On Wednesday I celebrated my six year anniversary working at Underground Overground Archaeology. I did plan on marking this milestone by staying up all Tuesday night to bake a special six-tiered chocolate cake to bring in to work and share … Continue reading →
As a Spanish archaeologist who used to work on prehistoric sites and then became an artefact specialist in New Zealand, my experience has shown me that although they are worlds apart, Spanish prehistory and the Victorian era are closer than … Continue reading →
Today we would like to take you through some art work created by our team over the years. But this isn’t for your local charity art auction – these images illustrate the archaeological process we undertake on a daily basis. … Continue reading →
**TRIGGER WARNING: This blog talks of infant death and sex work** Time forgives and forgets, dulling the harsh effects of first-hand accounts of shocking life events to a point where one can laugh at unfortunate events, or even become … Continue reading →
A document outlining how the rebuild of wastewater, water supply, storm water and roading infrastructure was to be managed and coordinated with other programmes of work in the central city.
A plan which sets out how SCIRT will carry out internal communication over the life of its programme of work. The first version of this plan was produced on 24 January 2011.
A plan which documents the process SCIRT will follow to identify and pass on learnings from its programme of work. The first version of this plan was produced on 21 June 2016.
Training and working as an archaeologist can be an interesting experience, not just because of the work we do, but thanks to the preconceptions and opinions of the people around us. Like so many other professions, archaeology is an extremely … Continue reading →
For a lot of us, Labour Day is celebrated in the same way as a lot of public holidays: not thinking about work, catching up the gardening and odd jobs around the house, going away for a long weekend, having … Continue reading →
Most of the work I do as a buildings archaeologist focuses on the humble 19th century cottage. These types of buildings, their construction methods and materials have become well trod territory in post-earthquake Christchurch, meaning we now have a fair … Continue reading →
A plan which identifies items that will define value for the programme of work and explain processes that will measure the achievement of value outcomes. The first version of this plan was produced on 6 September 2011.
A PDF copy of a booklet about the All Right? campaign. The prospectus includes information strategies, research and showcases the campaign's work since the launch in February 2013. It is illustrated with All Right? images.
A brochure created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on heritage structures in the Central City. It was handed out to members of the public at SCIRT's walk and talk tours.
A document containing examples of newsletters printed and distributed to the inner city businesses and residents, to prepare them for the upcoming SCIRT rebuild work and update them on the positive progress being made.
A design guideline which provides guidance to project definition and design teams on how to use Pipe Damage Assessment Tool (PDAT) outputs in their scoping and concept design work.
A PDF copy of a handwritten journal kept by Robin Robins, documenting the repair work on his earthquake-damaged home between November 2012 and April 2017. Note that some personal information has been redacted from this document.
A collection of 10 fact sheets describing SCIRT's work. These were put together at the start of SCIRT's programme in 2012, with some translated into other languages. These accessible, cost-effective tools were displayed in public places and taken to community meetings.
A document outlining Rosemary Du Plessis's background and work as the Research Coordinator for the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) project, Women's Voices: Recording women's stories of the Canterbury earthquakes. Du Plessis was the recipient of the May Fran Myers Award for 2014.
Posters which describe the earthquake damage, planned restoration methods and historic information about the Bridge of Remembrance and Memorial Arch. These posters were hung on the fencing around the Bridge and Arch to inform the public about the work taking place.
Posters created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on the Armagh Street and Colombo Street bridges in the Central City. They were hung on the bridges for members of the public to read during SCIRT's walk and talk tours.
A PDF copy of two billboard designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. Each design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities, and images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a sign design from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including traffic, roadworks, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a billboard design from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a bus back design from 'Take a Breather'. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the top-left corner are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a design for CERA from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including traffic, roadworks, work and leisure activities, and an image from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a two posters from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. Each poster features a plethora of everyday images, including traffic, roadworks, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of two bus back designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. An image from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of two bus back designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of four hoarding designs for Christchurch Hospital. The images read, "Noticed anything awesome lately? Heads up... a helipad is coming!", "Good things are happening here. A new Emergency Department is on its way", "Moving your body can move your mood. Making you strong inside and out - just like our new buildings!" and "What could you do to recharge? Connecting with others can be a real pick-me-up whether you're at work or enjoying a well-earned catch up".
The Christchurch liquefaction study was initiated to better determine liquefaction susceptibility in Christchurch city. It aimed to improve on earlier liquefaction susceptibility maps, which were based on soil type and distribution, by incorporating soil strength data into liquefaction analysis. This stage of the study included collating available geological and geotechnical data from Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council into a database, modelling liquefaction hazard and ground damage and presenting these as maps. The report contains many recommendations, which were taken up in subsequent stages of the study. (Note that the results of Stage 1 of the Christchurch liquefaction study were provided to Environment Canterbury as a letter rather than a report. This was a summary of work completed to 30 June 2001, including a review of geological and geotechnical data available within Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council records.) See Object Overview for background and usage information.