One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing water table alteration in Hagley Park from near the Armagh Street bridge. Localised flooding was an almost immediate after effect of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Some areas of Christchurch were submerged, sometimes for several days, following the earthquake espec...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to a van caused by red bricks from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Constructed from unreinforced red br...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 18 March 2011 showing the crowd gathered in Hagley Park for the National Memorial Service. On 18 March 2011, the National Christchurch Memorial Service was held as an official remembrance to those who lost their lives during the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on 22 February 2011. As well as being atten...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to buildings on Victoria Street near Bealey Avenue. The red brick building is the Knox Church; it still stands on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street following the earthquake, though some extreme measures were taken to make it safe. The red b...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to the red brick building of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The red placards placed on the door of the...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to a red brick fence on Bealey Avenue. Unreinforced brick masonry was particularly susceptible to damage during the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Walls and fences constructed from on many properties were shaken loose causing piles of rubble to litter...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage and a red placard on the red brick building of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The red placards placed ...
A preliminary report with findings from an internet survey conducted in the Christchurch region in the days following the Darfield earthquake. Includes eyewitness accounts of alleged earthquake precursors, such as earthquake lights, atmospheric changes, human responses and erratic animal behaviour. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: The donor provided the following information: In connection with the M7.1 earthquake at Darfield, September 4th, we collected many accounts of alleged precursors via an internet survey. The resulting report is attached. It is an interesting historical document and you might consider adding it to the National LIbrary collection in some form. About 100 copies have been distributed to those who asked for it. There is no official printed form, it is digital only. The report forms the basis of a scientific paper in preparation but it is already apparent that much of the quoted accounts from survey respondents will have to be left out. The report itself will therefore remain a useful document. We plan to submit the scientific paper to Natural Hazards and Earth Science Systems in due course. The report and paper confirm that some real precursors do exist, but cannot be more specific about causes.
Oil and mixed media (ground up bricks and mortar and cordon tape) painting of an army woman (Private Rachel Crins of the 2nd Canterbury NMWC Battalion) behind a cordon restricting access to building damage from September 4, 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
One black Phillips brand bicycle with a large basket on the front, and a sign reading ‘Johnson's’ hanging from the frame. The front wheel is smaller than the back wheel.
Multicolour softcover book titled "The Big Quake, Canterbury September 4, 2010" by The Press; colour illustrations and maps; accompanying DVD. The extent of the damage caused by the 4 September 2010 earthquake is recorded in this book by Christchurch’s daily newspaper The Press. The overall message portrayed is one of community spirit and a com...
One cylindrical copper time capsule with soldered ends containing rolled copies of the Christchurch Times and The Press from 25 March 1931, along with a document detailing the placement of the time capsule by the then North Canterbury Hospital Board; one end of the capsule has been removed to allow access. The North Canterbury Hospital Board pl...
One metal backed plastic sign, circa 1970s, for Cokers Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch detailing hotel services and featuring a map of the central city. The Cokers Hotel was located in central Christchurch at 52 Manchester Street. First licensed by John Etherdan (Jack) Coker in 1867, in 1890 the lease was taken over by Captain Popham, wh...
Replica chimney comprising a chimney pot atop a lightweight brick chimney. The chimney is contextualised by a portion of slate roof, guttering and bricked house exterior below.
One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...
Plastic and wood model of three liquefaction volcanoes. The working model pumps water over the grey surface which is decorated with a basket of laundry, a bucket of pegs and a football. The model is surrounded by artificial green grass and rests atop a black wooden base.
One section of new power cable with black rubber casing and one end cut; manufacturer's mark reads 'General Cable NZ X-90 Electrical Cable 600/1000V'. Example of new power cables that needed to be laid following the 22 February earthquake. High voltage power cables in Christchurch are located underground, meaning that the areas which experience...
One steel, brick and concrete brooch created from debris collected after the 22 February 2011 earthquake; steel from a gas heater has been woven to create three enclosures for the piece of brick and two pieces of concrete; a stainless steel pin has been woven on the reverse for attachment. Worn by numerous people as part of the Host A Brooch pro...
One cream cotton 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with a bird in blue stitching; a blue loop with a bead is at the top centre so the item can be displayed. Inscription on reverse reads 'With / love / from / Denice Ostman / Finland / 2011' Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. Denice Ostman from Finland sent...
One red swirled fabric 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with a tiki stitched in green on the front; green and red tartan fabric on reverse; red ribbon loop so the item can be displayed; an attached piece of green paper reads 'From Linda who lives in Scotland but who has a daughter, son-in-law & 3 small grandsons who live in Timaru'. Made for t...
One orange and blue official uniform worn by members of the Japanese Disaster Relief Team that provided assistance after 22 February 2011 earthquake; 'Rescuer' badge on left chest with Japanese text underneath; Japanese flag badges on right of chest and right sleeve as part of 'Japanese / Disaster Relief Team / JDR' shield shaped badge. Blue and...
One cream and brown fabric 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with lace and seven embellishments with a velvet cord loop at the top centre so the item can be displayed. Maker's name - Evie Harris / Napier - on reverse. Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. This ‘Heart for Christchurch’ was made by Evie Harris...
One felted purple 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with a pink rose with green leaves and an orange loop at the top centre so the item can be displayed. Faint stitched inscription 'we are / with you' on reverse. Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. Jill Gunn contributed this ‘Heart for Christchurch’ as a g...
An aero-modelling quadricopter device used by Opus International Consultants to assess the structural integrity of the interior of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch. The drone is comprised of a central hull with high definition video recording capability surrounded by four circles of grey foam, each containing a smaller black ...
One cream, white and red fabric 'Heart for Christchurch' with white polka dots on red background on reverse; the front is decorated with the word 'Hope' and a bird in red stitching along with two red ribbon bows and a 'made with love' metal embellishment at the centre bottom; a red ribbon loop with a wooden button at the top centre is attached s...
One red knitted woollen 'Heart for Christchurch' with a piece of yellow paper attached at top right reading 'Handcrafted especially for you by Sue Hornick, Moulden, NT, Australia'. Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. Sue Moulden from Australia’s Northern Territories sent this red knitted heart as a gift to ...
A model of the ChristChurch Transitional Cathedral made predominantly out of laser cut and engraved coloured acrylic as well as timber dowels to represent the cardboard tubes.
One red and black polyester Canterbury rugby jersey with sponsor logos for AMI Insurance, Tui beer, KooGa, ITM and Scenic Hotels on the front, rear and sleeves; signed on the front by halfback Andy Ellis and on the rear by the entire Canterbury team. The jersey was worn by Ellis in the free morale boosting ITM Cup match between Canterbury and We...
One white cotton t-shirt with red printed guitar logo on front and ‘Band / Together / Concert / for / Canterbury // 23rd October / Hagley Park’ in black and red writing, guitar logo and names of performers on the reverse. This concert was a free morale booster following the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The 4 September 2010 earthquake unsettled ...
Eight white corflute boxes of sediment samples from the borehole drilled adjacent to the Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue facade following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Project number 52160, Bore hole BH02 These sediment samples are from machine drilled borings taken from the land near the Rolleston Avenue facade of Canterbury Museum. The ...