Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Psssssssst! Drop it boy... and we'll bounce it '…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Chief executive of the Christchurch City Council, Tony Marryatt, has announced he has turned down a controversial $68,000 pay rise. The pay rise is particularly controversial in the face of widespread hardship in Christchurch because of the earthquakes that began in September 2010 and continue still. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'So, you weren't hit by the quake, but you thi…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Shows an earthquake assessor at the door of a family home. The whole family is wearing snorkles and goggles. Context: Possibly refers to claims being made by owners of leaky homes as well as earthquake victims. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Thesis Report by Shermine Kwok

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An honours-level thesis report by Shermine Kwok, an undergraduate student from the National University of Singapore. Shermine attended the University of Canterbury on an exchange in 2012. Inspired by the resilience of Christchurch and its residents, she returned to Christchurch to study the creative urban regeneration efforts since the earthquakes of 2010 - 2011.

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Meanwhile, on the other side of Mars... "Solid gr…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A container labelled 'Chch East residents' has landed on the far side of the planet Mars. Others have landed or are descending. People in space suits exit the containers. One of them shakes hands with a green Martian commenting to him that the ground there is solid, it has nice views and "... the locals are a lot less alien than the insurance agents back home". Cartoon published when NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars on 5 August 2012. At this time there there was public debate over insurance claims by earthquake survivors in Christchurch's eastern suburbs. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Record title, scope and contents and note fields were updated in June 2025 as part of reparative description work. Details available on request.

Action for Christchurch East.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Blog of Action for Christchurch East, a group campaigning for the rights of residents in the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch. Includes discussion of political and social issues, delays to insurance payments and repairs, and protest actions in response.

Re:Start.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Decribes the new Re:Start village project in the Cashel Mall, which housing business previously located in Christchurch’s central city. Includes a directory of retailers, events, photographs, information about parking and access, and Christchurch central city news.

Implementing blended E-learning strategies in disaster response mode and b…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Slides from the presentation by Dr Julie Mackey (School of Literacies and Arts in Education) on "Implementing Blended E-Learning Strategies in Disaster Response Mode and Beyond: Stories from teacher education".

Koen Broekema's Photograph 104

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The front of Christ Church Cathedral. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled leaving the inside space exposed. Steel bracing has been placed against the wall to limit further damage. The Citizens' Memorial statue stands to the left.

Chch clean up underway, as calls made for more shelter

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some people in Christchurch who spent last night in freezing earthquake damaged homes with no power, are backing a call from the community group Cancern for emergency shelters to be set up when the next winter storm hits.

Public art installations on in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A couple of the most intriguing public art installations on in Christchurch. Dr Jessica Halliday discusses COCA gallery's window space project and Riki Manuel describes his art installations made from the ruins of earthquake hit buildings.

Koen Broekema's Photograph 132

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The front of Christ Church Cathedral. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled leaving the inside space exposed. Steel bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage. The Citizens' Memorial statue stands to the left.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1991

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A view of shops on Papanui Road near the Merivale Mall. On the right are containers that the Quinns clothing shop in Merivale uses for stock display. A sign on the street says 'footpath closed please use other side'.

The Panel with Linda Clark and Gary Moore (Part 1)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Remembering the Christchurch February 2011 earthquake; the Crown is considering an appeal after bail was granted to Kim Dotcom; and Murray McCully's emails appear to demonstrate a desire to resist China's advances in the Pacific.

Sumner residents seek answers to when they can return home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents say the Christchurch City Council has been too slow to resolve the threat of rock fall to their homes, and they now hope the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will take over the job.

Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .

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.

Chch Press editor says frustration with council intensifying

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.

Council questioned at Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A man whose wife was killed when the CTV building collapsed says the council's inspections after the September quake were in a mess and signage put on some buildings sent the wrong message that they were safe to occupy.

'When a City Falls' director praises blueprint for CBD

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who documented the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes with the film 'When A City Falls' says this week's plan for a new Christchurch CBD will forge a new path for the damaged city.

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.

Anger issues on the rise in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Ongoing post-earthquake stresses are having an effect on Cantabrians, resulting in increased demand for anger management counselling. We hear from Jo Westbury, clinical director of Stopping Violence Services, and Struan Duthie, director of Petersgate Counselling.

Tati/Playtime Photograph 1

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of volunteers painting a pathway in Gap Filler's temporary outdoor cinema on the corner of Madras and St Asaph Streets.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2544

Images, UC QuakeStudies

View down Gloucester Street at a cordon access point, with a cordon station on the left and road cones to divert traffic in front. In the background, diggers sit on the demolition site where the Brannigans building was.

LUXCITY Photograph 22

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An artist's impression of the installation 'Altitude', created as part of the LUXCITY event. Tutors: David Turner, Lester Mismash

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 5

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of students from the Student Volunteer Army and Entré with a sign reading, 'Churchill Park'.

Transcript of Rae Willis's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Rae Willis's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Transcript of Belle's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Belle's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2290

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in Canterbury colours, red and black. A stuffed figurine is dressed as a Crusaders rugby player.

Thinking Outside the Square Photograph 2

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the 'Thinking Outside the Square' installation in the window of the Beggs Music building on Colombo Street.

Tati/Playtime Photograph 2

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of volunteers setting up seating in Gap Filler's temporary outdoor cinema on the corner of Madras and St Asaph Streets.