Therese Arseneau

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Board Chair of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra on the future of the ensemble post-earthquake.

Tourism slowly recovering in Canterbury after difficult days

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.

Southern Story for 19 July 2012 - Christchurch Hospital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future.

Badly hit Sydenham aims to become revitalised quarter

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One of the Christchurch suburbs badly hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is being rebranded as the Sydenham Quarter - a future haven for artists, artisans and industrialists alike.

Urban forests - Justin Morgenroth

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lecturer at Canterbury University's School of Forestry, Justin Morgenroth on new research into the lifesaving role played by trees in the Christchurch earthquakes - and the importance of urban forests for the future of the city.