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.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 15 September 2011 entitled, "My Creative Space...".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 12 July 2012 entitled, "My Creative Space {and a winner}".
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The art includes the words "Brighton Creative Quarter!".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 19 May 2011 entitled, "My creative space... A WIP moves one step closer to finishing...".
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the artist 'Paulie'.
A photograph of street art on the wall of AJ Creative Glass.
A photograph of street art on a building in New Brighton.
A photograph of street art on a building in New Brighton. The artwork includes the words, "We still love this place".
A photograph of street art on a building in New Brighton.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The photograph was taken through a wire fence.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The artwork depicts a stylised face, with the words, "Such a lovely place bro!". There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The artwork depicts a woman's face. There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The artwork depicts a stylised face, with the words, "Such a lovely place bro!". There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The artwork depicts a woman's face. There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on a building between Brighton Mall and Beresford Street. The artwork depicts a woman's face, and the silhouette of a suffragette wearing a jester's cap. There is a wire cordon fence in front of the wall.
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the artist 'Saves'.
A photograph of street art on the Work and Income New Zealand building in New Brighton. The artwork depicts a musician.
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer attributes the work to Deus. The art work is titled "Li'l Elliot".
A photograph of street art on the back wall of the AJ Creative Glass building on Fitzgerald Avenue. The photographer attributes the work to Deus. The art work is titled "Li'l Elliot".
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, giving a talk about ArtBox on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The public talk was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of street art on Fitzgerald Avenue, near the On Fitz cafe. On the left is a painting of a waxeye bird. Next to it is written "South bound". On the right is a painting of a blue-skinned figure. Next to the man is written "Li'l Elliot.
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, arranging models of the temporary ArtBox gallery on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street. The photograph was taken during a public talk, which was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of Andrew Just from F3 Design (left) and Martin Trusttum, CPIT Faculty of Creative Arts, on the corner of St Asaph Street and Madras Street where the temporary ArtBox gallery is to be constructed. The photograph was taken during a public talk, which was part of FESTA 2012.