Uncertain future for Christchurch's hospitality sector

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.

Hardest winter for Christchurch hospitality since quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch moteliers say this has been the hardest winter since the Canterbury earthquakes - and they are blaming both AirBnB and a lack of events. RNZ Christchurch reporter Logan Church spoke with Comfort Inn motel owner, Bob Cringle, about the state of the sector.

The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar Photograph 2

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of portaloos at the Village Grape in Sumner.

The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar Photograph 1

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A photograph of the exterior of the Village Grape, a wine shop constructed in a shipping container in Sumner.

The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar Photograph 3

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A photograph of the interior of the Village Grape. The wine bar area has been set up in a marquee.

Johnny Moore : playing favourites

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Johnny Moore is the owner of the Goodbye Blue Monday bar in Christchurch, which has been closed since the 22 February earthquake. He talks to Kim about the turbulent times since then and his career in the hospitality industry.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 146-147: Dux Live

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 146-147 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Dux Live'.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:26 10:25:46

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A photograph of the beginnings of a shed at Agropolis. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:26 10:26:58

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A photograph of a composting workshop at Agropolis, as part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 226-227: The Village Grap…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 226-227 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar'. Photos: Irene Boles

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 16:05:30

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:27 19:07:29

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of compost heaps at Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:28 15:05:04

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people working at Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:36:31

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people working at Agropolis before the public launch event during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:26 10:05:23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people gathered at Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:27 19:07:02

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of compost heaps at Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:35:40

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people working at Agropolis before the public launch event during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:24 14:20:29

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a compost heap at Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:36:17

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of plants in a raised garden bed at the opening of Agropolis during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 16:05:18

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people at the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:37:19

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A photograph of Sharon McIver and Barnaby Bennett at the public launch of Agropolis, during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Anglican Advocacy: Proudly Pokie Free - letter for venues

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a template letter to hospitality venue. The letter is written on behalf of Anglican Advocacy (previously Anglican Social Justice Unit) and the Problem Gambling Foundation and encourages the recipient to declare their venue 'Proudly Pokie Free'. Personal contact details have been redacted.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 16:30:12

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A photograph of a speech being given at the public launch of Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 16:27:37

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of young children at the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:59:50

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a young child at the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:34:54

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of people at Agropolis just before the public launch event, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 16:30:32

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a speech being given at the public launch of Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:26 10:25:03

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a woman holding compost at the launch event of Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:57:48

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a young child at the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.

Agropolis Photograph 2013:10:25 15:59:32

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a young child at the public launch event for Agropolis, which was part of FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.