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Life Before Plastic: An Introduction
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
‘Rubbish’ is the most common thing we find on our 19th century archaeological sites. I have ‘rubbish’ in quotation marks because to us what we find isn’t rubbish, it’s the material evidence of what life was like in the early … Continue reading →
Tales of a house
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
So, that message in a bottle? Well, it turns out it wasn’t the only interesting thing about the site it came from. A fellmongery, German Danes, shoes… read on! First up, the bottle came from under a house built in … Continue reading →
Three years on…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
People often ask what we’re learning as a result of all this post-earthquake archaeology. Quite a lot, as this blog reveals. But, to date, the blog has focused on the individual sites and/or stories – there’s not been much of … Continue reading →
Life Before Plastic: An Introduction
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
‘Rubbish’ is the most common thing we find on our 19th century archaeological sites. I have ‘rubbish’ in quotation marks because to us what we find isn’t rubbish, it’s the material evidence of what life was like in the early … Continue reading →
Our Redcliffs.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Site provides information for the Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs following the Feb. 22 earthquake. Includes information on basic services, local businesses, schools and community help; online request forms for people offering or needing services.
Shaping Education
Other, National Library of New Zealand
Official site of the New Zealand Ministry of Education, in association with the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) on education renewal in greater Christchurch in the wake of the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Kete Waimakariri : Canterbury Earthquake 2010.
Other, National Library of New Zealand
The Waimakariri District Libraries site. Collects material about the damaged landmarks in Kaiapoi - their history and future and a collection of stories about the earthquake and share memories and photos.
Gap Filler : Christchurch
Other, National Library of New Zealand
An urban regeneration initiative which aims to temporarily fill sites left vacant after the September 4, 2010 Canterbury Earthquake and the February 22, 2011 Christchurch Earthquake with creative projects for community benefit.
Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 196
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of an earthquake damaged building on the corner of Tuam and High Streets. The ground floor was the former site of C1 Espresso Cafe.
Caravan dwellers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
When Christchurch couple Maree Mockford and Bruce Vincent's home was badly damaged by the February earthquake they shifted into a caravan on their property. Six months later they're still roughing it, using a chemical toilet and showering off site.
Sanitarium pulls manufacturing out of Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Santarium is cutting 36 jobs in Christchurch as it pulls out of manufacturing Weetbix in the city. The final engineering report on the site says the factory's tower block is an earthquake risk, and demolition starts tomorrow.
Disruptive dump trucks too much for Christchurch residents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People living near an earthquake dump site in Christchurch are fed up with the constant noise, dust and vibrations from passing trucks which is making them feel like they are living on a motorway.
So far, yet so close…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
As a Spanish archaeologist who used to work on prehistoric sites and then became an artefact specialist in New Zealand, my experience has shown me that although they are worlds apart, Spanish prehistory and the Victorian era are closer than … Continue reading →
Water, water, everywhere!
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Presenting a selection of the aerated (or soda, if you prefer) water bottles that have surfaced so far on Christchurch archaeological sites. Brace yourselves: there may be water puns (although, honestly, most of the ones we could think of were simply too … Continue reading →
Anecdotes from the appraisalists
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Call us appraisalists, historical researchers, or even cyber archaeologists. Most of our day consists of using a wide variety of historical material to pull together the histories of sites around Canterbury (and to make sure those archaeologists in the field … Continue reading →
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2412
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A sign on a cordon fence. It says 'The number 1 hazard is you! Put the Hazard Board at front of site. All visitors must read the Hazard Board. Induct all visitors with Induction Cards'.
Doe, a Deer, a (Possibly) Female Deer
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Bones, of the animal variety, are a common find on historic archaeological sites in Christchurch. The vast majority of the bones we come across are sheep and cattle, with the occasional pig and chicken showing up as well. From these … Continue reading →
Cleanliness and Quality Combined
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It came as a bit of a surprise when over 1000 fragments of broken stoneware jars were unearthed at an otherwise ordinary Christchurch archaeological site. But there, sitting under some old petrol tanks, was Christchurch history waiting to be found.What … Continue reading →
SPCA Canterbury Photograph 02
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the Animal Rescue Unit loading vehicles with food supplies to be dropped off at welfare centres and other sites in earthquake affected areas after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2194
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Flowers blooming in a vacant site left by the demolition of a building at the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road. On the wall at the back are the words 'Do Not Demo!!'.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2277
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The Botanic Gardens, in the background is part of the Peacock Fountain, Christchurch I-site in a portacom on the left and the Art Centre. In the foreground is a wheelbarrow with some gardening equipment.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2529
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Looking down Victoria Street, demolition site on the right and the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the end of the street. Flags in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:08 10:27:24
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Christchurch was rocked by a large aftershock shortly after 8am this morning. Workmen check their site from a crane".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 396
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A demolition site with the words "No Go" spray painted on a fence that has been mostly demolished. Demolition rubble is still contained within the grounds. A portaloo can be seen on the footpath.
2015. Another year down!
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It’s that time of year again. Behold! Some of our favourite discoveries and images from 2015. It’s been an eventful twelve months. Archaeology happened. Sites were surveyed, excavated, photographed, investigated, disseminated and ruminated upon. Clues were followed and mysteries unrav...
Christchurch Press 24 December 2013: Section A, Page 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 December 2013.
Christchurch Press 6 December 2013: Section A, Page 3
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 6 December 2013.
Christchurch Press 9 December 2013: Section A, Page 8
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 8 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 9 December 2013.
Christchurch Press 13 December 2013: Section A, Page 7
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 7 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 13 December 2013.
Christchurch Press 9 April 2011: Section C, Page 4
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 4 of Section C of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 9 April 2011.