A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Jennifer, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The photograph has the description "Apple tree". Please note that Jennifer's Red Zone Story was a test-pilot for the Understanding Place project.
A photograph contributed by Jennifer, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The photograph has the description "Not edible!" Please note that Jennifer's Red Zone Story was a test-pilot for the Understanding Place project.
A photograph contributed by Jennifer, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The photograph has the description "More mysterious mushrooms". Please note that Jennifer's Red Zone Story was a test-pilot for the Understanding Place project.
Te Pae, Christchurch's near $450 million convention centre, has been officially opened this afternoon with a pōwhiri and unveiling by Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Minister Megan Woods. Billed as a legacy for the city, it replaces the old centre which was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. Niva Chittock is at the ceremony and joins Lisa with the details.
After lengthy construction and Covid-19 delays, a centrepiece in Christchurch's earthquake rebuild will finally open its doors today. The $475 million convention centre called Te Pae is already booked to host 150 events next year, but they're not expected to be money-makers. Reporter Jean Edwards took a tour.
The end of year is upon us again, and Underground Overground Archaeology is closing the boxes on our finds for the year. The year we finished up our Christmas party with a scavenger hunt around the central city using cryptic … Continue reading →
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Who would have thought a Bin Inn could have such a sacred past? But as is usually the case with archaeology, once the layers are peeled back, an entirely different story starts unveiling itself. In its glory days this bargain … Continue reading →
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So, that message in a bottle? Well, it turns out it wasn’t the only interesting thing about the site it came from. A fellmongery, German Danes, shoes… read on! First up, the bottle came from under a house built in … Continue reading →
Food, in all its myriad forms, can be one of the most intrinsic and expressive aspects of culture and society – throughout time and across the world. From the customs surrounding the preparation and consumption of food to the ingredients … Continue reading →
Panellists Neil Miller and Zoe George discuss a breakthrough in multi-storey buildings for earthquakes with Ben Moerman, a PHD student from the University of Canterbury studying Civil Engineering.
A photograph contributed by Jennifer, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The photograph has the description "An edible mushroom!" Please note that Jennifer's Red Zone Story was a test-pilot for the Understanding Place project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.