This edition of the long-running National Film Unit magazine series goes from south to north, then loops the loop. In Christchurch the cathedral and its history are toured and a service for Queen Elizabeth II is shown. Then there’s international get-togethers: a “Jaycees” congress in Rotorua; then Massey, for a Grasslands Conference. At Milson Aerodrome legless British war-hero Douglas Bader is amongst the attendees at the world’s first International Agricultural Aviation Show, and top-dressers demonstrate their “need for speed” skills above a hill country farm.
A video showing damage to buildings on Hereford Street.
A video of buskers and crowds in the Re:Start mall.
A presentation by Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr on "Opportunities from the Quakes".
A video showing a crack running across Avonside Drive near Kerrs Reach.
A video of water damage from broken pipes inside an office building.
A video of water damage from broken pipes inside an office building.
A video taken from a vehicle showing liquefaction and flooding on Breezes Road.
A video taken inside the roof space of a damaged house in Avonside.
A video of a helicopter taking off from a playing field in Wainoni.
A video titled, "Earthquake Reflections", produced by the IHC's Christchurch Earthquake Reflection Group.
For her first feature, writer/director Gillian Ashurst (Venus Blue) wanted a “big wide road movie; big skies; big long roads.” Cruising the Canterbury landscapes are small-town dreamers Alice (Heavenly Creature Melanie Lynskey) and Johnny (future Almighty Johnson Dean O’Gorman). The duo’s adventures go awry after encountering a charming American cowboy. Reviews were generally upbeat: there was praise for the talented cast, plus Ashurst’s ability to mix moods and genres. Snakeskin won five awards at the 2001 NZ Film and TV Awards, including Best Film and Cinematography.
In this episode of the influential NZ architecture series, dapper tour guide David Mitchell looks at the 'Christchurch Style'. He begins with the humble baches on Taylor's Mistake's cliffs, before focusing on the Euro-influenced brutalism of Miles Warren and the "flamboyant" practice of Peter Beaven (earthquake victims SBS House, and Lyttelton Tunnel's "fifth ship" are featured); and the cottage's modern descendent: Don Donnithorne's post-war home. Warren intriguingly compares his process designing Christchurch Town Hall with Jørn Utzon's Sydney Opera House.
A video showing a military aeroplane flying over Christchurch, following the 22 February earthquake.
A video taken from a vehicle showing liquefaction and flooding on St Asaph Street.
Video of Jan's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Henare's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Beryl's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Lorraine's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Nelson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Kathryn's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Deb's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Bernie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Julie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Mike's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Paddy's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Lorraine's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Garth's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Brenda's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Video of Michelle's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
