A large scale interactive art installation that seeks to provide a mechanism for emotional healing alongside the physical rebuilding of the city.
Blog designed to act as a forum to document, share and discuss street art and creative activities in Christchurch. Created by Ben Leith.
An earthquake memories story from Kevin Taylor, Quality and Business Development Labs Management, Canterbury Health Laboratories, titled, "Operated 24/7".
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
Cones marking a raised drain on a street in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
A crack in the centre of a street in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Large cracks under a sculpture and seating area in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Flooding and liquefaction on a residential property in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake
A twisted bridge in Avonside blocked off with road cones after the September 4th earthquake.
A twisted bridge in Avonside blocked off with road cones after the September 4th earthquake.
A crack in the centre of a street in Avonside after the September 4th earthquake.
Summary of oral history interview with Kristy Constable-Brown about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
An information leaflet distributed to ratepayers in the Halswell River Rating District, covering information and options regarding the damage to the Hallswell River following the September 2010 earthquake.
Object overview of "Earthquake risk assessment study Part 1 - Review of risk assessment methodologies and development of a draft risk assessment methodology for Christchurch".
Colombo Street looking north towards Cathedral Square, taken from near the corner of Saint Asaph Street.
PGC - Pyne Gould Corporation building; photo taken from the roof of the Warners Novotel, Cathedral Square.
View of The Press building, taken from the roof of the Warners Novotel, Cathedral Square.
Colombo Street looking south towards the Port Hills, taken from near the corner of Saint Asaph Street.
A new report says the Earthquake Commission was ill-prepared for a major earthquake and had to use inexperienced staff to respond to the Canterbury earthquakes.
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After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint.
Summary of oral history interview with Gina King about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Loretta Rhodes about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Alana Harvey about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
After the shock and dust settled from the earthquakes, two friends, Helen Solomons and Wendy Riley, felt so strongly over the loss of the city's historic heart, they decided to put their skills to use and create this living tribute to it on the web.
Site where artists can donate songs which are compiled into an album to raise money for Christchurch earthquake relief. Includes information about the first album, how to submit a song, and an online shop; and news blog of quake- and album-related information.
Plastic wrapped container of Asahi brand Mintia.
600ml plastic bottle of Coca Cola.
Prior to the earthquake, this was a lovely backyard lawn covered with green grass -- !! Penrith Avenue, Somerfield, Christchurch.