Conceptualising Adaptive Resilience using Grounded Theory

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

We present the initial findings from a study of adaptive resilience of lifelines organisations providing essential infrastructure services, in Christchurch, New Zealand following the earthquakes of 2010-2011. Qualitative empirical data was collected from 200 individuals in 11 organisations. Analysis using a grounded theory method identified four major factors that aid organisational response, recovery and renewal following major disruptive events. Our data suggest that quality of top and middle-level leadership, quality of external linkages, level of internal collaboration, ability to learn from experience, and staff well-being and engagement influence adaptive resilience. Our data also suggest that adaptive resilience is a process or capacity, not an outcome and that it is contextual. Post-disaster capacity/resources and post-disaster environment influence the nature of adaptive resilience.

SCIRT Training Centre Value

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A report which details the financial and societal value that the SCIRT Training Centre created.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 029

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a stuffed tortoise that is being stored at the Canterbury Cultural Recovery Centre.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 026

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A close-up photograph of a stuffed penguin that is being stored at the Canterbury Cultural Recovery Centre.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 013

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A photograph of a cannon and other large objects that are being stored at the Canterbury Cultural Recovery Centre.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 028

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A photograph of a model ship that is being stored in one of the stacks at the Canterbury Cultural Recovery Centre.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Niels Holm

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A copy of a letter from Hugo Kristinsson which was sent to Niels Holm, Official Secretary to the Governor General, on 12 August 2014. The letter was sent on behalf of Empowered Christchurch. It thanks Holm for his response to the letter Empowered Christchurch sent to the Governor General and expresses their disappointment that they have not recieved a response from the Governor General. Kristinsson also expresses his disappointment that the Governor General has not forwarded a letter sent by the Queen 'to the relevant minister'.

February 2014 Board Paper - SCIRT Support to Civil Trades Training

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A paper for the SCIRT Board which requests that the Board provide support to SCIRT's Training Team with assisting to develop a civil trade qualification.

February 2014 Board Presentation - SCIRT Support to Civil Trades Training

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A presentation for the SCIRT Board which outlines the process that SCIRT's Training Team intended to take towards assisting with developing a civil trade qualification.

October 2014 Board Paper - Project Manager for Trade Certification Establi…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A paper for the SCIRT Board which requests that the Board provide support to recruit a Project Manager to support the development of a civil trade qualification.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:12:02 22:39:38)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artworks are on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:01 18:40:01)

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A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artworks are on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:01 18:40:44)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artwork is on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:01 18:38:00)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artworks are on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:01 18:38:16)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artworks are on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 14:58:27)

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A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the artist 'Saves'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:01 18:40:23)

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A photograph of street art in Avonside. The artworks are on the walls of a derelict toilet block. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by the artist 'SGC'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 15:32:22)

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A photograph of street art on a brick wall near the corner of Alfred Street and Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the artist 'Paulie'.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:03:30 16:43:15)

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A photograph of street art above the Hereford Street entrance of the YMCA. The photographer believes that the artworks were created by (from left to right) Sofles, Paulie, and Quench/Drapl.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 14:58:48)

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A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the artist 'Paulie'.

ING Photograph 2014:10:25 18:17:59

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A close-up photograph of plastic bottles that were part of a temporary installation titled ING. ING was created by students from Unitec for CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.

Speakers' Corner Photograph 1

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A photograph of Speakers' Corner, an event that gathered citizens, architects, urbanists, developers and government officials to The Commons to speak about the importance of flexible and temporary spaces in the creation of cities. Speakers' Corner was part of FESTA 2014 and supported by Athfield Architects.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 15:22:51)

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A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The web address, "www.wongi.co.nz", has been incorporated on the left. The photographer that the mural was created by Wongi "Freak" Wilson, Ikarus, and Yikes.

Speakers' Corner Photograph 2

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A photograph of Speakers' Corner, an event that gathered citizens, architects, urbanists, developers and government officials to The Commons to speak about the importance of flexible and temporary spaces in the creation of cities. Speakers' Corner was part of FESTA 2014 and supported by Athfield Architects.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Gerry Brownlee 1

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A copy of a letter from Empowered Christchurch which was sent to Gerry Brownlee, Minsiter for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, on 15 April 2014. The letter lodges an Official Information Act request about the remediation of land that is subject to liquefaction and flooding.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 15:23:32)

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A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The word "Embassy" has been incorporated into the mural in bold white letters. The photographer believes that the mural was created by Wongi "Freak" Wilson, Ikarus, and Yikes.

Speakers' Corner Photograph 4

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A photograph of a participant in Speakers' Corner. Speakers' Corner was an event that gathered citizens, architects, urbanists, developers and government officials to The Commons to speak about the importance of flexible and temporary spaces in the creation of cities. Speakers' Corner was part of FESTA 2014 and supported by Athfield Architects.

Speakers' Corner Photograph 3

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A photograph of people sitting around a table at The Commons during Speakers' Corner, an event that gathered citizens, architects, urbanists, developers and government officials to speak about the importance of flexible and temporary spaces in the creation of cities. Speakers' Corner was part of FESTA 2014 and supported by Athfield Architects.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2014:10:12 15:23:13)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a mural on the side of Embassy on Colombo Street. The photographer believes that it was created by Yikes, Wongi "Freak" Wilson, and Ikarus. Several pallets of bricks have been stacked in front of the mural and a truck is parked to the right.

Soft Stripping

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Victoria Apartments demolition is under way on a walk around the city to find out what is happening in the city. Feb 17, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. "soft-stripped", which means that any remaining belongings will be removed, as well as furnishings and internal walls.