After the September, 1888 earthquake centred in Hanmer caused extensive damage to the Christchurch cathedral, the government geologist, Alexander McKay was sent out to review the land damage. This …
This report assesses issues and options for preparing an earthquake hazard and risk assessment programme for Canterbury. It outlines investigation options and associated costs in order to better understand Canterbury's earthquake hazard and risk. Although earthquake hazard and risk information needs and investigation priorities within Canterbury have changed over the past 15 years, the majority of the report’s recommended components have been undertaken to some degree either by Environment Canterbury or other organisations. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 24 July 2011 entitled, "Being brave, and books in a fridge".
A pdf transcript of Robin Robins's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Lucy Denham. Transcriber: Maggie Blackwood.
A pdf transcript of Peter Ngatuere's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Lucy Denham. Transcriber: Lucy Denham.
A pdf transcript of Heather Bundy's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Samuel Hope. Transcriber: Josie Hepburn.
Following the February 2011 earthquake, the Canterbury Branch of the TEU surveyed members to determine the psychological and physical impact of the earthquakes on members, in particular on their working conditions and ability to participate in consultation processes. 90 members responded, and this report gives a summary of the responses to short-answer questions and overall themes.
Following the February 2011 earthquake, the Canterbury Branch of the TEU surveyed members to determine the psychological and physical impact of the earthquakes on members, in particular on their working conditions and ability to participate in consultation processes. 90 members responded, and this report gives a summary of the percentage of responses received for each survey question.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 20 September 2013 entitled, "Show and tell".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 23 July 2014 entitled, "Art and Science".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 22 February 2011 entitled, "Another big earthquake".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 September 2013 entitled, "Arcadian Art".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 21 November 2013 entitled, "Play Park".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 June 2013 entitled, "Bridge is Back".
A story submitted by Ricki hinch to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Ali Watersong to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Lisa to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Adele Geradts to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by lisa estuary road to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 June 2012 entitled, "Permanent Pipes".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 April 2012 entitled, "Peterborough Project".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 December 2011 entitled, "Mystery message".
A story submitted by Angela to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Eva to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Allie to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 15 April 2011 entitled, "What turned out to be my Earthquake Quilt...".
A report covering the ecological effects of the Christchurch Earthquake upon the city's rivers.
A report on the ecological effects of the Christchurch Earthquake upon the city's estuary.