The old Public Trust Office building on Oxford Terrace.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 June 2013 entitled, "Public Poem".
New Zealand's devastating Canterbury earthquakes provided an opportunity to examine the efficacy of existing regulations and policies relevant to seismic strengthening of vulnerable buildings. The mixed-methods approach adopted, comprising both qualitative and quantitative approaches, revealed that some of the provisions in these regulations pose as constraints to appropriate strengthening of earthquake-prone buildings. Those provisions include the current seismic design philosophy, lack of mandatory disclosure of seismic risks and ineffective timeframes for strengthening vulnerable buildings. Recommendations arising from these research findings and implications for pre-disaster mitigation for future earthquake and Canterbury's post-disaster reconstruction suggest: (1) a reappraisal of the requirements for earthquake engineering design and construction, (2) a review and realignment of all regulatory frameworks relevant to earthquake risk mitigation, and (3) the need to develop a national programme necessary to achieve consistent mitigation efforts across the country. These recommendations are important in order to present a robust framework where New Zealand communities such as Christchurch can gradually recover after a major earthquake disaster, while planning for pre-disaster mitigation against future earthquakes. AM - Accepted Manuscript
Mike Hewson's art work on the site of the former public toilets in Hereford Street.
Members of the public view a jewellery store in the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
A photograph of people gathered at the Pallet Pavilion for a public talk, during FESTA 2013.
Mike Hewson's installation, "Old Public Toilets", on the site of a demolished building on Hereford Street.
Experts trying to restore Christchurch's busted sewerage system have faced up to concerned residents about what happened when raw sewage was allowed to flow directly into the sea in the months after the February earthquake.
Members of the public walk down High Street. The Poppy Mobile sculpture is suspended over the street.
A photograph of a public artwork titled, 'Halfspace'. The artwork is by local sculpture artist Jason Ware.
Members of the public shopping at the fudge store on the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
A photograph of people gathered around Julia Morison's public sculpture, titled Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers, during the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work and took place on site.
A photograph of people gathered around Julia Morison's public sculpture, titled Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers, during the event Small Rooms for Open Spaces, which was part of FESTA 2013. The event was an opportunity for the public to hear more about Morison's work and took place on site.
Broken windows on the old Public Trust Office building on Oxford Terrace have been covered with plastic sheeting.
Public and private insurers are warning the damage from Canterbury's series of earthquakes will have economic impact for years.
Members of the public sit at tables outside the Coffee Lovers cafe on the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
A photograph of the caption outside Jason Ware's public artwork 'Halfspace' on the corner of Madras Street and St Asaph Street.
Members of the public sitting in the outdoor seating area of C1 Expresso's new location in the Alice in Videoland building.
A public talk by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.
A public talk by Professor Jay Feinman, USA author of 'Delay Deny Defend'. This talk formed part of the 'Clearing the claims' session.
A public talk by Joanna Norris, Editor at The Press. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.
A public talk by Sarah Miles, author of 'The Christchurch Fiasco: The Insurance Aftershock'. This talk formed part of the 'Clearing the claims' session.
A photograph looking west down Hereford Street. The road has been cordoned off and a sign at the fence reads, "No public access past this point".
Richard is a retired High School Art/Design teacher who is now making architectural models of houses and public buildings - some destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.
A public talk by Roger Sutton, CEO at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.
An Earthquake Commission policy of covering over asbestos in quake-damaged Canterbury houses and not making that information publicly available, is being described as shortsighted and potentially harmful.
A public talk by Helina Stil, South Island Manager at Nikau Contractors. This talk, entitled 'Deconstruction to construction', formed part of the Plenary Two session, 'Clearing the decks'.
A public talk by Sir Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahaere at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.
A public talk by Peter Townsend, CEO at the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. This talk formed part of the Plenary One session, 'Looking forward - updates and perspectives'.
Cyclists viewing the cathedral from the walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square. The walkway was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.