One of the most fascinating things about studying and interpreting the past is the possibilities it holds. Could the broken tea cup I’ve found been smashed against a wall in a fit of rage after a wife found her husband … Continue reading →
A poster produced by All Right? titled, Starting a community conversation about wellbeing in post-earthquake Christchurch. The poster outlines the three different phases of All Right, and how it is making a difference to people in Canterbury.
The project report for Knit Happens, part of Gap Filler project 20, Walls. Knit Happens was a mural with a pattern reminiscent of a jersey. It was painted on the exposed wall of a brick building on Madras Street.
As the study of human history, it comes as no surprise that archaeology can be an exercise in contradictions. Humans are, after all, complex and paradoxical creatures. From a material culture perspective, one of the most obvious and frustrating incongruities … Continue reading →
Continuing on from last week’s blog, today’s post takes a look (or a sniff, if you will) at the aromas of everyday life inside a Victorian house. Smell is such an intrinsic part of human life, yet so fleeting that it … Continue reading →
The idea of a ‘souvenir’, as a physical keepsake of a place or event, is not a new concept. It’s been around for as long as people have been bringing home exotic treasures from far-off lands, or trying to preserve … Continue reading →
From Staffordshire pottery to American made glass-ware, we’ve come across artefacts from all over the world on archaeological sites here in Christchurch. This prevalence of internationally made artefacts, and what it means for the city’s history, is something that’s come … Continue reading ...
Today’s post continues the theme of the last one (a little), in terms of exploring the relationship between products and industries in the past and their connection with our lives today. It’s easy to scoff at some of the things … Continue reading →
When it comes to personal fragrance (continuing on from our post a couple of weeks ago), exactly which perfumes and deodorants we choose to wear can reveal a lot about us, as individuals and as a society. How we define … Continue reading →
An article from the Media Studies Journal of Aotearoa New Zealand Volume 14, Number 1. The article is titled, "Quake Aftermath: Christchurch journalists' collective trauma experience and the implications for their reporting". It was written by Sean Scanlon.
In writing an introduction to this post, I found myself straying unexpectedly into alliteration. This happens sometimes. I decided to run with it. So, as an aside from our accustomed analysis of antiquity, we’ve assembled an array of artefacts for the the … Continue reading →
This report describes the earthquake hazard in Waimakariri district and gives details of historic earthquakes. It includes district-scale (1:250,000) active fault, ground shaking zone, liquefaction and landslide susceptibility maps. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A report created by the University of Canterbury Quake Centre and the University of Auckland, funded by the Building Research Levy. It shows how an innovation process was initiated and managed throughout the rebuilding of the horizontal infrastructure after the Canterbury earthquakes.
A PDF copy of a 'Live Brighter' poster design. It reads, "Connection or distraction? Live Brighter." 'Live Brighter' was an All Right? campaign to encourage happier, healthier behaviours and lifestyles that began in 2016.
A PDF copy of a image advertising All Right? personalised posters. The image reads, "Make your own All Right Poster and we'll post it to you for free! Visit allright.org.nz to create yours".
A photograph captioned, "I guess the only good thing that came out of the earthquake is that we know the residents better. It definitely bought people together, and the support was incredible. If you didn't know your neighbours before, you definitely knew them after the quake. We made friends out of this".
An PDF copy of a billboard design for Polyfest. The design features CPH Pacific Health and All Right? logos, and reads, "It's all right to love your Pacific culture." The design was used as a banner at the 2016 Canterbury Polyfest as well as other events.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "Your aroha really helps. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "You make the tough times better. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "Your smile is life-changing. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
An article from the Media Studies Journal of Aotearoa New Zealand Volume 14, Number 1. The article is titled, "Heroic Radio: a study of radio responses in the immediate aftermath of the September 2010 Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand". It was written by Ruth Zanker.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "Thanks for never giving up." Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
An PDF copy of a mock-up t-shirt design. The shirt includes the All Right? logo on the front and the CPH Pacific Health logo on the back, above the text "It's all right to love your Pacific culture".
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "You've got a lot to offer. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "People love the little things you do. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "You're amazing (even if you don't always think so). Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A PDF copy of a design for a bus panel from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The design reads, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The design also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
A National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) report to the Christchurch City Council. The report was written by Liz Gordon, Rosemary Du Plessis, Judith Sutherland, and Helen Gibson from the Women's Voices Research Committee. It is titled, From Stories to Action: the policy implications of the NCWNZ Women's Voices Project.
A PDF copy of a image advertising All Right? personalised posters. The first image reads, "Make your own All Right Poster (and we'll post it to you for free!)" The second image reads, "Order online resources (and we'll send them out for free!)".