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Five easy steps A5 card

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, in the form of an A5 card, given to workshop and toolbox participants, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.

Five easy steps to minimise impact on businesses poster - traffic manageme…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.

Through Their Eyes toolbox outline

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, including an outline, resources and a survey sheet, used by SCIRT's Transport Planning Manager when delivering a series of toolboxes to SCIRT traffic staff about working around businesses.

Open for Business signs

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph taken in 2013, showing one of the 32 large 'Open for Business' signs placed on all of the main routes into the CBD.

Supporting the Locals toolbox outline

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, including an outline, resources and a survey sheet, used by the SCIRT Communication Team when delivering a series of toolboxes to SCIRT subcontractors about working around businesses.

When SCIRT Comes to Town workshop outline

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, including an outline and run sheet, used by the SCIRT Communication Team when delivering a series of workshops to SCIRT engineers about working around businesses.

Local advertising - Support Parklands Businesses

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An advertisement from April 2016 informing residents that local businesses are still open, despite detours and roadworks.

Five easy steps to minimise impact on businesses poster

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.

A document containing examples of items provided in a folder for businesses. These are taken to the initial face-to-face meeting with business owners to discuss the impact and disruption of upcoming SCIRT rebuild works.

Resume Play: A new era for cricket in post-earthquake Christchurch

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a page on the EQ Recovery Learning site which linked to a YouTube video. In 2015, Christchurch hosted the biggest international cricket tournament ever to be played in New Zealand - the ICC Cricket World Cup. Take a look behind the scenes and through the eyes of some of Canterbury's most passionate cricketers as cricket makes its epic return to the Hagley Oval.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 23/12/2013: Holidays!

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 23 December 2013 entitled, "Holidays!".

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".

Fire Eats Out Best Block of Christchurch 1908

Articles, Lost Christchurch

On the evening of February 7th, 1908 the headlines in the Star ‘screamed out’ A DISASTROUS FIRE, HUGE OUTBREAK IN THE CITY, CENTRAL BLOCK DEVASTATED, DAMAGE AMOUNTS TO HUNDREDS OF THOUS…

“It’s over!” Armistice Day in Cathedral Square

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Cathedral Square hosted one of New Zealand’s most significant historic events after the armistice was signed by the Western Allies and the Central Powers on 11th November 1918 in Paris, Franc…

Tram vs Bus in 1930s Crush

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The busiest intersection in the central city heaves under a rush of pedestrians, buses, trams, cyclists and private motor cars, pushing passed each other as they head for various parts of the city.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 11/01/2013: Only slightly loco

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 11 January 2013 entitled, "Only slightly loco".

Appendix One - Maps of Central Christchurch identifying registered Categor…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Appendix One to the submission of the then New Zealand Historical Places Trust to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. The appendix is titled, "Maps of Central Christchurch identifying registered Category I and II historic places and their level of damage sustained following the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake (as at 31 March 2011)".

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 27/01/2013: For Lytteltonwitch

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 27 January 2013 entitled, "For Lytteltonwitch".

Gap Filler Gap Hunt Booklet

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

The Gap Hunt booklet put together by Gap Filler in collaboration with KidsFest for the school holidays. The booklet challenged school children to find and enjoy Gap Filler projects around the central city.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, page 134: Red Zone

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of page 134 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The page documents the transitional project 'Red Zone'.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, page 136: The Frame

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of page 136 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The page documents the transitional project 'The Frame'.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, page 140: CCDU 100 Day Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of page 140 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The page documents the transitional project 'CCDU 100 Day Plan'.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 18-19: Revival

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of pages 18-19 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Revival'. Photos: Sam Heap

Raining soda water in Christchurch!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

In 1861, the city of Christchurch would have been virtually unrecognisable to a 21st century resident. Buildings were scattered sparsely throughout what is now the central business district and dirt roads and low fences traversed a landscape that was more grassland … Continue reading →

Finding out more, under the floor

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Recently, Peter Mitchell, one of our building archaeology specialists, recorded a 19th century residential dwelling just on the edge of Christchurch’s Central City. This dwelling was similar in form and function to others we have seen in Canterbury – it … Continue reading →