A video montage of Canterbury Tales, a carnivalesque procession through the central city, led by Free Theatre Christchurch. The film depicts the construction and set up, through to the main public events. It also includes interviews with Peter Faulkenberg (Canterbury Tales and Free Theatre Christchurch Artistic Director) and George Parker (Canterbury Tales and Free Theatre Christchurch Producer).
A PDF copy of the site map for Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was the main event of FESTA 2013; a carnivalesque procession through the central city, led by Free Theatre Christchurch. Sculptural installations and performances were part of the procession, which started at the Bridge of Remembrance and ended in Cathedral Square.
A copy of the award application for the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2016.
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
A photograph of FESTA volunteers on Oxford Terrace, before the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of Camia Young (right) and a FESTA volunteer, dressed up for the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a large-scale puppet titled The Scholar. The puppet is part of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is part of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of George Parker from Free Theatre Christchurch speaking at a Canterbury Tales event at Re:START mall. Canterbury Tales was a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of George Parker from Free Theatre Christchurch speaking at a Canterbury Tales event at Re:START mall. Canterbury Tales was a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a group of young people speaking at a Canterbury Tales event at Re:START mall. Canterbury Tales was a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is part of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
The twisted and broken Medway Street bridge. The photographer comments, "The twisted footbridge at the Medway St corner".
Silt-laden water flows into the Avon River. The photographer comments, "Corner River Rd, Banks Ave, Dallington Tce. Dirty water from Dudley Creek meets the Avon".
Canterbury Earthquakes Symposium - Ōtautahi creative spaces: Strengthening the recovery context through a collective arts-based approach This panel discussion was presented by Dr Catherine Savage, Director (Ihi Research) and Kim Morton, Director (Ihi Research) The Canterbury Earthquakes Symposium, jointly hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Christchurch City Council, was held on 29-30 November 2018 at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. The purpose of the event was to share lessons from the Canterbury earthquakes so that New Zealand as a whole can be better prepared in future for any similar natural disasters. Speakers and presenters included Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister, Hon Dr Megan Woods, Christchurch Mayor, Lianne Dalziel, Ngāi Tahu chief executive, Arihia Bennett, head of the public inquiry into EQC, Dame Sylvia Cartwright, urban planner specialising in disaster recovery and castrophe risk management, Dr Laurie Johnson; Christchurch NZ chief executive and former Press editor, Joanna Norris; academic researcher and designer, Barnaby Bennett; and filmmaker, Gerard Smyth. About 300 local and national participants from the public, private, voluntary sectors and academia attended the Symposium. They represented those involved in the Canterbury recovery effort, and also leaders of organisations that may be impacted by future disasters or involved in recovery efforts. The focus of the Symposium was on ensuring that we learn from the Canterbury experience and that we can apply those learnings.
Cracks in the driveway of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Tarsealed driveways have numerous cracks".
Damage to a house in Richmond. There are large cracks in the stucco below the chimney. The photographer comments, "Our neighbours' broken fireplace and chimney".
A large crack runs through the garden of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "A large crack about 15cm wide runs across three sections. Note the movement in the slabs for the garden path".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks. In the background, cracks are visible in the brickwork of the house. The photographer comments, "More patio cracks".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks, and a gap has opened up between the house and the patio. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a brick wall has slumped, leaving a large gap between the wall and a window frame. The photographer comments, "Sunroom window frame".
USAR personnel in front of Henry Africa's on Stanmore Road. Bricks have fallen from the upper storey onto the road below, and the building is cordoned off with emergency tape. The photographer comments, "Damage to Henry Africa's restaurant in Stanmore Rd".
Damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers.
Damage to a house in Richmond. A large crack runs through a concrete patio. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs. Over the following week this subsided even further".
St Paul's church in Dallington, with many of the tiles removed from the roof, and pallets stacked in front. The photographer comments, "St Pauls Catholic Church, partially demolished".
A bicycle stands with its front wheel wedged in a road crack. The photographer comments, "Cracks in the road can be useful - a free bike stand. Corner of North Avon Rd and River Rd".
Damage to a house in Richmond. A large crack runs through brickwork under a window, and one side of the wall has visibly slumped, leaving a gap between the bricks and the window frame. The photographer comments, "Cracking in the external brickwork".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of the brick wall has slumped to one side, leaving a visible gap between the wall and a windowframe. Broken wooden framing can be seen in the gap. The photographer comments, "Cracking in the external brickwork".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Bricks have fallen from a wall, and there is a visible gap between the foundation and the surrounding ground. The photographer comments, "The foundation and a section of the wall of the dining room have shifted and cracked. The dining room floor is very springy".
A large crack runs through the garden of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "A large crack about 15cm wide runs across three sections. Note the movement in the slabs for the garden path".