As a three-year-old in China, Quin Tang's mother was shot in front of her and her father taken away. After moving to Christchurch 25 years ago, she walked out of an abusive marriage with two young children, no money and speaking little English. Tang then attended Canterbury University, teaching herself to read English from the text books there. She attained four degrees with an A+ average, and began working as a psychiatrist and counsellor. Quin was working in the CTV building when it collapsed. She took two weeks off work to recover, then came back and began counselling other victims of the Christchurch earthquakes. She has written and self-published the story of her life, called Half a Walnut Tree.
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
A video of an address by Russell Stanners, CEO of Vodafone, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.
A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working on their armchair mosaic.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "From left: Jennie Cooper, Marie Hudson, Sharon Wilson, and Helen Campbell."
Auckland-based fire fighter, Jeremy Hull, speaking to the press outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Jeremy was part of the USAR team working on the CTV Building after the earthquake.
The Christchurch City Council is looking to Scandinavia for help with the earthquake re-build. Two Danish based urban design experts are working with the Council over the next four weeks to develop a draft plan for rebuilding the central city.
Full coverage of the budget and the cuts to kiwisaver, working for families and student loans. Plans to raise between 5 and 7 billion dollars from partial asset sales and a new Earthquake Kiwi Bond to raise money for Christchurch.
Nat's been working on Earthquake relief in Christchurch with the development of the Christchurch Recovery Map and when not doing that, he's been looking at the iPad II, 3D Printers for schools, anti-lasers and other cutting edge tech.
Secret to Pacific growth is in its increasing working age population; CNMI school group is to challenge court gun ruling; Norfolk Islanders are seeking UN oversight, and; Lessons from the Christchurch earthquakes are being applied in Fiji to help heal.
A photograph of a trailor selling food in Cathedral Square. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "This recognises how many demolition and other workers are working inside the cordon now".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "2010 Canterbury Earthquake. Prime Minister John Key speaks with workers at Orion and thanked them for working tirelessly after the earthquake and restoring power to the city".
A photograph of Sharon Wilson and Helen Campbell working in Crack'd for Christchurch's workshop. Wilson and Campbell have laid pieces of broken china on the carpet in front of them.
University of Canterbury staff working in temporary office space set up in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Alan Hoskin and Alison McIntyre discuss, Jess Hollis sags".
A photograph of members of the Diabetes Centre team working in an office. New gib board has been partly installed on the wall behind them. There is dust from the construction on the carpet.
A photograph of members of the Diabetes Centre team working in an office. New gib board has been partly installed on the wall behind them. There is dust from the construction on the carpet.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hard-working Dallington family Chris Lin, his wife Caleen Xue and their children Phyllis Lin (17) and Anson (14) have done it hard since the 4 September earthquake".
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-02-27-OperationStoryTime-boys-with-book From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos of Christchurch City LIbraries Outreach staff working in welfare centres following the February 22 earthquake. File ref: CCL-2011-02-27-OperationStoryTime-lynette-and-boys-on-bikes From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
A video of an address by Corrine Haines, Managing Director of Trimble, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.
A photograph of Helen Campbell and Sharon Wilson working on Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair mosaic.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Three beautiful ladies: Helen, Flora, and Sharon. Opus almost done!"
A photograph of members of Red Cross working at the registration table at Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of members of Civil Defence working at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery was set up as the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a whiteboard in the Christchurch City Council Command Unit in Latimer Square. The whiteboard includes information about each USAR team working in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of members of Civil Defence working at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery was set up as the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The cranes working on the Clarendon Tower and the Grant Thornton building, viewed from Cathedral Square. Government Life building (to be demolished) on the extreme right".
This week’s post is a bit different. It’s not directly about Christchurch archaeology, but it is about an archaeologist working in Christchurch. We’ve taken a bunch of photographs of one of the desks in our office and we want you … Continue reading →
Colette Jansen talks to guitar and banjo played Neill Pickard about establishing the Christchurch Jazz School, working in and around Christchurch with his Dixieland Jazz Band, and life after the Christchurch Earthquake. Due to copyright issues all music has been removed.