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Images, UC QuakeStudies

Cracks in the road and liquefaction at the intersection of Rich and Hilton Streets in Kaiapoi. Some of the liqufaction has been dug out of properties and placed in piles on the side of the road.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The road, driveway and footpath are covered in silt from liquefaction on Papanui Road. In the background is the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, which has had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Working in archaeology here in New Zealand we most often encounter the material remains of Māori settlement and colonisation by the British Empire in the 19th century. Groups such as the New Zealand Company and the Canterbury Association laid out … Continue reading →

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Yet another year gone! It’s been a strange one, out there in the world, but here at Underground Overground it’s been a year of excavation, discoveries, stories and all things archaeological. In the proper spirit of history, let’s take a … Continue reading →

Images, Canterbury Museum

A white painted woven circular basket that flares out gently towards the top where it joins a woven oval shaped handle. A clear plastic sheet has been tied to the interior of the basket.

Images, Canterbury Museum

Glass vase with scalloped rim which flares out from base. The lower portion of the vase is cut in with vertical lines and the upper portion decorated in relief with leaves and flowers. Vase is dirty.