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Christchurch Now: The Arts
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
A recorded conversation about the arts in Christchurch, facilitated by Rosalee Jenkin (UC CEISMIC) and featuring Sophie Davis (UC Masters student and co-director of North Projects), Lara Strongman (Senior Curator at Christchurch Art Gallery), Gaby Montejo (visual art practitioner and teacher) and Wongi Wilson (street artist and professional graffiti artist). The podcast is the first in a series of conversations hosted by UC CEISMIC about Christchurch, five years on from the February 22 earthquake.
Bridge Reinforcements in Christchurch
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Detail of steel bracing supporting the Colombo Street overpass. The photographer comments, "After the earthquake in Christchurch the Colombo St overpass got damaged and they used reinforcing steel beams to hold it up".
American Friends of Christchurch
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "American Friends of Christchurch".
Empowered Christchurch: Newsletter 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A copy of Empowered Christchurch's second newsletter, published on 22 February 2015.
Christchurch Innovations: Recover Canterbury
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
Alison Parr - Remembering Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Oral historian Alison Parr has given voice to the people of Christchurch five years on from the devastating earthquake that shattered their city in her recently released 'Remembering Christchurch: Voices from Decades Past'.
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.
CHRISTCHURCH. 7 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows the letters of the name 'Christchurch' as blocks of stone that have collapsed into a pile of rubble; on top is a single rose. Refers to the Christchurch earthquake of Saturday 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch earthquake kills 185
Articles, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand.
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.
Christchurch’s first phone call
Articles, Lost Christchurch
In 1877, the world was abuzz with the news of Professor Bell’s invention – the telephone. The Steinway Hall, in New York, was packed to capacity on the 2nd of April, 1877 with the firs…
Christchurch, New Zealand, revisited
Articles, Lost Christchurch
(From our correspondent.) Christchurch (N.Z.) Ten years ago I visited Christchurch for the first time, and recorded my impressions of the place in the columns of The Daily News. A decade means a go…
Christchurch Gardens – Early History
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“Christchurch people of the younger generations and strangers to the city who wander among the ordered prettinesses of the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, and pace along the pleasant winding paths …
Christchurch, NZ - Damaged Facade
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
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Liquidity - After Christchurch Earthquake
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
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Christchurch Earthquake - Shag Rock
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Shag Rock, also known as Rapanui Rock, crumbled to a third of its original size after the magnitude 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Glow
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Christchurch Cathedral Square Cathedral
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The Christchurch Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. The February 22 quake cracked pillars, twisted walls, shattered stained glass, collapsed buttresses, fractured masonry and toppled the tower. The rose window in the west wall collapsed in the June aftershocks. Demolition of the Chr...
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Stanmore
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Revisiting some of my images coming up to our one year anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Christchurch 6.3 earthquake.
Christchurch Earthquake Civic Memorial
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
North Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. Tens of thousands turned out today to mark the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck the city at 12.51pm on 22 February, 2011. 185 people lost their lives. file.stuff.co.nz/stuff/12-51/ Took 4 pa...
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - 227
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Lancaster
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Taken one week after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR. We stood near here during the 2 minute silence observed by all New Zealanders.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Down
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Totalled
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. These buildings were demolished this afternoon 09 March 2011 - Gone!
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Crushed!
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Lavender
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The unforgettable beauty of lavender Occurs in both the earth As well as part of the many changing Shades of the daily heavens on high. Is quickly there, and then is gone. Light violet, lavender, How unique is its special glow, Colored in nature in light lilac, Amethyst, and airy, purple indigo. From a poem by Gil Saenz
Earthquake damage in Christchurch
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.