Over the last few weeks, we’ve been excavating a site in the CBD that’s yielded some of the most interesting artefacts we’ve see for a while. So, today on the blog, we’ve selected a few of these fascinating things for … Continue reading →
This study led on from Earthquake hazard and risk assessment study Stage 1 Part A: Earthquake source identification and characterisation (Pettinga et al, 1998). It used the location and characteristics of active faults in the Canterbury region, and the historic record of earthquakes to estimate levels of ground shaking (MM intensity, peak ground acceleration and spectral accelerations) across Canterbury for different return periods. The study also provided earthquake scenarios for selected towns and cities in Canterbury, and undertook detailed investigations into the largest historic earthquakes in Christchurch and parts of the Canterbury region. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A PDF copy of eight posters promoting the Five Ways to Wellbeing at local libraries. Each poster directs its viewer to explore a section of the library by encouraging them to reflect on different hobbies and interests, for example cooking, painting, exercise, reading or music. The first poster reads, "Want a tasty recipe for the whanau? Good food tastes even better with the ones we love. For recipe books check out 641.5!". This set of posters differs from the other sets of library posters in that the poster encouraging reading is captioned, "Check out our Fiction section to find your next great read!" and the poster encouraging dancing is captioned, "For books on dance, check out 792.8".
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 a newsletter sent by All Right? to their mailing list in May 2016.
A document which describes how SCIRT led the co-ordination of its huge repair programme with those of other utilities.
A pdf copy of a spreadsheet tool used by designers to undertake a whole of life evaluation of rebuild options.
A pdf copy of feedback given by the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi organising group on the draft Christchurch City Preliminary Resilience Assessment.
Christchurch’s newest and grandest hotel in the first decade of the 1900s was the Clarendon Hotel situated on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Worcester Street. It replaced the former two-sto…
A document outlining Rosemary Du Plessis's background and work as the Research Coordinator for the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) project, Women's Voices: Recording women's stories of the Canterbury earthquakes. Du Plessis was the recipient of the May Fran Myers Award for 2014.
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "happy new year + panel confirmed for next forum".
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Thanks for your feedback + news on upcoming forum".
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Two items of interest for the sector".
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Applications for Pan-NGO representative open tomorrow".
This report assesses issues and options for preparing an earthquake hazard and risk assessment programme for Canterbury. It outlines investigation options and associated costs in order to better understand Canterbury's earthquake hazard and risk. Although earthquake hazard and risk information needs and investigation priorities within Canterbury have changed over the past 15 years, the majority of the report’s recommended components have been undertaken to some degree either by Environment Canterbury or other organisations. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A PDF copy of a document detailing a ten-step 'recipe' for the All Right? campaign. The document provides a framework for the implementation of similar campaigns by different groups and in different contexts, while including information about the background and implementation of the All Right? campaign itself.
A PDF copy of a bubble mixture label with instructions for making bubble mix. The labels were created for the Summer of Fun, a series of fun days held around Christchurch supported by CERA, the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Trust, SKIP and All Right?.
A PDF copy of pages 260-261 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Light Inspiration for Lyttelton'. Photos: Alan Povall
A PDF copy of pages 374-375 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Songs for Christchurch Launch'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett, FLEDGE
A blog post from Moya Sherriff about her seventh month as Intern for the Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre (CCCRC). In this post Sherriff introduces new groups to the Recovery Centre and considers best practice for cataloguing collections. This blog post was downloaded on 18 November 2014.
A transcript of Bruce Morriss's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 9 November 2012. Morriss is the South Island Regional Manager for Tearfund NZ.
Posters created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on the Armagh Street and Colombo Street bridges in the Central City. They were hung on the bridges for members of the public to read during SCIRT's walk and talk tours.
A PDF copy of five postcards for the SCIRT World Buskers Festival 2014. Each postcard encouraged people to post something about the festival on Facebook to enter a prize draw for a family escape to Hanmer Springs.
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Join the 2015 voice to co-create a vision for Greater Christchurch".
A PDF copy of a image advertising All Right? personalised posters. The first image reads, "Make your own All Right Poster (and we'll post it to you for free!)" The second image reads, "Order online resources (and we'll send them out for free!)".
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "OVTRK meets with General Manager, Oranga, for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu".
A PDF copy of eight Adshel poster designs that appeared for phase 1 of the All Right? campaign. Each poster begins with the phrase, "It's all right...". The posters appeared in both Metrolite and Superlite variations for Adshel bus shelters.
A design guideline which provides guidance to designers on how to carry out a whole of life evaluation of rebuild options.
A PDF copy of a page on the EQ Recovery Learning site which linked to a YouTube video. This short video provides an insight into the design and location of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial, due to be completed in February 2017. We meet its designer Grega Vezjak, who shares his vision for the Memorial
A selection of recent discoveries for your perusal, complete with flippant commentary (as per usual). Enjoy!