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Whisky, that philosophic wine, that liquid sunshine
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It is a well-known truth, in this office at least, that archaeology and whisky go well together. Or, perhaps more accurately, that archaeologists and whisky go well together. With a few exceptions (you know who you are, gin drinkers), it is … Continue reading →
The Cater-Ring
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Following on from last week’s blog post, when we discovered a tea set used by a local 19th century caterer – this time we will take a closer look at what catering may have been like for the Victorians. Prior … Continue reading →
The story so far
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
As life-changing experiences go, the earthquake on 22 February 2011 was fairly significant. On the one hand, our house was red-zoned (but still liveable), friends lost their lives and the city lost many of the old buildings that, for me, … Continue reading →
Terra Forma: viewing Christchurch’s changing landscape through painting
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
At the encouragement of one of our resident artists/art historians/cyber archaeologists, Annthalina, I took a visit to the newly-reopened Te Puna O Waiwhetu Christchurch Art Gallery over the weekend.[1] Annthalina knows I love landscapes, both the painty-brushy kind, and the … Continue read...
How to read a landscape
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Some of you might have been to the St James Conservation Area, a remote and beautiful area managed by the Department of Conservation. You might have been cycling or walking there, or you might have been drawn by the romance … Continue reading →
The fascist punishment: a foul taste used for foul purposes
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It’s made from plant seeds named for their resemblance to a tick and has been known through history as the ‘golden nectar of nausea’ and the ‘fascist punishment’, among other things. When combined with chlorine, it forms a “a substance … Continue reading →
The bitter waters of archaeology
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
This week on the blog, we delve – or dive, even (sorry, I can already tell you that this post will be filled with water puns) – into the bitter waters of the 19th century, by which I mean mineral … Continue reading →
A century of good old country living (or the archaeology of an old farm ho…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
In 1874 this modest two-storey farm house was built on the outskirts of Christchurch. It’s not the sort of house we normally see in Christchurch, in part because of its age, but also because it was built as a farm house, … Continue reading →
Majestical mountains
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
In the beginning there was no Te Wai Pounamu or Aotearoa. The waters of Kiwa rolled over the place now occupied by the South Island, the North Island and Stewart Island. No sign of land existed. Before Raki (the Sky … Continue reading →
Just kidding around
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Presenting a selection of children’s ceramic plates and cups excavated in Christchurch for your perusal, with commentary. Jessie Garland References Riley, Noel., 1991. Gifts for Good Children: The History of Children’s China, Part 1, 1790-1890. Richard Dennis, Somerset.
Archaeological challenges in the Hundred Acre Wood
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Hello everyone! Belated happy new year and welcome back. We’ve decided to begin the year by talking about problems (just to start on a positive note). Well, sort of. We’re participating in an international round-up of blog posts this month … Continue reading →
Ironing out the creases
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Sometimes we come across such a spectacular artefact, that we are inspired to look a little deeper into the historical industry from which it was used. The discovery of a charcoal clothes iron got me thinking about the domestic lives … Continue reading →
Tool academy: Māori artefacts from Redcliffs
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Kia ora, Recently we had some great finds from Te Rae Kura/Redcliffs. Unbeknownst to many folks making their daily commute along the Port Hills’ Main Road, a nationally significant Māori archaeological site lies beneath their car wheels, capped by hard … Continue reading →
Tram vs Bus in 1930s Crush
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The busiest intersection in the central city heaves under a rush of pedestrians, buses, trams, cyclists and private motor cars, pushing passed each other as they head for various parts of the city.
A Great Pilgrimage Over the Clouds
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Imagine an event so exciting, so spectacular, that 38 trains were required travelling at 28 minute intervals to convey curious sightseers to Lyttelton in order to witness it. The roads from Christc…
Empowered Christchurch Letter to the MBIE Chief Executive
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A copy of a letter from Seamus O'Cromtha which was sent to the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on 3 September 2016. The letter was sent on behalf of Empowered Christchurch. In the letter, O'Cromtha calls on the Chief Executive to instruct the Christchurch City Council to stop issuing building consents in areas such as the Avon River floodplain until stop banks have been erected along the river. O'Cromtha comments, "Properties that should be protected by stop banks currently have no protection against flooding".
Music centre The Piano opens in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A world class centre for music and the arts has opened in Christchurch, after The Music Centre of Christchurch was damaged beyond repair in the 2011 earthquakes.
RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say they will investigate.
Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.
Christchurch workers bounce back, study says
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A study of employees affected by the Canterbury earthquakes has found they're more likely to have jobs - and get better pay - than people in similar roles in other parts of the country.
OVTRK presentation to Healthy Christchurch Hui
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A pdf copy of a presentation given by the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi organising group to the Healthy Christchurch Hui.
Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.
Insight for 31 January 2016 - Christchurch 5 Years On
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people
Seismics in the City 2016 - Christchurch Ruptures
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of a presentation by Katie Pickles, Professor of History at the University of Canterbury, at the 2016 Seismics in the City Conference. The presentation discusses her book, Christchurch Ruptures.
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.
Work on Christchurch Town Hall nears half way mark
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Repair work on Christchurch's iconic Town Hall, badly damaged in the earthquakes, has nearly hit the halfway mark.
Christchurch pod-styled backpackers a NZ first
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A backpackers with pod-styled units has opened near Christchurch Airport as the city continues to struggle with budget accommodation following the 2011 earthquake.
Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do.
Christchurch Council holding on to City Care
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch City Council abandons plan to sell its City Care maintenance bid as part of its plan to raise $600 million to repair infrastructure damaged by earthquakes.
Cone mobile hits the streets of Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The orange road cone has become a symbol of Christchurch since the earthquakes. Now two men and a trailer have the job of retrieving the hundreds of cones that have gone missing over the past six years.