Action for Christchurch East.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Blog of Action for Christchurch East, a group campaigning for the rights of residents in the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch. Includes discussion of political and social issues, delays to insurance payments and repairs, and protest actions in response.

Sounds for the South.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site where artists can donate songs which are compiled into an album to raise money for Christchurch earthquake relief. Includes information about the first album, how to submit a song, and an online shop; and news blog of quake- and album-related information.

For Real Promotional Flyer

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A promotional flyer which describes the For Real recruitment and training process.

Minister for Earthquake Recovery

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, responds to Christchurch residents in limbo awaiting a geotech report into which suburbs will be abandoned.

Information sheet for participants

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Young women's experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic - Information sheet.

Open for Business signs

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph taken in 2013, showing one of the 32 large 'Open for Business' signs placed on all of the main routes into the CBD.

For Real Candidate Profiles

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A promotional flyer which describes the experiences of four For Real recruits.

Justice for CTV families

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The families of those who died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake say they will continue to fight for justice. 

The Temple for Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Temple for Christchurch is an enormous work, representing the seismic wave of the February 22 earthquake. Made mostly from salvaged wood it's taken a team of volunteers two years to build. But it will meet a fiery end on Saturday night when it is deliberately set alight. Justin Gregory meets the designer and his volunteers with two weeks left until burn day. But when he gets there, none are to be found.

Quilt: Quilt for Christchurch

Images, Canterbury Museum

One red and black fabric quilt comprised of pieced and appliquéd block work with both hand and machine stitching; machine quilted with embellishments and a one piece bordered back; an image of the ChristChurch Cathedral is in the centre and features pen work. Designed and quilted by the Coast Quilters of Whangaroa from fabric sent in by listener...

Heart for Christchurch: Hope

Images, Canterbury Museum

One cream, white and red fabric 'Heart for Christchurch' with white polka dots on red background on reverse; the front is decorated with the word 'Hope' and a bird in red stitching along with two red ribbon bows and a 'made with love' metal embellishment at the centre bottom; a red ribbon loop with a wooden button at the top centre is attached s...

Quilt: Quilt for Christchurch

Images, Canterbury Museum

One red and black fabric quilt comprised of pieced and appliquéd block work with both hand and machine stitching; machine quilted with embellishments and a one piece bordered back; an image of the ChristChurch Cathedral is in the centre and features pen work. Designed and quilted by the Coast Quilters of Whangaroa from fabric sent in by listener...

Model: Temple for Christchurch

Images, Canterbury Museum

One model of the Temple for Christchurch with a rectangular base of Jarrah and solid silver conical shapes and wave like walls representing the movement of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Based on the Temple for Christchurch sculpture that was designed by Hippathy Valentine.

All for One, One for All: The SCIRT Collaborative-Competitive Model

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which describes the SCIRT model and how it drove both collaboration and competition.

CBD plan could be boon for business but bad for democracy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council's control of the earthquake recovery plan has been taken out of its hands, to the delight of business leaders, but to the chagrin of some local councilors.

Support for the Inevitable: A Rapid Relief Architecture for Primary Schools

Research papers, Victoria University of Wellington

A natural disaster will inevitably strike New Zealand in the coming years, damaging educational facilities. Delays in building quality replacement facilities will lead to short-term disruption of education, risking long-term inequalities for the affected students. The Christchurch earthquake demonstrated the issues arising from a lack of school planning and support. This research proposes a system that can effectively provide rapid, prefabricated, primary schools in post-disaster environments. The aim is to continue education for children in the short term, while using construction that is suitable until the total replacement of the given school is completed. The expandable prefabricated architecture meets the strength, time, and transport requirements to deliver a robust, rapid relief temporary construction. It is also adaptable to any area within New Zealand. This design solution supports personal well-being and mitigates the risk of educational gaps, PTSD linked with anxiety and depression, and many other mental health disorders that can impact students and teachers after a natural disaster.

Park for 5 minutes here or not

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake

Christchurch Earthquake - Last Days For Manchester Courts

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Manchester Courts, a seven-storey building on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets, is a category one historic place built in 1905-1906 that up until the 7.1 earthquake, housed offices. News of the scheduled demolition provoked an emotional response from the people of Christchurch. UPDATE 14 October 2010: A group of residents is campaig...

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 155

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Memorials left at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Remembrance".

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 16:04:18

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around Julia Morison's public sculpture, titled Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers, during the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work and took place on site.

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 158

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A memorial left at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Rembrance".

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 157

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A memorial left by the Governor General at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Rembrance".

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 16:26:11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered around Julia Morison's public sculpture, titled Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers, during the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work and took place on site.

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 15:25:00

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of artist Julia Morison talking to another woman at the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers and took place on the site of the artwork.

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 15:41:01

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of FESTA director Jessica Halliday (left) and artist Julia Morison at the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers and took place on the site of the artwork.

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 15:40:33

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of FESTA director Jessica Halliday (left) and artist Julia Morison at the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers and took place on the site of the artwork.

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 162

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Visitors at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Remembrance".

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 167

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Hotel Grand Chancellor viewed through the Bridge of Rembrance".

Small Rooms for Open Spaces Photograph 2013:10:26 15:27:39

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of artist Julia Morison at the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers and took place on the site of the artwork.

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 160

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Visitors in thoughtful pose at the memorials left at the Cashel Street cordon by the Bridge of Remembrance".