“Christchurch people of the younger generations and strangers to the city who wander among the ordered prettinesses of the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, and pace along the pleasant winding paths …
The Royal Exchange’s beautiful tower, dome and decorative facade is taking shape as the building nears completion. Fresh to the shores of New Zealand, the Australian architect brothers …
This report provided information on the location and character of the Ostler Fault Zone near Twizel. The fault traces, and associated recommended fault avoidance zones, were mapped in detail for inclusion in a District Plan Change for the Twizel area. The Ostler Fault Zone was mapped in detail because of the higher likelihood of movement on that fault than others in the district, and the potential for future development across the fault zone because of its proximity to Twizel. See Object Overview for background and usage information. The report recommended that the information be incorporated into the District Plan Change and that site-specific investigations be undertaken before development is allowed within the fault avoidance zones. These recommendations were taken up by Mackenzie District Council.
A PDF copy of four thank you cards for All Right? volunteers. On the first card, the front of the card reads, "You're the cat's pyjamas." The middle of the card reads, "Go on... Enjoy a wee cafe pick-me-up on us!" The back of the card reads, "Being grateful for the small things can make a big difference to our relationships and the way we feel".
A PDF copy of a billboard design from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. The billboard reads, "People love the little things you do. Canterbury's been through a lot. 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 more fun than the elephant slide. Canterbury's been through a lot. 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.
The dinner party; a minefield of social etiquette and proper behaviour for both the host and the guests. For the host – the pressure of who to invite, where to sit them, what to serve them? Having the right invitation … Continue reading →
Today on the blog the lure of gold is taking us over the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. Anyone who is a fan of The Luminaires is aware of the thrill, drama, and hardship that was a day … Continue reading →
This week on the blog, we look at what we found beneath a local landmark in the community of Lyttelton: the newly refurbished Albion Square. The Albion Square, on the corner of London and Canterbury streets, is home of the … Continue reading →
The red brick, cream stone and plaster building on the corner of Manchester and Hereford Street, proudly displays the architectural features becoming commonplace in the commercial confines of this…
A post on the NZ Raw blog written by Mark Lincoln on 24 February 2011. Mark says, "I think this is the first post I wrote after the Feb 2011 earthquake. That first photo was my first view after coming out of the office. There's a popular wide panoramic photo that someone took from the Port Hills of all of the dust rising up from the city - the photo in the blog post shows what it looked like from within the dust cloud! There are people gathering further down the street where a building has collapsed".
An electronic copy of an account prepared by Trisha Ventom, IHC Self Advocacy Coordinator Southern Region, describing the processes put in place by IHC Advocacy following the Christchurch Earthquakes in 2011.
A PDF copy of pages 226-227 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The Village Grape Sumner Container Bar'. Photos: Irene Boles
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, "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.
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.
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.
This report provides information on the locations and character of active geological faults and folds in Ashburton District. The faults are mapped at a district scale and the information is intended to highlight areas where there is a risk of permanent fault movement at the ground surface, and where more detailed investigations should be done if development is proposed in that area (depending on the potential activity of the fault and the type of development proposed). See Object Overview for background and usage information. Most of the faults and folds identified at the ground surface in Ashburton District are in rural or very sparsely populated areas. In addition, most of the faults have relatively long recurrence intervals (long-term average time between fault movements) in the order of several thousand years. Following the Ministry for the Environment Active Fault Guidelines, normal residential development would be allowed on or near faults with recurrence intervals this long. There are no recommendations associated with this report. The information in the report will be reviewed as required, after the remaining district reports are completed in the region.
A presentation prepared by one of the site engineers restoring the Memorial Arch and Bridge of Remembrance, outlining the damage to the structures, the repair designs and the construction methodologies.
A PDF copy of a frequently asked question page from the union.org.nz website, answering the question, "Has the Government extended the Earthquake Support Subsidy and Earthquake Job Loss Cover?".
A PDF document which discusses the lessons learned by the Christchurch Migrant Inter-Agency group after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The group was set up to support migrants and refugees following the February 22 earthquake in 2011, and has now been dis-established. However, the Christchurch Migrant Centre continues to co-ordinate services and help migrants settle into life in Christchurch. The purpose of the report is to provide a record of key events and responses of the group in the immediate aftermath of the February 22 earthquake, and to offer some candid discussion and insight with respect to their success or otherwise.
An PDF copy of the All Right? Pacific playing cards box template. The front of the box includes the CPH Pacific Health logo, and reads, "It's all right to love your Pacific culture." The back of the box also includes the Pacific Health logo and reads, "Communication is the heartbeat of healthy family relationships".
A PDF copy of a media release announcing the Canterbury District Health Board's support of the Psychosocial "Community in Mind" Strategy for Greater Christchurch. The media release includes quotes from David Meates (CDHB) on the impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes and the importance of the Strategy. The release was produced in June 2014.
A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "KEEP THIS DATE for the Workshop for the TSO Sector on the CCC Annual Plan and amended Long Term Plan".
In previous blog posts we’ve touched upon the smells of 19th century Christchurch and how, in the absence of an organised sewerage and rubbish disposal system, early Christchurch was, at the best of times, a dirty old town. Inadequate drainage … Continue reading →
A document summarising the establishment, structure and outcomes of the Value of SCIRT initiative.
This week’s post is a bit different. It’s not directly about Christchurch archaeology, but it is about an archaeologist working in Christchurch. We’ve taken a bunch of photographs of one of the desks in our office and we want you … Continue reading →
Disclaimer: This blog post will mainly focus on fossicking on historic sites, as that’s what we have the greatest experience with in Christchurch. We wouldn’t be able to do justice to discussing fossicking on Māori sites, but it has occurred … Continue reading →
‘If you dig a hole through the centre of the Earth, you would arrive in New Zealand’. As Spanish children, we learnt that at school. Spain is the Antipodes of New Zealand. Both countries are at the same time joined … Continue reading →