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Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a CERA press conference unveiling the 100-day blueprint produced by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU). The video includes presentations by Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Warwick Isaacs, the Director of the CCDU. Brownlee and Isaacs announce the acquisition of properties within the central city, and the creation of a green space bordering the central city. They also announce the building of a convention centre, stadium, and sports facility.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video about the reopening of the city branch of the Punting on the Avon route, which has been closed since the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The video includes an interview with Mayor Bob Parker about tourism in Christchurch. He mentions that Australia has updated its travel advisory on Christchurch to say that it is as safe as the other cities in New Zealand. The video also includes footage of Parker poling a punt.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A information board on the fence around the Homestead at Mona Vale. It says 'This hertiage building is managed by the Christchurch City Council on behalf of the city's residents. Until recently it served as a restaurant and function centre. This building was damaged in the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks. Propping walls and other support is designed to keep the building weather-proof until a decision about its future can be made'.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of the first part of an address by Dr. Fran Vertue, Clinical Psychologist, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. Dr. Vertue uses the concept of Post Traumatic Growth to describe opportunities for post disaster-growth at both the personal and organisational levels, which is linked to the resilience of the people concerned.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of the second part of an address by Dr. Fran Vertue, Clinical Psychologist, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. Dr. Vertue uses the concept of Post Traumatic Growth to describe opportunities for post disaster-growth at both the personal and organisational levels, which is linked to the resilience of the people concerned.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

View of Christchurch Art Gallery's forecourt, which includes the sculpture "Reasons for Voyaging", a collaboration between Canterbury sculptor, Graham Bennett and architect, David Cole. Behind it is the HSBC House and the new Christchurch City Council Civic offices.