A video of an interview with Sarah O'Brien about the official information requests that she is filing with EQC. O'Brien talks about the substandard living conditions that Cantabrians are having to deal with while they wait for EQC to respond to them.
A video of an interview with Wendy Rushworth, whose house was fenced off despite not being scheduled for demolition. Falcon Construction accidently added Rushworth's property to a list of homes ready for demolition. The company has since apologised to Rushworth and removed the fencing.
LCPL Ryan Dempsey, from the 3rd Catering and Supply Company, photographed in the NZ Army's decontamination area. The area was set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to decontaminate equipment used in Operation Christchurch Quake. In the background is a sign reading, 'Contaminated overalls'.
A PDF copy of six signs used for 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Compliment Bombing' at Z Curletts Road on 17th of December 2013. Three of the signs include a compliment, while the other three read, "Complimentary fuel because... Z.
A video of an interview with David Stanley, Director of Canterbury Biltong, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of All Right? staff members (including Donovan Ryan, left) before putting on their giant 'All Rightie' heads. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:01pm with the caption, "And the All Righties (of course)".
A photograph of 'All Righties' at a Shirley Intermediate School assembly. The photograph was taken at the Winter Survival Kit launch. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:01pm with the caption, "Gatecrash it with giant heads...".
A photograph of an 'All Rightie' hugging a teacher at the Winter Survival Kit launch at Shirley Intermediate School. Another teacher is to the left of the 'All Rightie'. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm with the caption, "And you'll make them smile...".
A photograph of the Winter Survival Kit flyers. The images and ideas in the pamphlet are based on the 'Five Ways of Wellbeing', promoted by the Mental Health Foundation NZ and All Right?. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:01pm with the caption, "Filled with tips to help Cantabrians enjoy Winter...".
A photograph of Shirley Intermediate School pupils at a school assembly. The photograph was taken at the All Right? Winter Survival Kit launch. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:01pm with the caption, "Find a school assembly (this one courtesy of Shirley Intermediate)".
A photograph of Ciaran Fox and the 'All Righties' presenting the Winter Survival Kit at a Shirley Intermediate School assembly. The photograph was taken at the Winter Survival Kit launch. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:01pm with the caption, "That share the love...".
A photograph of an 'All Rightie' hugging a teacher at the Winter Survival Kit launch at Shirley Intermediate School. The teacher and the others in the photograph are just received their own Winter Survival Kit and a bouquet of Moffatt's flowers. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm with the caption, "Give them flowers to say thanks for the incredible job they've been doing".
A photograph of an 'All Rightie' hugging a teacher at the Winter Survival Kit launch at Shirley Intermediate School. The 'All Rightie' is holding a Winter Survival Kit and a bouquet of Moffatt's flowers. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm with the caption, "Hug some teachers...".
A video of an interview with Dave Jessep, Director of DJCA, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series which showcases businesses which stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Deb Riach, co-owner of Coffee Worx, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, which showcases businesses which stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A post on the NZ Raw blog written by Mark Lincoln on 3 March 2011. Mark says, "Sydenham Church - this is the one that was demolished and then suddenly everyone started asking why it was demolished - somewhere along the line there was a communication error and a demolition company knocked down the church without speaking to the Heritage Trust".
A video of an interview with Martin Bell, Managing Partner at Corcoran French, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series which showcases businesses which stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Murray Gorton, Group General Manager at Archibald Motors, about the company's experiences after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of 'All Righties' hugging teachers at the Winter Survival Kit launch at Shirley Intermediate School. Principal Geoff Siave can be seen in the bottom-left corner of the photograph. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm with the caption, "Nice and tight...".
A photograph of Joe Johnson (left) and Craig Forster (right) from The Press. The photograph was taken at the All Right? Winter Survival Kit launch. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July at 4:01pm with the caption, "Call our friends from press.co.nz".
A photograph of the 'All Righties' (left, centre and right) and Ciaran Fox (back) launching the Winter Survival Kit at a Shirley Intermediate School assembly. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm with the caption, "And get down and boogie!!".
Copy of a file photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The New Zealand Express Company's new building, corner of Hereford Street and Manchester Street. Electric lighting, pumping, elevators, May & Otway's fire alarms, bells and telephones, supplied by Messrs Turnbull & Jones Ltd. Manchester courts MLC building from The Weekly Press 'New Zealand Exhibition Year Special Industrial & Commercial Number' December 1906".
Close up of an oven element which has blown and partly melted. The photographer comments, "After the Christchurch earthquake on the 22 February we had no power for about 4 days. We finally got electricity again from the electricity companies' mobile generator the size of a big van. We turned on the oven and there was a loud vibrating hum and this was the result".
A video of Bill Robinson from Nikau Demolition Ltd talking about the demolition equipment the company is using in the Christchurch central city Red Zone. Robinson explains the need to check the welds of the crane arms each day, and the need for larger jaws on some demolition projects. He also explains the crane controls.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Directly above Combs and Cutters on main street in Temuka guys from Geraldine Brick and Block start taking down earthquake damaged brick work. (L-R) Alistair McCutcheon, Jacob Peneamane, Stephen Hand, Brian ??? (would not give his last name and he is not a worker from Geraldine Brick and Block company) and Gray McDonald".
A photograph of two people from BECA at the Winter Survival Kit launch at Shirley Intermediate School. In the background are the 'All Righties' and Ciaran Fox from All Right?. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook Timeline on 25 July 2014 at 4:02pm. The Facebook image is captioned, "All paid for by the wonderful people at BECA... who collected money from their staff around the world after the February earthquake. Good people.
Workers operate a drilling rig inside a Terra Probe truck, which has been raised on jacks to make it stable. The photographer comments, "Another completely different company testing what is below the surface to determine what type of foundations new houses will need. This is in one the blue/green area of earthquake shaken Christchurch. Strangely this is 3 metres away from where the other testing was done".
A digitally manipulated image of furniture and machinery. The photographer comments, "This furniture restoration company got caught in the middle of the Christchurch earthquake and lost a whole wall. After constant exposure to the elements everything now needs a bit of restoration. They are now working in a different part of Christchurch, but their past can still be seen".
A PDF copy of four labels that were wrapped around rose stems for All Right's 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Flower Bombing'. Each label reads, "When did you last show a little love? Whether it's a simple act of kindness or lending a helping hand, the little things we do can make a big difference.
A photograph of Marie Hudson working on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair artwork.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Slow progress. Sometimes we thought we'd never get her finished. We were all battling our own earthquake consequences: losing homes and jobs, battling with insurers, illnesses and repairs. It was a long winter. But the conversation, food, laughter, and company were wonderful. An unforgettable experience."