Real asset in innovative damage assessment

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which outlines SCIRT's post-earthquake asset assessment process.

What is SCIRT?

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An article that explains the innovative work of SCIRT in a post-disaster environment.

Church and Chocolate: A History of Easter in New Zealand

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

One of our final blog posts of 2016 took a look at the history of Christmas in New Zealand. In the same festive spirit, this week it seems appropriate to explore the tradition of Easter – from the time when … Continue reading →

Gin! That aromatic schnapps, that bright moon beam, the Mother’s Ruin…

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Archaeologists and whisky go well together. I agree with that universal truth. However, I fit in the gin lovers team at the office. So, as Jessie did one year ago, I’m writing a post combining two of my favourite things: … Continue reading →

Piles, bones and marbles: what was under the Godleys’ house?

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Way back in the winter of 2012, at the height of the post-earthquake demolition, I was pretty excited to learn we were going to get the chance to investigate the site of John and Charlotte Godley’s house in Lyttelton. John … Continue reading →