Protest march against Christchurch school changes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.

Christchurch hit by magnitude 4 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch was jolted by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake this lunchtime.

Update on power cuts in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.

Royal Commission hearings continue in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch city council manager has told the Royal Commission there was an element of chaos after the first earthquake in September 2010 as staff sought to get systems in place.

Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.

A San Franciscan view of Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Spud Hilton knows what it's like to feel the fear of a large scale earthquake. As the Travel Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, he lives in a city on a fault line. Spud Hilton has just published an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about the status of Christchurch as a tourist destination and as a city that must rebuild, rethink and reinvent itself.

Coroner to investigate Christchurch rescue operations

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.

Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.

Christchurch: A Board Game Photograph 2

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a mural depicting ChristChurch Cathedral. The mural is attached to the fence on the site of Christchurch: A Board Game.

Christchurch: A Board Game Photograph 4

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of bricks forming a playing square of Christchurch: A Board Game. The bricks show a picture of ChristChurch Cathedral, and read, "ChristChurch Cathedral. Skip church, move to Ferry Rd".

Christchurch: A Board Game Photograph 1

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of students from the Student Volunteer Army and Entré on the site of Christchurch: A Board Game.

Using Augmented Reality to Commemorate Christchurch

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

Slides from the presentation by Professor Mark Billinghurst (HITLabNZ) on "Using Augmented Reality to Commemorate Christchurch".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 05

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Two workers look on as a long reach excavator demolishes the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 08

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Two workers look on as a long reach excavator demolishes the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Christchurch: A Board Game Photograph 3

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of furniture on the site of Christchurch: A Board Game.

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 09

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A water jet sprays over the rubble of the Crowne Plaza Hotel to prevent dust. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 03

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The Terrace on the Park apartment buildings being gutted prior to demolition. The photographer comments, "Apartments overlooking Hagley Park being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 04

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The Terrace on the Park apartment buildings being gutted prior to demolition. The photographer comments, "Apartments overlooking Hagley Park being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 07

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Two workers look on as a long reach excavator demolishes the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 06

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Two workers look on as a long reach excavator demolishes the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 01

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The Terrace on the Park apartment buildings being gutted prior to demolition. The photographer comments, "Apartments overlooking Hagley Park being demolished".

Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 02

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The Terrace on the Park apartment buildings being gutted prior to demolition. The photographer comments, "Apartments overlooking Hagley Park being demolished".

Christchurch Earthquake - Godley House, Diamond Harbour

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Due to the 7.1 earthquake on 4th September 2010 and then the following earthquakes Godley House has suffered severe damage. Godley house was built in 1880 by Harvey Hawkins - see www.godleyhouse.co.nz/

Libraries supporting the rebuild of Christchurch

Research papers, Lincoln University

Increasingly, economic, political and human crises, along with natural disasters, constitute a recurrent reality around the world. The effect of large-scale disaster and economic disruption are being felt far and wide and impacting libraries in diverse ways. Libraries are casualties of natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, as well as civil unrest and wars. Sudden cuts in library budgets have resulted in severe staff reductions, privatization and even closures. The presenters share their experiences about how they have prepared for or coped with profound change.

Creating a Chinatown – Considerations for Christchurch

Research papers, Lincoln University

With the recent innovation and development within Christchurch following the earthquakes there have been suggestions of developing an ethnic precinct or 'Chinatown' within the city. This article explores the possibility of this and its potential benefits.

Christchurch Press 29 May 2012: Section A, Page 13

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Page 13 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 29 May 2012.

Latimer Square

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Latimer Square, Christchurch File reference: CCL-2012-04-06-LatimerSquare-April-2012-DSC_0879.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Latimer Square

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Latimer Square, Christchurch File reference: CCL-2012-04-06-LatimerSquare-April-2012-DSC_0884.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Latimer Square

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Latimer Square, Christchurch File reference: CCL-2012-04-06-LatimerSquare-April-2012-DSC_0862.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.