Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 15

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 24

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 26

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 29

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 31

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 25

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 27

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 32

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 30

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 35

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 41

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 34

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 39

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 44

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 43

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 172

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone photograph 170

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone Journey 3

Data, UC QuakeStudies

A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone Journey 1

Data, UC QuakeStudies

A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Erin Harrington's Red Zone Journey 4

Data, UC QuakeStudies

A zipped json file recording the Red Zone journey of Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.

Jennifer's Red Zone photograph 4

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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.

Jennifer's Red Zone photograph 1

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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.

Jennifer's Red Zone photograph 5

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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, new Christchurch Convention Centre officially opens

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

Christchurch Convention Centre opens today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

2016: It’s the end of the year as we know it

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

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 →

No winter wonderland: a history of Christmas in New Zealand.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

It’s that time of the year again, carols, Christmas shopping, annual staff parties, parades and backyard barbeques. For many of us, Christmas traditions are passed down through our families, and some of the fare found on our festive tables may … Continue reading →

Born again Baptist bargain barn

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

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 →

A changing world

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Last week, Jessie’s post mentioned MacLaren’s Imperial Cheese, an early 20th century foodstuff we found in Christchurch. This cheese pot, which looked so insignificant and sounded so odd, represents one of the steps en route to our modern culinary world. Even … Continue reading →