Early Days in Sydenham, how the Pioneers Fared

Articles, Lost Christchurch

An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…

Electric Trams – “Horses No Longer Required”

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Christchurch was the last of the four cities to introduce electric trams. They had tried to introduce the system in 1902, but it was prior to the amalgamation of the boroughs, so with the advent of…

Wongi's art work - Smile for Christchurch

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4089 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 354

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A man walks along Hereford Street, past the former site of the ANZ bank in Cathedral Square. In the background is the partially-demolished BNZ building.

Shermine Kwok Photograph 81

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph looking west down Hereford Street. The road has been cordoned off and a sign at the fence reads, "No public access past this point".

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 48-49: Reconstruction: Co…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 48-49 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Reconstruction: Conversations on a City'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 40-41: Temporary City Lib…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 40-41 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Temporary City Libraries'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 38-39: Rebuild Central

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 38-39 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Rebuild Central'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.

Shermine Kwok Photograph 51

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A photograph of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 114-115: Aibohphobia

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 114-115 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Aibohphobia'. Photo with permission: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Photo: John Collie.

Earthquake Impacts in the Christchurch CBD

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Overview of the Presentation Jarg: • The seismic context & liquefaction Tom: • Potable Water Supply • Waste Water Network

Calls for asbestos register in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An Earthquake Commission policy of covering over asbestos in quake-damaged Canterbury houses and not making that information publicly available, is being described as shortsighted and potentially harmful.

'Quake tourism' re-boots Christchurch market

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two years on from the February earthquake, tourism is in Christchurch is recovering - slowly.

Fletchers assures taxpayers over Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The company that has the main contract for repairing houses in Christchurch, Fletcher Earthquake Recovery, is assuring taxpayers it's doing everything it can to avoid any fraudulent behaviour.

Our Changing World - Christchurch Earthquake Geology

Audio, Radio New Zealand

University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley has earned a reputation for being a great science communicator on the subject of earthquakes. But when he's not in the media spotlight, he's out and about around Canterbury building a picture of the region's tectonic history, and trying to understand what might happen in the future.

NZDF's role in Christchurch is over

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is over.

Mayor on Christchurch council losing powers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee refused to be interviewed on Checkpoint.

Brownlee, Christchurch council compromise on housing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council says it has reached a compromise with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and voted unanimously to support a plan to intensify housing in the city.

Pegasus Post 15 April 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 15 April 2013.

Pegasus Post 25 March 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 25 March 2013.

Pegasus Post 18 March 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 18 March 2013.

Pegasus Post 11 March 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 11 March 2013.

Pegasus Post 1 April 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 1 April 2013.

Pegasus Post 18 February 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 18 February 2013.

Pegasus Post 4 February 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 4 February 2013.

Pegasus Post 28 January 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 28 January 2013.

Pegasus Post 25 February 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 25 February 2013.

Pegasus Post 14 January 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the Pegasus Post community newspaper, published on Monday 14 January 2013.

Home Living April 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the April 2013 edition of the Home Living lifestyle magazine.

Home Living February 2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the February 2013 edition of the Home Living lifestyle magazine.