Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Andre Marchand at the site of the heritage building in Colombo Street that housed his business before the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Carlton pub open for business after some bricks fell off the top of the building closing the footpath".
Marian Johnson has spent years helping build businesses out of the rubble following Christchurch's earthquakes as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Awesome.
A business owner has been allowed into the 'Red Zone' in the Christchurch CBD in order to investigate the damage to his business premises. He is dismayed to discover that he has forgotten his keys; the Civil Defence officer who is with him, looks at him askance as the door is the only part of his premises still standing. Context - Some time after the earthquake of 22 March 2011 business owners were allowed through the cordon to collect belongings and see their premises for themselves. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Shaky ground: Kaiapoi business woman Wendy Quigley uses her skills to find a way to fundraise for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi".
A Christchurch construction firm says businesses who are complaining about losing money on earthquake repair jobs should work more closely with their project managers.
RNZ Business Editor live from the Reserve Bank, where Governor Alan Bollard is reviewing interest rates, the first scheduled window since the Christchurch earthquake.
Most Christchurch firms are back on their feet a month after the devastating earthquake, but it remains a difficult city to do business in.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "James Bell, Cross Bros butchery manager, in the well known butchery in Sydenham back open for business after the earthquake".
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Government's got the price 'about right' for land it's bought for Christchurch's refurbished central business district.
Topics - Eight days on from the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 161 people in Christchurch, officials have announced that the rescue effort will now transition to a recovery operation. Dunedin shares the nation's sorrow for Christchurch - but the ODT reports today that it could also benefit from an influx of workers and businesses relocating from the Garden City. Some Christchurch landlords have been labelled opportunistic vultures for ramping up rents for homeless businesses trying to find temporary office space.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Matthew Carpenter, a white-ware retailer in Christchurch, is lobbying the government for more help for businesses damaged in the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Matthew Carpenter, a white-ware retailer in Christchurch, is lobbying the government for more help for businesses damaged in the earthquake".
McCormack and Mckellar Auctioneers store on Victoria Street. Through the window is a sign that says "McCormack and Mckellar are open for business".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Matthew Carpenter, a white-ware retailer in Christchurch, is lobbying the government for more help for businesses damaged in the earthquake".
During excavations under the floor of a house in Akaroa, we found a large assemblage of labelled bottles. Labelled bottles are always an exciting find, firstly because they tell us what the bottle held at the time of its disposal, … Continue reading →
This paper presents an overview of the soil profile characteristics at strong motion station (SMS) locations in the Christchurch Central Business District (CBD) based on recently completed geotechnical site investigations. Given the variability of Christchurch soils, detailed investigations were needed in close vicinity to each SMS. In this regard, CPT, SPT and borehole data, and shear wave velocity (Vs) profiles from surface wave dispersion data in close vicinity to the SMSs have been used to develop detailed representative soil profiles at each site and to determine site classes according to the New Zealand standard NZS1170.5. A disparity between the NZS1170.5 site classes based on Vs and SPT N60 investigation techniques is highlighted, and additional studies are needed to harmonize site classification based on these techniques. The short period mode of vibration of soft deposits above gravels, which are found throughout Christchurch, are compared to the long period mode of vibration of the entire soil profile to bedrock. These two distinct modes of vibration require further investigation to determine their impact on the site response. According to current American and European approaches to seismic site classification, all SMSs were classified as problematic soil sites due to the presence of liquefiable strata, soils which are not directly accounted for by the NZS1170.5 approach.
A large sign just outside Christchurch's Red Zone reads 'Christchurch RED ZONE - security staff and celebrities only'. A security guard phones through to Check Point One, saying 'Base to check point one - no shop keepers allowed but the queen, Fidel Castro, Tina Turner and Elvis are coming in'. These four people have formed a queue and are allowed to enter the Red Zone. Context - It is now three months past the earthquake of 19 February and shopkeepers and owners of small businesses are becoming very frustrated by the still limited access to the Red Zone business area. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 18 November 2011 entitled, "Christchurch Container Mall".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 July 2013 entitled, "Royal Restoration".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 December 2012 entitled, "Wet Weather".
The moving of the Post Office from Market Square to its new site in Cathedral Square, was a significant development in Cathedral Square’s importance in Christchurch business and city life. Th…
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Give Enterprise a Life Line business meeting in the Christchurch Town Hall re: the aftermath of the 4 September earthquake. Mathew Carpenter".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets struggling post-earthquake, leading into Christmas. Kaiapoi High Street. Blackwells department store is the earthquake-damaged building".
The most comprehensive survey carried out so far of Canterbury businesses following the earthquakes, has found the majority of sectors have had to lay off workers.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets struggling post-earthquake, leading into Christmas. Kaiapoi High Street. Blackwells department store is the earthquake-damaged building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Paul and Ange Leonard who own the City Seafood Market in Manchester Street are suffering a downturn in business after the earthquake".
Shops in Carton Courts, on the corner of Bealey Ave and Papanui Road. Some shops have their windows boarded up and are still closed for business.
Buildings cordoned off at the corner of Victoria and Peterborough Streets. On the cordon fence are signs that inform the public about the businesses' current status.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 23 January 2014 entitled, "Alhambra Attractions".