At the start of an archaeological investigation we often consult historical documents to learn as much as we can about a site’s past. Such research can identify the buildings that were once present, the people associated with the site through … Continue reading →
Christchurch locals need more time to file earthquake claims before the limitation period expires according to community groups.
Money, as Liza Minnelli has told us, makes the world go around. It is such an intricate and constant part of the societies we live in, a factor upon which so many of our actions – collectively and individually – are … Continue reading →
A farm in Canterbury has been divided by a valley that opened up from Monday's earthquakes.
An article from Air Force News April 2011 titled, "Helping Hand for Lyttelton Museum".
The director of a Christchurch drainage company who lied to earthquake-affected landowners has been sentenced to 10 months home detention.
This report describes the earthquake hazard in Kaikoura district and gives details of historic earthquakes. It includes district-scale (1:250,000) active fault, ground shaking zone, liquefaction and landslide susceptibility maps. The report describes an earthquake scenario for a magnitude 7.0-7.3 Hope Fault earthquake near Kaikoura, and a subsequent local tsunami.
This report describes the earthquake hazard in Waimakariri district and gives details of historic earthquakes. It includes district-scale (1:250,000) active fault, ground shaking zone, liquefaction and landslide susceptibility maps. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
Building Record Forms for Wesley Home for Aged (McKellar House), 138-148 Park Terrace, Christchurch.
Building Record Form for Fleming House, 138-148 Park Terrace, Christchurch.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 29 May 2014 entitled, "Memorial for Matti".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 2 January 2013 entitled, "Being taken (along) for the ride".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 November 2011 entitled, "Wi-Fi for Wanderers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 21 June 2011 entitled, "Longing for the Light".
Object Overview for 'Earthquake Hazard Assessment for Kaikoura District (Yetton & McCahon, 2009)'
Object Overview for 'Updated probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for the Canterbury region (Stirling et al, 2007) and Updated probabilistic seismic hazard assessment for the Canterbury region: addendum report (Stirling et al, 2008)'.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 March 2011 entitled, "Shrines for Broken Hearts".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 19 March 2014 entitled, "Prominence for Pioneers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 18 March 2014 entitled, "Function for Fortune".
An article from Army News, March 2011 titled, "Looking for Life Amidst the Rubble".
Building Record Form for 82 Springfield Road, Christchurch.
Register Record for Cashfields, 154 Cashel Street.
Kaikoura is now in a recovery phase as the HMNZ Canterbury returns with supplies.
A document outlying the initial evaluation process for building occupancy on campus after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
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 PDF copy of a page from the union.org.nz website, titled, "The Christchurch Earthquake - Some Advice for Workers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 November 2011 entitled, "Sunflowers for serenity".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 August 2011 entitled, "Setting the Scene for Scape".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 24 May 2014 entitled, "Asking for Assistance".