Earthquakes - The Q Files

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A brochure covering the causes of earthquakes, how earthquakes could affect Canterbury, and public preparedness.

Earthquake damage - Bridge Street.

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury NZ. Bridge Street, South Brighton, Christchurch.

Earthquake damage - Bridge Street.

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury NZ. Bridge Street, South Brighton, Christchurch.

Christchurch earthquake

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. Monumental masons is a gravestone maker. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.

Christchurch earthquake

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. This was a headstone makers store. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.

Certificate: The Press Champion Canterbury Supreme Award

Images, Canterbury Museum

One framed certificate issued to SCIRT in 2013 to mark winning The Press Champion Canterbury Supreme Award in the Medium-Large Enterprise category.

Christchurch Earthquake - Bricks and Ropes

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.

Emily Nooapii's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Emily Nooapii about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Earthquake damage - road

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury NZ. Storm drains - Lower Styx Road, Brooklands.

2010 Canterbury earthquake : from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.

9pm Earthquake summary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Hewitt Humphrey summarises news of the Canterbury Earthquake.

Waimakariri District Council

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information about the Waimakariri District Council and its services. Earthquake information captured in the 2015 harvest

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides history, business, community and tourist information. Also includes information relating to the earthquake recovery.

Ruth's Reflections

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Blog of Ruth Gardner, focusing on life in Christchurch, including references to the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.

Showusyourlongdrop.co.nz.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Showcases creative long drop toilets that Christchurch residents have installed following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Department of Labour = Te Tari Mahi.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-

Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter

Other, National Library of New Zealand

The Charter is an agreement on health and safety between the leaders of a number of government organisations and companies leading the rebuild.

Random meanderings

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Blog of Sandy Lees, a genealogist, taphophiliac, and ephemera collector. Reflects her interest in Canterbury history. Includes a section on the insurance woes the blogger had after the Christchurch earthquakes.

Quakestories.govt.nz

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Interactive site in which people are able to relate their experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes of September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011 as well as the repercussions.

Chart.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information about contemporary popular music in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Band Together event was a fund raiser for the Canterbury earthquake can be found in the 13 October 2010 archived website.

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to searchlight emplacements, Godley …

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 26 May 2013 showing the southern cliffs of Godley Head. Taken from the middle of the shipping channel. Some earthquake damage to the cliffs is visible. There were several major rock falls along the coastal cliffs near Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbour. At Godley Head these caused damage to the W...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to Church of the Most Holy Trinity, …

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 15 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Anglican Church of The Most Holy Trinity in Winchester Street, Lyttelton. Photograph shows collapsed roof of the nave and north transept. Photograph taken from the north side of the church. Architect The collapse of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity ...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake Damage to Lyttelton Roman Catholic and Diss…

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 30 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to graves in Lyttelton Roman Catholic and Dissenters (Public) Cemeteries in Reserve Terrace. Most of the headstones and grave surrounds in the photograph show damage. Looking east in the Dissenters (Public) section of the cemetery. The Lyttelton cemeteries a...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to a retaining wall, Lyttelton

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 30 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to a section of retaining wall in Sumner Road. Plastic sheeting installed to stabilise previous damage and protect from water erosion is visible to the right of the photograph. Also visible in the photograph is a boarded up broken window and temporary safety ...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to Church of the Most Holy Trinity, …

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 15 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Anglican Church of The Most Holy Trinity in Winchester Street, Lyttelton. Photograph shows collapsed roof of the nave and north transept. Photograph taken from the northwest corner of the church. Architect The collapse of the Church of the Most Holy Tr...

Canterbury Street - Harbour View

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Photos taken in Lyttelton on March 20 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-20-After-The-Earthquake-P1110736 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to St Joseph's Church, Winchester St…

Images, Canterbury Museum

One portrait colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker in Winchester Street Lyttelton. Photograph shows the main doors and roof at southern end of church. Nineteenth century stone buildings are particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage as the individual compon...

Adele Kelly's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Adele Kelly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Book: The Christchurch Earthquake - The New Zealand Defence Force responds

Images, Canterbury Museum

A hardcover book that details in words and photographs the response of the New Zealand Army, Air Force and Navy to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake images

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Images from the Christchurch earthquake which struck on 22 February 2011