A PDF copy of pages 68-69 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Why is This Real Not That?'. Photo: Reuben Woods
It was a warm fair day on the 16th December 1919, a light nor’easterly breeze was blowing through the city. Much the same weather was being experienced throughout the whole of the Dominion. T…
Pages 4 and 5 of a One Year On: The Year That Was special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 20 February 2012.
A plan which identifies items that will define value for the programme of work and explain processes that will measure the achievement of value outcomes. The first version of this plan was produced on 6 September 2011.
So much of the archaeology that we deal with on a daily basis, particularly from an artefacts perspective, is associated with the everyday domestic lives of Christchurch’s 19th century residents that it becomes quite easy to forget about the other … Continue reading →
By Fabian Bell The Avon is a lovely river. Of course I know that many people will say that it is no better than a ditch, &c. I pity their want of taste. Of course the stream is narrow and does …
When I first started studying to become an archaeologist, the dangers and difficulties of working with asbestos wasn’t really something that had ever crossed my mind. I knew what it was, in a vague sort of way, and that it … Continue reading →
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware that Aotearoa New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis. That weekly visit to the supermarket seems to be getting more expensive each time. Throughout history people have sought ways of … Continue reading →
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Ensure that the story of your organisation is not lost".
And just like that, another year is over. This year’s been a big one for us. We’ve excavated some large sites, found some cool artefacts, and on top of all that we moved offices. This fortnight on the blog we’re … Continue reading →
A photograph captioned, "I guess the only good thing that came out of the earthquake is that we know the residents better. It definitely bought people together, and the support was incredible. If you didn't know your neighbours before, you definitely knew them after the quake. We made friends out of this".
Bricks are the best thing that I find. That’s my answer to the most common question an archaeologist is asked. Bricks? Why bricks? Because they always have the best stories to tell! Brickmaking was a booming industry in the 19th … Continue reading →
Taking a break from our recent musings on society, smells and legacies, this week’s post features another selection of artefacts from the archives. All of these were found on the same site in Christchurch’s central business district over the last … Continue reading →
A PDF copy of six posters created from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in the washrooms at Westfield Riccarton, Northlands and Hornby Malls. Each poster contains a unique compliment followed by, " Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The posters also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
This study analysed liquefaction susceptibility and estimated ground settlements for two earthquake scenarios (foothills and Alpine Fault) for eastern Waimakariri District. The report was later partially superseded by Earthquake hazard assessment for Waimakariri District (Yetton and McCahon, 2009), which while not using such detailed analytical methods as the 2000 Beca report, reviewed new information available since 2000 (including that collected as part of the Pegasus Town development). This showed that the liquefaction susceptibility in eastern Waimakariri district was in fact much more variable than suggested in the 2000 Beca maps, and that liquefaction susceptibility was extremely difficult to predict without a site-specific investigation. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 6 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "You make the tough times better. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 3 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "Your smile is life changing. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 2 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 5 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "Your aroha really helps. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
An article that explains the innovative work of SCIRT in a post-disaster environment.
This report provided information on the location and character of the Ostler Fault Zone near Twizel. The fault traces, and associated recommended fault avoidance zones, were mapped in detail for inclusion in a District Plan Change for the Twizel area. The Ostler Fault Zone was mapped in detail because of the higher likelihood of movement on that fault than others in the district, and the potential for future development across the fault zone because of its proximity to Twizel. See Object Overview for background and usage information. The report recommended that the information be incorporated into the District Plan Change and that site-specific investigations be undertaken before development is allowed within the fault avoidance zones. These recommendations were taken up by Mackenzie District Council.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 7 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "You're lovelier than the summer sun in Hagley Park. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of an advertisement for the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Christchurch Star on 4 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "You've got a lot to offer. Canterbury's been through a lot. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A report reviewing pipe installation specifications and recommending alternatives that could improve standard specifications.
A report which details the financial and societal value that the SCIRT Training Centre created.
A document which describes the process that SCIRT took to fill its operational workforce gap.
Caption reads: "At night we light up the house like a Christmas tree so that people know we’re here."
Caption reads: "We were meant to live here all our lives, our working life, our retirement. That’s no longer possible."
A document which describes the processes that SCIRT took when repairing some of Christchurch's heritage bridges.
An advertisement from April 2016 informing residents that local businesses are still open, despite detours and roadworks.