A story submitted by Glen Harris to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 May 2012 entitled, "Perilous Palms?".
Transcript of Garth's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 4 October 2012 entitled, "Lovely Lotus".
A video of an interview with John Walley, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association, about the experiences of businesses in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Walley talks about the stress on manufacturers to continue as usual after the earthquakes. He also talks about the importance of businesses' communication lines, and looking after customers and staff. This video is part of a series about businesses in Christchurch after the earthquakes.
The creation of a new unit within the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to oversee the rebuilding of central Christchurch is being welcomed by business leaders.
The earthquakes in Canterbury may have brought tragedy and economic hardship for many, but Christchurch business leaders say they're now seeing renewed signs of improving business confidence.
A story submitted by Mark Darbyshire to the QuakeStories website.
A video of an interview with Rick Hellings, Managing Director of Smiths City Group, about the experiences of businesses in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Hellings talks about the changes in regulation and geography in Christchurch after the earthquakes and the importance of managing risks, understanding insurance, and being prepared for change. He also talks about the importance of keeping customers and business partners informed, looking after staff and customers, and reducing costs to offset the increases in rent. This video is part of a series about businesses in Christchurch after the earthquakes.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 14 May 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 27 February 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 April 2012 entitled, "Iyengar Imminent".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 16 October 2012 entitled, "This is why God created dads....".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 6 January 2012 entitled, "The Tin Palace".
Decribes the new Re:Start village project in the Cashel Mall, which housing business previously located in Christchurch’s central city. Includes a directory of retailers, events, photographs, information about parking and access, and Christchurch central city news.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Jeremy Stewart of Alice in Videoland holding 'When a City Falls', the film recently released about the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes".
The Christchurch City Council's control of the earthquake recovery plan has been taken out of its hands, to the delight of business leaders, but to the chagrin of some local councilors.
A story submitted by Jenny Garing to the QuakeStories website.
A pdf transcript of Rae Willis's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A photograph of closed businesses along the Esplanade in Sumner.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 22 March 2012 entitled, "Lamenting the Loss".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Jeremy Stewart standing in his lice in Videoland store which is just awaiting the cordon to be pushed back so that customers can come calling".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 26 March 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 2 July 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
A PDF copy of a publication promoting businesses in the city centre.
Summary of oral history interview with Rebecca Gordon about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Lou's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Maryrose Ansell's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Business Analyst Lucy-Jane Walsh at work in the UC CEISMIC Programme office.