The genesis of SCIRT - new era in disaster recovery

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which describes the formation of SCIRT.

SCIRT work holds back the tides

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which describes how the new Beachville Road seawall was built.

Church and Chocolate: A History of Easter in New Zealand

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

One of our final blog posts of 2016 took a look at the history of Christmas in New Zealand. In the same festive spirit, this week it seems appropriate to explore the tradition of Easter – from the time when … Continue reading →

Engineering collaboration with Red Cross

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which outlines how SCIRT and the New Zealand Red Cross worked together to aid the recovery of Christchurch.

Cambridge Terrace: a tale of boats, banks and fluvial fun

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

When you think about the Avon River running through Christchurch, you might imagine punting boats and kayaks in Hagley Park. Such attractions in our garden city are far from new and, recently, a few of us here at Underground Overground … Continue reading →

So far, yet so close…

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

As a Spanish archaeologist who used to work on prehistoric sites and then became an artefact specialist in New Zealand, my experience has shown me that although they are worlds apart, Spanish prehistory and the Victorian era are closer than … Continue reading →