On Firmer Ground

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the February 22nd earthquake, an influx of displaced Christchurch residents have made North Canterbury their temporary home. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes finds out how some people have coped with this dramatic event and what locals are doing to support them.

So long and thanks for all the fish

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today’s my last day at Underground Overground Archaeology, the company I founded in 2006. This isn’t something I ever thought would happen, but then, when I look back on how my archaeological career has played out so far, there’s not … Continue reading →

Clocks

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Jim Hay keeps ticking along in a career that's spanned more than 30 years. He's a watchmaker and although he'll be the first to tell you time's just about run out on wrist watches, his skills in clock repairs are in demand since the Christchurch earthquake.

CBD plan could be boon for business but bad for democracy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council's control of the earthquake recovery plan has been taken out of its hands, to the delight of business leaders, but to the chagrin of some local councilors.

And when I get that feeling…

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

In the lyrics to his hit 1982 song, Sexual Healing, Marvin Gaye cries out (in smooth and sultry tones, really) for a remedy that will relieve his mind, restore his emotional stability, stop the “blue teardrops” falling and calm the … Continue reading →

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 644

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The front door of BNZ on London Street in Lyttelton with a yellow 'Restricted Use' sign on the glass. The BNZ is operating out of a portacom further up London Street".

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake-damaged output shaft from the top-plate of the Townsend Telescope's clock drive. The output shaft was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Townsend Telescope: Part Photograph 40

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A photograph of the hour angle setting circle from the Townsend Telescope. The left side of the support arm was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 18:36:20

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A photograph of a FESTA volunteer wearing a mask in the shape of a building. The volunteer has a stack of FESTA programmes to hand out to visitors.

BeckerFraserPhotos October 2010 photograph 003

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A typical "sand volcano" caused by liquefaction where the soil loses its strength during the earthquake and the silt rises upwards, ejecting out of a hole like magma in a volcano.

BeckerFraserPhotos June 2011 photograph 274

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A crane sitting beside the fence cordoning off the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. In the foreground stones from the Christ Church Cathedral have been laid out on pallets.

All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Little Bursts Logo 1

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of five print-outs from 'Little Bursts of All Right'. Each reads, "Dearest awesomest... [nominee], [nominator] has nominated you for a Little Burst of All Right!"

All Right? Hidden Strengths Poster 1

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a poster promoting Hidden Strengths quiz. The poster includes a photograph of a frying pan with alphabet pasta inside it. The letters spell out "Find your hidden strengths".

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 1

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 2

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 051

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A photograph of a pile of bricks, wood and a broken window on a property on Worcester Street. Tape reading, 'Danger Keep Out' has been placed across the entrance to the property.

Fraud Response Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A plan which proactively addresses the risk of fraud and lays out the actions that SCIRT will take when any suspected fraud is reported or discovered. The first version of this plan was produced on 12 February 2014.

Estimating Management Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A plan which outlines how projects will be estimated to generate project Target Out-turn Costs (TOCs), and how these link into the programme TOC. The first version of this plan was produced on 29 July 2011.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 13 (14)

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An artwork in the walls of the Gap Filler Headquarters office building in Sydenham. The wall is made out of perspex which reveals recycled materials underneath.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 13 (15)

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An artwork in the walls of the Gap Filler Headquarters office building in Sydenham. The wall is made out of perspex which reveals recycled materials underneath.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:06 (15)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake as residents start to clean up. Jo Mackwell digs out the garden of her parents from under the silt in Reaby Street, Burwood".

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 4

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 5

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 3

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

Beca Heritage Week brochure - Central City

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A brochure created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on heritage structures in the Central City. It was handed out to members of the public at SCIRT's walk and talk tours.

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 646

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The front door of BNZ on London Street in Lyttelton with a yellow 'Restricted Use' sign on the glass. The BNZ is operating out of a portacom further up London Street".

A Viewing Platform in Clifton

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Part of a stone wall left sticking out over the edge after the cliff below it collapsed. The photographer comments, "A viewing platform in Clifton has its foundations exposed after the cliff face collapsed".

Remembering Why it is Called the Red Zone

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A digitally manipulated image of a damaged building. The photographer comments, "Part of Christchurch City is out of bounds for the public and is called the red zone".

The Worm of Liquefaction

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Liquefaction silt in Bexley. The photographer comments, "This is not really a worm but a sliver of liquefaction that has fallen out of a tyre tread".

The Skeletal Fish

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Dried liquefaction in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "This shape formed as the liquefaction after the 23 December earthquake in Christchurch started to dry out".