Article - Military Skills to the Fore
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An article from Army News, March 2011 titled, "Military Skills to the Fore".
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SCIRT work holds back the tides
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A document which describes how the new Beachville Road seawall was built.
Two paths on the way home
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Port Hills may not be mountains as such, but they formed a formidable barrier for the first European Settlers. Of course, Māori had a number of well-established … Continue reading →
The heady nature of pseudo-science
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
One of the most interesting things about being an archaeologist or a historian is seeing the development of ideas and knowledge throughout the ages. We are reminded, time and time again, that the ideas and theories that we consider primitive … Continue reading →
Around the world in seven plates
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Have you always wanted to travel the world? See the famous cathedrals of Europe? Smell the streets of China? Taste the spices of India? But travelling is expensive and everything’s just so damn far away, right? Well have we got … Continue reading →
Having a blast in the past
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A document which describes SCIRT's discoveries and processes regarding archaeological finds on worksites.
Mind the gap: more workers wanted
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A document which describes the process that SCIRT took to fill its operational workforce gap.
Dr Rob Gordon - The Fourth Year
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A PDF copy of a document produced by Rob Gordon for All Right?, titled The Fourth Year. The document outlines expectations about the mental health and wellbeing of people during the fourth year following a natural disaster.
The Addington Times, February-March 2011
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An electronic copy of the February and March 2011 edition of the Addington Times newsletter.
The Lonely Cone Recall communication plan
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A document which outlines the communication strategy behind the Lonely Cone campaign.
All Right? Newsletter: Enjoying the moment
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A PDF copy of a newsletter sent by All Right? to their mailing list in October 2016.
Extract from the Construction Management Plan
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A document which outlines the purpose and processes associated with ECI at SCIRT.
Making the case for an award
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A copy of the award application for the New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.
The Addington Times, May-June 2011
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An electronic copy of the May and June 2011 edition of the Addington Times newsletter.
The Lonely Cone Recall campaign evaluation
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A PowerPoint presentation which evaluates and analyses the effectiveness of The Lonely Cone Recall campaign.
Protecting the past - Restoring heritage bridges
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A document which describes the processes that SCIRT took when repairing some of Christchurch's heritage bridges.
Let’s paint the town, shall we?
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
So much of the archaeology that we deal with on a daily basis, particularly from an artefacts perspective, is associated with the everyday domestic lives of Christchurch’s 19th century residents that it becomes quite easy to forget about the other … Continue reading →
If the boot fits, wear it
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
My passion is anything and everything to do with archaeology. So when I was given the opportunity to be an intern at Underground Overground Archaeology Ltd., I jumped at this chance of a lifetime! My name is Jessica Hofacher and … Continue reading →
Peeling back the onion of time
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Recording standing structures not only involves architectural drawings and photography, but can also be quite destructive. In an attempt to modernise an old house owners will often cover “old fashioned” features with new materials, plasterboard being the chief culprit. So, … Continue readin...
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 →
In Defense of the Christchurch Girl
Articles, Lost Christchurch
According to the Press, feeble out of doors, useless in domestic duties, the Christchurch girl’s most deplorable feature is her absolute lack of brains and mental culture…
The Tepid Bath, Manchester Street, 1908
Articles, Lost Christchurch
For nearly forty years, the Municipal Tepid Baths provided the Christchurch public with heated swimming facilities from 1908 – 1947. The site on Manchester Street was formerly occupied by Jam…
Human Bones Under the Public Library
Articles, Lost Christchurch
A large collection of human bones were uncovered on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Hereford Street during the 1850s. They belonged to the early Waitaha inhabitants (1000 – 1500 AD) who h…
Book Barons – the Whitcombe & Tomb’s Story
Articles, Lost Christchurch
New Zealand’s largest and most iconic booksellers, publishers and printing company was Whitcombe & Tombs of Christchurch. It was established in 1882 by Mr. George Hawkes Whitcombe, a seem…
The Old Sumner Road Cave Dweller
Articles, Lost Christchurch
A Pitiable Case As a man was walking around Sumner road, in October 1901, a lady passed by and drew his attention to a small cave in the side of the hill where she said an old lady and her husband …
The Earthquake Wave at Lyttelton, 1868
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The town of Lyttelton on Saturday morning (15 August) was thrown into a state of great excitement owing to a most extraordinary rise and fall of the water in the harbour…
The First Car Comes to Christchurch
Articles, Lost Christchurch
A Packing Case on Wheels Local and General. Star, Issue 6789, 8 May 1900, Page 3 A weird-looking vehicle has recently been seen travelling through the streets of the city much to the amusement and …
A Great Pilgrimage Over the Clouds
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Imagine an event so exciting, so spectacular, that 38 trains were required travelling at 28 minute intervals to convey curious sightseers to Lyttelton in order to witness it. The roads from Christc…
Botany, Physics Department and Observatory, Canterbury College 1919
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The most beautiful quadrangles lead to the Botany and Physics Department and Observatory of the Canterbury College, University of New Zealand in 1919. In 1873 the Provincial Council passed the Cant…
Day’s Hotel, Sumner c. 1888
Articles, Lost Christchurch
On an empty beach near Sumner, a young boy and his Irish Spaniel stand at the shoreline as the photographer captures the moment. Further down the beach, beneath the original formation of Clifton Sp…