Rekindle

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Christchurch-based social enterprise transforms wood waste from residential demolition in Christchurch into useful objects.

In the know

Other, National Library of New Zealand

In the Know aims to make it faster and easier for Canterbury residents to get information about the residential rebuild and repair process.

Episodic table : the stuff of life, mostly Christchurch

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Images of Christchurch following the earthquake, showing the demolition of buildings, street art, art, community and cultural life.

Sure is a lot of Saffolding!

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Knox Church Rebuild/ repair on a walk around the neighbourhood May 17, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.

Armagh Street bridge - heritage diary

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which details Downer's approach to heritage management when repairing the Armagh Street bridge.

The Strengthening of Heritage Bridges - Construction Challenges

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A conference paper prepared for the 4th Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference which outlines the challenges faced by SCIRT when repairing the Armagh Bridge, Colombo Bridge and Antigua Bridge.

EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos fibres.

Beca Heritage Week brochure - Central City

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A brochure created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on heritage structures in the Central City. It was handed out to members of the public at SCIRT's walk and talk tours.

Policy on asbestos still being formulated after 2 years

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch builders are worried asbestos repairs in the earthquake rebuild will continue to cause problems for years to come.

Beca Heritage Week Armagh Street and Colombo Street bridges - posters

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Posters created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on the Armagh Street and Colombo Street bridges in the Central City. They were hung on the bridges for members of the public to read during SCIRT's walk and talk tours.

Beneath the Layers: Wood salvaging

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of interpretive dances related to the salvaging of wood from a house, featuring Matt Grant and Elizabeth Guthrey.

Deconstruction

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Our neighbours house during its "Deconstruction" yesterday... It has to be rebuilt after the Christchurch Earthquakes.

Seddon post-quake rebuild a different story to Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Residents in the Marlborough town of Seddon say they are relieved their post-quake rebuild hasn't been hit by the same delays as Canterbury. Eight months on from the Cook Strait earthquakes, repairs and remedial works are continuing apace in Marlborough.

Coming Down.. Bit by Bit!

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

I am going away for a short time for a holiday and well get back to you all when I get home. Demotion of the Victoria Sq apartments on a walk around the city Feb 26, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. www...

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 29/08/2014: Day off

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 29 August 2014 entitled, "Day off".

Quake victims welcome idea of earthquake court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch people who have had to battle insurance companies over the repair or rebuild of earthquake damaged homes are welcoming the Labour party's idea of an earthquake court to settle disputes.

Rebuild Christchurch Foundation

Other, National Library of New Zealand

The Foundation facilitates community engagement and communication through their website, providing service delivery, volunteer co-ordination and service to assist with the rebuild of Christchurch and Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

Temple for Christchurch

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A large scale interactive art installation that seeks to provide a mechanism for emotional healing alongside the physical rebuilding of the city.

All Shinny and New

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Knox Church rebuild on a walk around my neighbourhood September 9, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.

Central Library Demolition #newzealand #aotearoa #christchurch #eqnz #demo…

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We Can Rebuild Hope

Other, National Library of New Zealand

an advocacy network that aims to highlight injustices and issues affecting residents following the Canterbury earthquakes, and challenge decisions, policies and practices that disadvantage recovery.

Fairfax Video, May 2014 (1)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Emily Marriot, from Corbel Construction, and Agata Bulksa, from Kirk Roberts Engineers, taking part in a boxing match as part of the Battle of the Rebuild fight night. The Battle of the Rebuild bought together major construction and engineering companies involved in the rebuild of Christchurch. The event raised more than $169,000 for the Aranui and Linwood College Breakfast Club, the Champion Centre, and the Canterbury Youth Development Programme Trust.

Colours of the Rainbow

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Christchurch "New Zealand" architecture building "Demolition of old Millers building" demolition detail rubbleDemolition started on the old Millers building on a walk around Christchurch May 6, 2013 New Zealand. The building was originally designed in 1935 by G. A. Hart for the retail store, factory and warehouse Millers and was completed in 19...

Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site of government-owned company responsible for settling AMI policy-holders' claims for Canterbury earthquake damage.

Greening the rubble

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A charitable trust which began after the earthquakes to create and maintain temporary public parks on cleared sites in Christchurch.

Christchurch fiasco

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Blog in which Sarah Miles comments on the post-earthquake reconstruction of Christchurch, critiquing the profit-driven model of private insurance and how it fails to protect citizens in times of disaster. Includes comment on the political situation and some guest posts.

Avon-Otakaro network

Other, National Library of New Zealand

About the Network (AvON) and its plans to create a park and reserve in the Christchurch red zone around the Avon River. Includes resources and information about its projects.

Quake Outcasts New Zealand

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site of a residents' group formed to advocate and protect the rights of red-zoned home owners in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.

Christchurch rebuild, New Zealand: alliancing with a difference

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A paper published in the Management, Procurement and Law Journal Volume 168 Issue MP3, which describes a different form of alliancing.