Indigenous resilience through urban disaster: the Maori response to the 20…

Research papers, Lincoln University

The scale of damage from a series of earthquakes across Christchurch Otautahi in 2010 and 2011 challenged all networks in the city at a time when many individuals and communities were under severe economic pressure. Historically, Maori have drawn on traditional institutions such as whanau, marae, hapu and iwi in their endurance of past crises. This paper presents research in progress to describe how these Maori-centric networks supported both Maori and non-Maori through massive urban dislocation. Resilience to any disaster can be explained by configurations of economic, social and cultural factors. Knowing what has contributed to Maori resilience is fundamental to the strategic enhancement of future urban communities - Maori and non-Maori.

Indigenous resilience through urban disaster: the Maori response to the 20…

Research papers, Lincoln University

The scale of damage from a series of earthquakes across Christchurch Otautahi in 2010 and 2011 challenged all networks in the city at a time when many individuals and communities were under severe economic pressure. Historically, Maori have drawn on traditional institutions such as whanau, marae, hapu and iwi in their endurance of past crises. This paper presents research in progress to describe how these Maori-centric networks supported both Maori and non-Maori through massive urban dislocation. Resilience to any disaster can be explained by configurations of economic, social and cultural factors. Knowing what has contributed to Maori resilience is fundamental to the strategic enhancement of future urban communities - Maori and non-Maori.

Student Volunteer Army get ANZAC award

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In the next few minutes, the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch is being presented with the ANZAC of the Year award, to recognise the huge clean up job the students did after the earthquakes.

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A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Tree of Hope, with people’s messages of hope for Christchurch.".

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The light shines through these stained glass windows in ChristChurch Cathedral in a way that used to be seen only from the inside of the Cathedral".

Fairfax Video, January 2012 (2)

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A video of a press conference with GNS Scientist Kelvin Berryman. Berryman explains the recent aftershocks which have hit Christchurch. The end of the video shows the press conference being interrupted by an aftershock.

Fairfax Video, March 2012 (4)

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A video of an interview with Mark Yetton, Engineering Geologist at the Port Hills Geotech Group, about their work to assess the risk of rock fall and cliff collapse on the Christchurch Port Hills.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Salvaged material from the Cathedral ready for storage".

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Christ Church Cathedral with pallets of stone from the demolished tower ready to be stored".

Tribute: Notice

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A laminated tribute notice from Nicholas Pole and staff, of the Ministry of Education, to the friends, colleagues and young people who lost their lives on 22 February 2011.

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A photograph looking east down Gloucester Street, towards the intersection of Manchester Street. On-lookers are surveying earthquake damage from behind the cordon. The Christchurch City Council parking building can be seen in the distance.

A Wish by Amy Huang

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Amy Huang wrote this as a Year 12 student at Rangiruru Girls' School in Christchurch as a response to the earthquake and it was a finalist in a short story competition. For ages 8-18.

'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.

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A person takes a photograph during the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. He is wearing a mask identified with the "Anonymous" movement. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.

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The Botanic Gardens, in the background is part of the Peacock Fountain, Christchurch I-site in a portacom on the left and the Art Centre. In the foreground is a wheelbarrow with some gardening equipment.

Snapshot 14 - Gloucester Street

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A snapshot from GPS Boomerang's SmartBird flight over the Christchurch red zone on 5 June 2012, looking over Gloucester Street with the Cathedral visible on the bottom left and Oxford Terrace to the right.

Snapshot 12 - Worcester Street

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A snapshot from GPS Boomerang's SmartBird flight over the Christchurch red zone on 5 June 2012, looking over Worcester Street with the Rendezvous Hotel visible in the middle and the Octagon Live Restaurant below.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 342

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A photograph of a laminated image tied to the fencing around Cathedral Square. The image depicts the Citizen's Memorial as it looked before the Canterbury earthquakes.

Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Earthquake anniversary 22 February 2011] 23 Februar…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Dove carries worm to chicks in a sunlit nest; the background is broken columns and rubble. Context - the 22nd February 2012 was the first anniversary of the earthquake of 22nd February 2011 in which 185 people died. Title created by librarian Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The west side of the Cathedral with the Chalice and ANZ Bank visible to the right".

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A photograph looking north down Manchester Street, taken from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance, the road has been cordoned off. The Christchurch City Council car parking building can be seen on the right.

PM says up to police whether to lay charges over CTV collapse

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister, John Key, says it is now up to the police to decide whether criminal charges will be laid over the collapse of the CTV building in the Christchurch earthquake in February last year.

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.

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.

Urban forests - Justin Morgenroth

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lecturer at Canterbury University's School of Forestry, Justin Morgenroth on new research into the lifesaving role played by trees in the Christchurch earthquakes - and the importance of urban forests for the future of the city.

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A photograph of a sign reading, "Christchurch Economic Recovery Abandoned - to red tape". The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Sign seen on a fence near the corner of St Asaph Street and High Street".

Snapshot 13 - Cathedral Square

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A snapshot from GPS Boomerang's SmartBird flight over the Christchurch red zone on 23 December 2012, looking over Cathedral Square with the Cathedral and the Post Office visible. The BNZ Building has been partially demolished.

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Damage to a building on Colombo Street. Beside it is a sign that says 'Footpath closed Please use alternative route'. Ongoing demolition work and street cordons in Christchurch mean that gardens are left and becoming overgrown.

Sumner Community-Led Masterplan Photograph 2

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A photograph of a speaker giving a presentation on the Sumner master plan.

185 Chairs Photograph 10

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A photograph of snow covering the '185 Empty Chairs' memorial installation.