IAG named worst trans-national corporation
Articles, TV3
Five years after the Christchurch earthquake, IAG has been named the worst trans-national corporation operating in New Zealand.
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“Would to God I had never heard the name of New Zealand”
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“To tell you is a great task, for I can assure you it is a most awful country,” wrote James Boot from Christchurch, New Zealand in letter to his parents in Nottingham, England in June, …
Deborah Fitchett's Livejournal Blog 15/3/2011: In which she assumes a fake…
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 15 March 2011, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she assumes a fake name".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
Deborah Fitchett's Dreamwidth Blog 15/3/2011: In which she assumes a fake …
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 15 March 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she assumes a fake name".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
A tale of two suburbs: the story (and the man) behind the naming of Sydenh…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Should you have been so fortunate, while wandering the streets of 1860s Christchurch, to find yourself north of the square, you may have come across an establishment bearing the name of Sydenham House and containing within its walls all manner of … Continue reading →
Transcript of Miriam's earthquake story
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A pdf transcript of {participant name/ID}'s second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Joshua Black. Transcriber: Josie Hepburn.
Handsome and substantial – Warner’s Hotel, Cathedral Square
Articles, Lost Christchurch
On the north east corner of Cathedral Square, the Commercial Hotel, owned by John Etherden Coker (1832 – 1894) was opened in 1863. The name Warner’s was not used until the hotel’s…
Hay’s – the friendly store where everything is different
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The first part of the twentieth century was the heyday for the department store in New Zealand. The iconic department store, Hays, was a ‘household name’ in Christchurch from its incept…
The Wanderings of a Spiritualist – Sherlock Holmes Creator Visits Christc…
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Conan Doyle’s fascination with the supernatural brought him to New Zealand in 1920 – where he met a special terrier named ‘Darkie’ who he believed had mystical powers. In th…
Notes on a Journey: Ōtautahi
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“In the bay in which we landed, we found two or three miserable primitive Maori cabins, inhabited by half-a-dozen helpless old creatures and a few diseased children — forming a pa named Rapaki.”…
‘Is your breathing embarrassed?’
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Many of you will probably have heard of Baxter’s Lung Preserver, a local Christchurch product created in the 19th century and still sold today. Bottles of Baxter’s, with the name of the product embossed on the sides, are common finds … 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 →
All Right? Posters: Personalised Poster - Community and Public Health
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of a personalised poster farewelling Rose from Community Public Health. The poster contains personal messages along with the names of various of Rose's colleagues, including Donovan Ryan and Ciaran Fox.
All Right? Posters: Personalised Posters - You're a Wee Canterbury Gem
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of fourteen draft personalised Compliments posters. Each poster is personalised with somebody different's name, for instance reading, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem, Annette," or "You're a wee Canterbury Gem, Jo".
Let me tell you a story…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Historical archaeology has many facets, it includes recording buildings and features, artefact analysis, names and dates, but if you take a moment, collaborate all that data, you have a powerful tool for telling someone’s story. Some call this type of … Continue reading →
The fascist punishment: a foul taste used for foul purposes
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It’s made from plant seeds named for their resemblance to a tick and has been known through history as the ‘golden nectar of nausea’ and the ‘fascist punishment’, among other things. When combined with chlorine, it forms a “a substance … Continue reading →
All Right? Compliments Canterbury Gem Posters
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of fourteen personalised posters from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign. Each poster reads, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem," followed by a different name, "Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The posters also include the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.
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