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CanCERN Newsletter 62, 2 November 2012

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 2 November 2012

The Triangle – Noxious Exhalations and a Special Earthquake

Articles, Lost Christchurch

“William Wilson was formerly a cabbage dealer in Canterbury; but fourteen years ago he was poor, whereas now he is rich, a circumstance attributable to a lucky speculation in a piece of land …

Rural Community Recovery

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

PDF slides from a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Wilson from the UC Geology department at the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Forum.

Danielle Louise O'Halloran's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history recording by Danielle Louise O'Halloran about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes. Summary written by Brigid Buckenham.

Christchurch Migrant Inter-Agency Group - Lessons Learned

A PDF document which discusses the lessons learned by the Christchurch Migrant Inter-Agency group after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The group was set up to support migrants and refugees following the February 22 earthquake in 2011, and has now been dis-established. However, the Christchurch Migrant Centre continues to co-ordinate services and help migrants settle into life in Christchurch. The purpose of the report is to provide a record of key events and responses of the group in the immediate aftermath of the February 22 earthquake, and to offer some candid discussion and insight with respect to their success or otherwise.

The Space Between Words - Introduction Panel 3

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf copy of the third introductory panel of Guy Frederick's 'The Space Between Words' exhibition. The panel includes discussion on how Frederick and others in Canterbury responded to the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

All Right? Events: Summer of Fun Poster

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of two poster advertising Summer of Fun events in Christchurch. The events were held in various neighbourhood locations around Canterbury and were supported by All Right?, SKIP and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Appendix Two - Damage to Significant Buildings in Central Christchurch (as…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Appendix Two to the submission of the then New Zealand Historical Places Trust to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. The appendix is titled, "Damage to Significant Buildings in Central Christchurch (as at 13 October 2011)".

CTU Union News: Canterbury Workers Need More Support

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a news item from the union.org.nz website, titled, "Canterbury Workers Need More Support". The article was written by Peter Conway, CTU Secretary, and Marty Braithwaite, CTU Earthquake Response Coordinator.

UC Risk Evaluation Process for Building Occupancy

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document outlying the initial evaluation process for building occupancy on campus after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

CTU Union News: Further assistance needed for Canterbury workers

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a news item from the union.org.nz website, titled, "Further assistance needed for Canterbury workers". The article was written by Marty Braithwaite, CTU spokesperson on earthquake-related matters.

No Fault Here???" Rural impacts from the 4 September Canterbury earthquake

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

PDF slides from a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Wilson from the UC Geology department on 27 October 2010.

The Local Science Response to the 4 September 2010 Canterbury Earthquake

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

PDF slides from a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Wilson from the UC Geology department on 22 November 2010. The presentation was delivered at a GeoNZ conference in Auckland.

Anastasia's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Anastasia about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes. Interviewed by Danielle Louise O'Halloran. Summary written by Brigid Buckenham.

Dallington 7

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing Road Cones in Dallington, Christchurch following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Dallington 2

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing the damaged streetscape of Dallington, following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Dallington 1

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing the damaged streetscape of Dallington, following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Training and Education of Engineers and Organisation of Engineering Profes…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

"Training and Education of Engineers and Organisation of Engineering Profession and Building Assessment after Earthquakes", a report submitted by the then New Zealand Historic Places Trust on the Royal Commission Discussion Papers.

Dallington 12

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing a 'red zoned' home in Dallington, following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Dallington 16

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing St Paul's School's damage in Dallington, following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Dallington 4

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing a 'red zoned' home in Dallington, following the series of earthquakes in Christchurch.

Community Response and Recovery: natural disaster response and recovery me…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A dissertation submitted by Cameron McLeod in fulfilment of an Honours degree in Diplomacy, covering community response and recovery in Lyttelton following the Canterbury Earthquakes. Dissertation supervised by Dr Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury School of Social and Political Sciences.

Dallington 14

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph showing a window in a 'red zoned' home in Dallington, Christchurch following the February 2011 earthquake.

The SCIRT Innovation Project

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A report created by the University of Canterbury Quake Centre and the University of Auckland, funded by the Building Research Levy. It shows how an innovation process was initiated and managed throughout the rebuilding of the horizontal infrastructure after the Canterbury earthquakes.