This website provides official information about Ministers, their portfolios and major initiatives. The site also includes full-text news items, press releases (including releases about the Budget), speeches and newsletters. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-
The University of Canterbury CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive draws on the example of the Centre for History and New Media’s (CHNM) September 11 Archive, which was used to collect digital artefacts after the bombing of the World Trade Centre buildings in 2001, but has gone significantly further than this project in its development as a federated digital archive. The new University of Canterbury Digital Humanities Programme – initiated to build the archive – has gathered together a Consortium of major national organizations to contribute content to a federated archive based on principles of openness and collaboration derived directly from the international digital humanities community.
Information on the Earthquake Commission and how to prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters such as tsunami, landslips, volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal activity.
Services to Schools offers support to New Zealand educators, through advisory services, professional development, literacy programs and the supply of non-fiction, fiction, picture books and graphic novels to New Zealand schools. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-
Site of government-owned company responsible for settling AMI policy-holders' claims for Canterbury earthquake damage.
Ngai Tahu are the Maori people of the southern islands of New Zealand, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu is the governing body. Background, objectives, information and programmes are detailed for all the associated corporations. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-
Information and advice from official sources for Christchurch residents in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake (aftershock).
Site is a contemporary art/architecture/media proposal for inner-city living in Christchurch. Originated prior to the 4 Sept. 2010 earthquake, in response to a Christchurch City Council plan to increase the number of central city residents. Includes a video file and blog, including archive.
A blog by Christchurch journalist Philip Matthews. Includes posts about the Christchurch earthquake.
Blog of James Dann on Sept. 2010 Christchurch earthquake and rebuilding Christchurch.
Digital 'basket' for collecting the community's stories, photos, and experiences of the Canterbury earthquake on Sept. 4, 2010, and the Christchurch earthquake on February 22, 2011.
Site of the official New Zealand Government appeal to help the people of Christchurch and the Canterbury region following the Feb. 22 earthquake.
There is information about finding work, getting income support or employing one of the job seekers and living on a budget. There is also general information about Work and Income's role and activities. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 4 September 2014 entitled, "Four".
Website provides practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake.
Discusses the history, purpose and the structure of the organisation. Also provides links to regional branches, news, newsletters, rural jobs- a resource for prospective employers and employees and resources such as guides, reports and contract and agreement forms. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-
New Zealand government website which acts as a gateway to central and local government resources, news and services pertinent to the Canterbury Earthquake.
Includes terms of reference, information about the commissioners and information about the commission which was established after the September 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.
Website of the EQR (Earthquake Recovery) Project Management Office, established by the EQC and managed by Fletcher Construction, that responds to claims for the repair and rebuilding of houses damaged in the Feb. 2011 Canterbury earthquake.
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.
Site is managed on behalf of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure Caused by the Canterbury Earthquakes by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Information about the Waimakariri District Council and its services. Earthquake information captured in the 2015 harvest
Provides history, business, community and tourist information. Also includes information relating to the earthquake recovery.
Blog of Ruth Gardner, focusing on life in Christchurch, including references to the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.
Showcases creative long drop toilets that Christchurch residents have installed following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
Transcript of participant number SU976's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A story submitted by Sarah Gallagher to the QuakeStories website.
A blog by an ex-employee of the Earthquake Commission discussing flaws in its handling of insurance claims made as the result of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
People share messages of thanks for help received after the Christchurch earthquake on February 22, 2011.
Website dedicated to the reconstruction of the Cathedral damaged in the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes.