Heathcote Valley school strong motion station (HVSC) consistently recorded ground motions with higher intensities than nearby stations during the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. For example, as shown in Figure 1, for the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, peak ground acceleration at HVSC reached 1.4 g (horizontal) and 2 g (vertical), the largest ever recorded in New Zealand. Strong amplification of ground motions is expected at Heathcote Valley due to: 1) the high impedance contrast at the soil-rock interface, and 2) the interference of incident and surface waves within the valley. However, both conventional empirical ground motion prediction equations (GMPE) and the physics-based large scale ground motions simulations (with empirical site response) are ineffective in predicting such amplification due to their respective inherent limitations.
Liquefaction-induced lateral spreading during earthquakes poses a significant hazard to the built environment, as observed in Christchurch during the 2010 to 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES). It is critical that geotechnical earthquake engineers are able to adequately predict both the spatial extent of lateral spreads and magnitudes of associated ground movements for design purposes. Published empirical and semi-empirical models for predicting lateral spread displacements have been shown to vary by a factor of <0.5 to >2 from those measured in parts of Christchurch during CES. Comprehensive post- CES lateral spreading studies have clearly indicated that the spatial distribution of the horizontal displacements and extent of lateral spreading along the Avon River in eastern Christchurch were strongly influenced by geologic, stratigraphic and topographic features.
On November 14, 2016 an earthquake struck the rural districts of Kaikōura and Hurunui on New Zealand’s South Island. The region—characterized by small dispersed communities, a local economy based on tourism and agriculture, and limited transportation connections—was severely impacted. Following the quake, road and rail networks essential to maintaining steady flows of goods, visitors, and services were extensively damaged, leaving agrifood producers with significant logistical challenges, resulting in reduced productivity and problematic market access. Regional tourism destinations also suffered with changes to the number, characteristics, and travel patterns of visitors. As the region recovers, there is renewed interest in the development and promotion of agrifood tourism and trails as a pathway for enhancing rural resilience, and a growing awareness of the importance of local networks. Drawing on empirical evidence and insights from a range of affected stakeholders, including food producers, tourism operators, and local government, we explore the significance of emerging agrifood tourism initiatives for fostering diversity, enhancing connectivity, and building resilience in the context of rural recovery. We highlight the motivation to diversify distribution channels for agrifood producers, and strengthen the region’s tourism place identity. Enhancing product offerings and establishing better links between different destinations within the region are seen as essential. While such trends are common in rural regions globally, we suggest that stakeholders’ shared experience with the earthquake and its aftermath has opened up new opportunities for regeneration and reimagination, and has influenced current agrifood tourism trajectories. In particular, additional funding for tourism recovery marketing and product development after the earthquake, and an emphasis on greater connectivity between the residents and communities through strengthening rural networks and building social capital within and between regions, is enabling more resilient and sustainable futures.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The intersection of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, looking east along Gloucester Street, which has been newly opened for public access".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Looking through the Triangle Centre to the cranes dominating the skyline. This picture would be a challenge for one of those puzzles where you are asked to say how many triangles there are in the photo".
Artist Peter Majendie's decorated tree on the corner of Manchester Street and Cambridge Terrace. The tree has been covered with a large frost cloth and hi-vis material for the launch of an earthquake fund by the Canterbury Community Trust.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 12 September 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which sleep knits up the ravelled sleeve of care".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 15 March 2011, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she can't think of a subject line".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 15 March 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she can't think of a subject line".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
A container being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
An article from the Media Studies Journal of Aotearoa New Zealand Volume 14, Number 1. The article is titled, "Quake Aftermath: Christchurch journalists' collective trauma experience and the implications for their reporting". It was written by Sean Scanlon.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The future of Calendar Girls is uncertain, because although it survived the earthquakes well, it is now within the zone called 'The Frame' and may not be deemed to be a suitable use for that zone".
A copy of an open letter written by Hugo Kristinsson during his campaign for Christchurch Mayor in the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections. In the letter, Kristinsson expresses his concerns with the land-zoning decisions made by CERA.
A photographer outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. Behind him, members of Civil Defence have gathered outside after an aftershock hit during one of their briefings. The Christchurch Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Smoke billowing from the remains of the collapsed Canterbury Television building on Madras Street. Below, emergency personnel are searching through the rubble for trapped people. A piece of corrugated plastic is being used to slide pieces of debris off the site.
A photograph of part of the large-scale puppet titled The Knight, which was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a group of tents set up in Latimer Square next to the USAID tent. The tents were used as temporary accommodation for emergency management personnel after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel carrying a rest home resident onto a Hercules C-130 for evacuation following the Canterbury Earthquake.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 12 September 2010, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which sleep knits up the ravelled sleeve of care".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 26 December 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which comes a time to reconnect with loved ones".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 1 November 2010, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she passes on a message from the Mayor".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 16 June 2011, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she wants to see what an earthquake looks like".The entry was downloaded on 13 April 2015.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 301, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 9 September 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she would have preferred being in the control group".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 19 September 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which Boots sleeps with a pillow over her head".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.