The organisation was founded after the Canterbury earthquake to mobilise students to help with the clean up. A student based initiative at the University of Canterbury, that supports and contributes volunteer work to all spheres of the community through disaster relief and community projects. Includes history, events, information on projects, how to become involved and how one can support.
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One trophy made from a can attached to a wooden base issued to SCIRT as a thank you for participating in Canstruction Christchurch. Features a custom printed label which celebrates teamwork in place of the usual nutritional information.
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage to houses on the western side of Canterbury Street between London and Winchester Streets. The photograph shows large sections of a brick firewall which have fallen onto the roof of the neighbouring house. The close proximity of buildings in Lyttelton led...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing water table alteration in Hagley Park from near the Armagh Street bridge. Localised flooding was an almost immediate after effect of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Some areas of Christchurch were submerged, sometimes for several days, following the earthquake espec...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to a red brick fence on Bealey Avenue. Unreinforced brick masonry was particularly susceptible to damage during the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Walls and fences constructed from on many properties were shaken loose causing piles of rubble to litter...
The 2010 Canterbury time capsule chimney box which will record Canterbury earthquake memories.
The 2010 Canterbury time capsule chimney box which will record Canterbury earthquake memories.
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It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.
An earthquake simulator designed to help people get over their fear of quakes is being developed at Canterbury University.
A photograph of a staff briefing at SPCA Canterbury after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a staff briefing at SPCA Canterbury after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Summary of oral history interview with Michelle about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Jacqueline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Nippy about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Cracks on the road in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Liquefaction in the drains in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Cracks across the road in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Cracks across the road in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Water surging out of a drain after the September 4th earthquake.
A lopsided powerline pole in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Cracks along the ground in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Cracks in a road in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch. The initial 7.1 quake has been followed by around 1590 aftershocks recorded to date - causing further damage to already weakened structures.
An earthquake engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that the intense vertical shaking during the February 2011 earthquake wasn't unique and was similar to events overseas.
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 30 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the former Convent of Our Lady of Mercy and to the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker. Photograph taken from St. Davids Street The sense of loss felt when confronted with the collapse or demolition of an historic building is compounded when that bui...
Armagh Street, near the corner of Durham Street North, looking east-ish towards the Canterbury Provincial Council and Supreme Court Buildings.