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Research papers, The University of Auckland Library

The sequence of earthquakes that has greatly affected Christchurch and Canterbury since September 2010 has again demonstrated the need for seismic retrofit of heritage unreinforced masonry buildings. Commencing in April 2011, the damage to unreinforced stone masonry buildings in Christchurch was assessed and recorded with the primary objective being to document the seismic performance of these structures, recognising that they constitute an important component of New Zealand’s heritage architecture. A damage statistics database was compiled by combining the results of safety evaluation placarding and post-earthquake inspections, and it was determined that the damage observed was consistent with observations previously made on the seismic performance of stone masonry structures in large earthquakes. Details are also given on typical building characteristics and on failure modes observed. Suggestions on appropriate seismic retrofit and remediation techniques are presented, in relation also to strengthening interventions that are typical for similar unreinforced stone masonry structures in Europe.

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Cartoons about political and social issues in New Zealand and overseas. The cartoon has the words 'Tsunami Warning cancelled' in the centre. Above are the words 'The end is nigh... insurance running out! No more cover!' Below the word 'cancelled' are the words 'We have reinsurance!' Context - Civil Defence has cancelled a tsunami warning after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kermadec Islands this morning (7 July 2011) The tsunami image is used to illustrate the problems that could arise from lack of insurance in Christchurch. When their policies run out on 30 June Earthquake-hit Christchurch and Waimakariri councils are in danger of having no property insurance because as the CEO of Civic Assurance, which insures most councils, says, 'the company cannot buy reinsurance'. There was also a potential problem for home-owners when AMI Insurance, the largest insurer of homes in Christchurch, was threatening insolvency. However, AMI has announced that it has re-insurance cover for earthquakes and other natural disasters from tomorrow (1 July 2011) for the next year. The Government feared AMI Insurance's directors would wind up the company affecting a huge section of New Zealand's insurance market and derail the reconstruction of Christchurch, official documents confirm. AMI said it had doubled its cover for the year to June 2012 after three large quakes in the year to June 2011. (Stuff 30 June 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Ruben Blades Hairdressing Academy Building on Manchester Street. Crowds have gathered at the intersection of Manchester and High Streets after evacuating their buildings during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake damage to Sullivans Bar and Restaurant on Manchester Street. Brickwork around the windows of the top storey has crumbled. Two skips sit outside for the collection of rubble and other debris.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the earthquake damaged site of the Domo furniture store on Tuam Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Two men can be seen walking past the rubble along the street.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a earthquake damaged building on Tuam Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Bricks from the top of the façade have crumbled, falling into the street below and crushing some parked cars.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a severely-damaged building on Armagh Street. The building's facade has completely fallen away, and the bricks have fallen onto the footpath in front. USAR codes have been spray painted on an exposed wall.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the damaged Provincial Council Chambers on Durham Street. The building's roof and walls have collapsed, as has the scaffolding which was erected to repair it after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a badly-damaged building on the corner of Manchester Street and Gloucester Street. The top storey of the building has collapsed, and the bricks and wood have fallen onto the footpath below.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of two workers walking down Gloucester Street. To the right, the earthquake-damaged Canterbury Times and Star Building can be seen. A car parked in front has been crushed by falling debris.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Members of the public walking down Montreal Street shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, the damaged Cranmer Centre can be seen with members of the emergency management teams outside.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the badly-damaged Winnie Bagoes building on Colombo Street. The left side of the building has collapsed and a metal pole anchored to a concrete block is holding up the remains.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An image from a Navy Today April 2011 article titled, "Earthquake!". The image is of the damaged Christchurch Cathedral seen from a Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion the afternoon of the earthquake.