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A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Kia Kaha Canterbury".
A PDF copy of a publication promoting Canterbury businesses.
A PDF copy of a magazine promoting Canterbury Tennis.
At 4.35 a.m. on 4 September 2010, the Canterbury region was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. It shook Cantabrians, their properties, their land and their lives.
The quake, centred 10km north-west of Culverden, struck at 4.28am.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery portfolio is no longer, with Prime Minister John Key announcing a new Canterbury portfolio to replace it.
Sculptor Graham Bennett lost one his finest pieces in the Christchurch earthquakes but now it has been unearthed.
A PDF copy of the site map for Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was the main event of FESTA 2013; a carnivalesque procession through the central city, led by Free Theatre Christchurch. Sculptural installations and performances were part of the procession, which started at the Bridge of Remembrance and ended in Cathedral Square.
A copy of the award application for the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2016.
A document produced by SPCA Canterbury describing their experiences after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
The magnitude 4.0 quake was 15km east of Christchurch.
Imagine you were born 100 years ago… what job would you have done? If you are female, part of the working class and living in England, then there is a one in three chance that you would be pa…
Object Overview of 'Canterbury region earthquake source identification and characterisation (Kingsbury and Pettinga, 2008).'
A media release produced by the General Manager of SPCA Canterbury about the SPCA's "Desex in the City" campaign which offered to desex cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in Christchurch for free after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. The campaign was created in order to help reduce unwanted animal numbers in Christchurch.
A document produced by SPCA Canterbury outlining a plan for pet owners to follow in order to prepare for a disaster.
A media release produced by the General Manager of SPCA Canterbury appealing to landlords to "show some flexibility and empathy towards Canterbury pet owners needing accommodation".
A PDF copy of a news item from the union.org.nz website, titled, "Canterbury Earthquake".
The Canterbury Time Capsule 2010 Booklet explaining the project.
The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
“To settle what seems to be a somewhat vexed question, a representative of the Lyttelton Times yesterday made inquiries among a number of the Pilgrims with regard to the authenticity, or otherwise,…
A PDF copy of the design for the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' poster that was available from the All Right? website. The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
A PDF copy of the designs for the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' fridge magnets that were available from the All Right? website. The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury Dr Rod Carr writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
A PDF copy of a billboard design depicting the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster'. The design reads, "Life's full of ups and downs. Where are you, your friends, and your whanau at? Visit allright.org.nz". The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
A PDF copy of pages 344-345 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Canterbury Quakes'. Photos courtesy of Canterbury Museum
A PDF copy of five 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' images. The images depict sections of the rollercoaster, and one reads, "Life's full of ups and downs. Where are you, your friends, and whanau at? Visit allright.org.nz." The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
A PDF copy of a postcard depicting the 'Canterbury Rollercoaster'. The message of the postcard is headed, "Congratulations, you've been given a roller coaster!" and provides instructions on how to best utilise it. The 'Canterbury Rollercoaster' was designed to raise awareness about emotional literacy in Canterbury.
A brochure created by Environment Canterbury, published in July 2007, covering tsunami risk to Canterbury and preparation for a tsunami.