 UTC