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Poetica Urban Poetry Project Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a woman reading poetry to an audience. She is standing in front of the Poetica Urban Poetry wall.
Gap Filler #1 Photograph 6
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of people watching a performance during Gap Filler's first project.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 314-315: The New Zealand …
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 314-315 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The New Zealand Institute of Architects Exhibition Pavilion'. Photo: Soo Ryu, Jasmax and NZIA
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 342-343: Christchurch: Se…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 342-343 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch: See Through My Eyes (UNICEF Children's Photographs)'. UNICEF Children's Photos as supplied by Canterbury Museum and Jacqui Southey
Dairy and Container Colombo Street Photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a shipping container being used as a temporary dairy.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 188-189: Dairy and Contai…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 188-189 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Dairy and Container Colombo Street'. Photos: Coralie Winn
Man in a Boat
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A short story by Shirley Eng titled, "Man in a Boat".
Food, glorious food!
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Food, in all its myriad forms, can be one of the most intrinsic and expressive aspects of culture and society – throughout time and across the world. From the customs surrounding the preparation and consumption of food to the ingredients … Continue reading →
‘Archaia’ and ‘Logos’, what even is archaeology?
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
The word archaeology comes from the Greek archaia (“ancient things”) and logos (“theory” or “science”). So, archaeologists study past societies through the material culture. In other words, we write the history analysing what people threw away or left behind. That’s … Continue reading →
The changing face of a 19th century farmstead
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
We have published previously on the importance of buildings, be they residential or commercial, as an artefact in understanding 19th century culture in New Zealand. While it’s easy to overlook the humble cottage as a source of archaeological data, houses … Continue reading →
The Brewery Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of The Brewery on Garlands Road.
Stay classy, Christchurch
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Class is a complicated concept, historically and in the present day. It’s difficult to define, somewhat ephemeral, and yet so clearly there in our societies and our cultures. For better or for worse, social stratification has been part of human … Continue reading →
Protestors greet Brownlee at recovery strategy launch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister's released what he says is a how-to strategy for the rebuild following the Canterbury earthquakes. Gerry Brownlee says the strategy for improving investment, innovation and job creation will extend beyond economic recovery and into education, culture and social recovery.
Blowing smoke: clay pipes, advertising and other things in the 19th century
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
As the study of human history, it comes as no surprise that archaeology can be an exercise in contradictions. Humans are, after all, complex and paradoxical creatures. From a material culture perspective, one of the most obvious and frustrating incongruities … Continue reading →
Gap Filler #1 Photograph 9
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a decorated fence at Gap Filler's first project.
Stand Your Ground Photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of dancers performing in Stand Your Ground. A film is being projected onto the wall behind the dancers.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 252-253: Udder
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 252-253 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Udder'. Photos: Trent Hiles
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 162-163: Stand Your Ground
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 162-163 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Stand Your Ground'. Photos: Gap Filler
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 264-265: Knit Happens
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 264-265 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Knit Happens'. Photos: Jen McBride
Container Love (Container Cosy) Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a shipping container wrapped in a large knitted and crocheted cover.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 372-373: Container Love (…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 372-373 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Container Love (Container Cosy)'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett
Butterfly Gap Photograph 7
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of scarecrows leaning against a shed at the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap site.
Butterfly Gap Photograph 8
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of painted fence palings at the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap site.
Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 192-193: Butterfly Gap
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of pages 192-193 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Butterfly Gap'. Photos: Gap Filler
Butterfly Gap Photograph 5
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap, created on an empty site on Barbadoes Street.
Butterfly Gap Photograph 6
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of volunteers creating objects out of clay for the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap project.
Butterfly Gap Photograph 3
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of volunteers creating objects out of clay for the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap project.
Butterfly Gap Photograph 4
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of volunteers painting wooden fence palings for the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap project.
Butterfly Gap Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of volunteers creating objects out of clay for the Gap Filler Butterfly Gap project.
Gap Filler #1 Photograph 3
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a performance that was part of Gap Filler's first project.