A video about the training of search dogs for New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). The video includes an interview with dog handler, Brenda Woolley, and Tim Drennan, the President of the New Zealand USAR Search Dog Association. Woolley talks about what they look for in search dogs, as well as how they train them. The video also includes footage of a dog being trained in the rubble from a demolished building in Christchurch.
A photograph of components of a model of the ChristChurch Cathedral being built from LEGO by Sam Butcher. Sam comments "Fixing a large variety of bits that were wrong/annoying/cheating (not purist) about the last model. The new one is set AFTER the Feb 22 earthquake. This newer, and much stronger model is also completely modular for easier transport. Obviously still a WIP, I'm currently waiting for a pretty large bricklink order at the moment, and will probably need to place a couple more after that to".
An audio recording of Tim and Sol O'Sullivan's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 16 November 2012. At the time, Tim O'Sullivan was the Central Council President for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Christchurch. Sol O'Sullivan is a member of the Christchurch Filipino Society.
Two cowboys representing the CCC (Christchurch City Council) and 'protesters' are about to have a gun battle in a deserted street. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Social theory is often verbal and verbal formulations are largely set theoretic in nature. This paper outlines the use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) research as a useful tool in understanding, investigating and communicating Maori resilience contexts.
The road sign for Silt Lane in Southshore, with a pied stilt (poaka) painted on a handmade sign.
An entry from Sue Davidson's blog for 16 November 2012 entitled, "Artist Profile: DREGs Cinzah Seekayem and Karl Sheridan".
The minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, is refusing to intervene and force the Canterbury regional council, to loosen rules around log burners in Christchurch.
The Christchurch city council says today's flooding would have been much worse had it not been for post-earthquake upgrades to the storm water system.
Police officers and staff in Christchurch, who have been called the heroes of the February 2011 earthquake, have been honored today for their actions including a daring crane rescue.
The Labour Party has accused the Government of sitting on money set aside to provide skills training needed for the Canterbury earthquake rebuild.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 June 2012 entitled, "Waste Water Waiting".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 May 2012 entitled, "Cordon Cutback".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 November 2012 entitled, "Back at Bailies".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 September 2012 entitled, "Lingering in Lyttelton".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 August 2012 entitled, "A plethora of pleasures".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 June 2012 entitled, "Permanent Pipes".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 April 2012 entitled, "Peterborough Project".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 February 2012 entitled, "Festival of Flowers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 18 January 2012 entitled, "Dampening the Dust".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 20 March 2012 entitled, "Shaking and Shattering".
People gathering at the cordon fence on Worcester Boulevard during the Rally for the Cathedral. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
An entry from Sue Davidson's blog for 14 October 2012 entitled, "Dora a finalist in ANZIA - results in October".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Banners set for the Sumner village fair on the fence surrounding the library, closed since February 2011".
A photograph of a sign giving phone numbers for earthquake helplines and emergency services. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Wairoa Street".
A photograph of a sign giving phone numbers for earthquake helplines and emergency services. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Wairoa Street".
A photograph of a sign giving phone numbers for earthquake helplines and emergency services. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Wairoa Street".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 30 April 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 10 December 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 13 October 2012 entitled, "Moving both feet off the ground".