The cartoon shows God sitting at his computer with an image of a devastated Christchurch on the screen. He is about to hit the 'smite' key. Text above reads 'God at his computer'. Context - Two more earthquakes rocked Christchurch on 13th June, following those of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. The first magnitude 5.5 quake struck at 1pm, 10 kilometres east of Christchurch at Taylor's Mistake beach, at a depth of 11 kilometres, and sent people scrambling for cover. It was followed at 2.20pm by a more powerful magnitude 6 quake, centred 10 kilometres southeast of the city and 9km underground. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.
A graph showing changes in business numbers in Canterbury.
Christchurch's first office and retail development since the earthquake gets the go ahead.
A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.
A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.
Summary of oral history interview with Teruyo about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Website provides practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 17 January 2014 entitled, "Brighton Beach".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 6 January 2012 entitled, "Resilience".
Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports.
A business owner wants more stringent background checks for people creating professional online profiles after discovering a potential business advisor is currently on home detention for corruption. Gerard Gallagher was convicted in June after trying to personally profit from information obtained while working for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Ōtākaro Limited between 2014 and 2017. Online, he promotes himself as a Business Advisor despite still serving a sentence of 12 months' home detention. Niva Chittock reports.
A PDF copy of the 2010-2011 edition of the Selwyn District business guide.
Summary of oral history interview with Phillippa Jacobs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Hugh Smith's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Kaikoura and Wellington businesses operating adjacent to quake damaged buildings may face disruption for years to come as owners drag their feet on repair or demolition work. A Christchurch property owner has been unable to completely re-open for business since the February 2011 earthquake.
A man carrying a life-saving ring printed with the words 'Marlborough Chamber of Commerce' that is attached to a rope labelled 'Business lifeline' shouts 'Ahoy Christchurch businesses!' Context - enticing Christchurch businesses to other places after the earthquake. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson said the chamber's first priority was supporting Christchurch businesses through their association with the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. "When people start to weigh up their options, Marlborough has to be an option. We can show them Marlborough's an attractive place to do business." Residential development could also benefit from Christchurch arrivals, he said. (Stuff 2 March 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.
Some Christchurch businesses are accusing the government of winding down its earthquake assistance programme too soon.
Consumer confidence has stabilised after falling to a two year low in March, following the Christchurch earthquake.
A new slew of Christchurch businesses are in limbo after Merivale mall was closed because of earthquake risks.
An article from Air Force News April 2011 titled, "Business Refugees Move into Museum".
The historic Townsend Teece telescope in Otautahi Christchurch was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, but has been expertly restored and is now reinstalled back in its central city home at the Arts Centre.
A story submitted by Gaynor James to the QuakeStories website.
Transcript of Liz Grant's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 June 2012 entitled, "Bravo Ballantynes!".
A story submitted by Pedro Evlampieff to the QuakeStories website.
An example of a tool SCIRT has used to communicate its projects to the business community.
Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.