A video of the demolition of The Valley Inn in Heathcote. The Valley Inn is a 133-year-old pub which was severely damaged by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The video includes an interview with Dean Calvert, the owner of the inn, and Jim Barr, a patron at the inn.
A video of excavators demolishing the former railway station on Moorhouse Avenue. The building was only moderately damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, but repair work was deemed too costly for the co-owner, Science Alive!.
A video about the time capsule found in the foundations of the former Press Building in Cathedral Square. Heritage consultant Jenny May shows the contents of the time capsule, including several coins, newspaper articles, and messages. The capsule was left by the architects and the people working on the building, rather than the editors of The Press.
A video of interviews with Kaiapoi residents about their the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Kaiapoi was one of the worst-affected areas following the earthquake which was centred in Darfield.
A video of The Dukes performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Andreas Duenser, research scientist at the Human Interface Technology Laboratory, about an earthquake simulator at the University of Canterbury. The simulator was developed to help treat people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. It allows people to relive their earthquake experiences in a safe environment to help them overcome their ordeals.
Aerial footage of a site in Avondale where several liquefaction remediation options are being tested. Gelignite explosives have been buried throughout the site. These will be set off to simulate liquefaction caused by an earthquake. The result, if successful, will help EQC protect people's houses from future earthquakes, and settle land claims. The video was recorded using a drone aircraft.
A video of students from Merrin School laying 185 flowers at the foot of the school flag pole on the second anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Each flower represents one of the lives lost in the earthquake. The video also includes audio from the school's memorial service, including a poem by Alexis Blackie read by her sister Vanessa Blackie, and a speech by Principal Lisa Dillon-Robertson.
Video of Jo's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Kirsty's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Jan's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Garth's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Julie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Annie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Brenda's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Carol's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Henare's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Beryl's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Hugh's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Ann's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Colleen's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Lorraine's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Nelson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Steve's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Ursula's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Evelyn's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Michelle's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of J's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Ivan's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Kathryn's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.