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Rebuilding Christchurch?

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Photos taken in Richmond on March 25 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-25-Richmond-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_0394 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

Church after 22 Feb earthquake

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Church of St. John the Baptist, Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand

Digital Photograph: Irish Pub, south side of London Street, Lyttelton

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing earthquake repairs being undertaken to the Irish Pub on the south side of London Street. The Lyttelton streetscape has changed dramatically from its pre-earthquake appearance and will continue to change as new buildings are erected on empty sections. In this photograph Lo...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to the Empire Hotel, London Street, …

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 12 April 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Empire Hotel on London Street. The photograph shows the façade of the hotel supported by the framework installed to brace the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Also visible on the fencing in the foreground is the advertising placard for...

Digital Photograph: Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Winchester Street, Ly…

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 12 April 2011 showing earthquake damage to the Anglican Church of The Most Holy Trinity in Winchester Street Lyttelton. The photograph shows the bracing to the north transept which was erected after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Architect After the 22 February 2011 earthquake the Church of the ...

Digital Photograph: Earthquake damage to the Lyttelton Timeball Station.

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 16 June 2011 showing the site of the Timeball Station after its collapse. Part of the ground floor remains visible. Photograph taken from Oxford Street Overbridge. Architect The 13 June 2011 earthquakes caused the collapse of the already damaged Lyttelton Timeball Station. After the 22 February ...

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:[Earthquake and Tsunami] 14 March 2011

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

The cartoon shows the joined hands of two people. Context - Those who have suffered from the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 in Christchurch and those who have suffered from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe in Japan that struck on 11 March 2011. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: NZ city strengthening? 6 March 2011

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Text at the top of the cartoon reads 'NZ city strengthening?' A whole city enclosed in a glass dome and balanced on huge springs intended to make it earthquake resistant rocks as another aftershock hits. Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. There has been great emphasis on making heritage buildings that are rebuilt and all new buildings earthquake resistant. The example in the cartoon is perhaps a Springs-with-damper base isolator. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Earthquake? No... this is an extreme adventure a…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Quakestories.govt.nz

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Interactive site in which people are able to relate their experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes of September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011 as well as the repercussions.

Christchurch Cathedral.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information on events, weekly services, music, history and architecture, news and newsletters and current and archived sermons. Includes both pre-earthquake information, and current life of the cathedral.

Rise Up Christchurch : te kotahitanga : global telethon.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A 12-hour 'entertainment spectacular' centered in Christchurch. Features entertainers from around the world raising funds for the New Zealand Government's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Magnetic South foresight blog

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Summarises "Magnetic South," an online discussion about the long-term future of Christchurch in June 2011, with ideas about how the city might recover from the 2011 earthquake.

Central City Plan.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides information about the redevelopment of Christchurch central city following February’s earthquake and the draft plan. Includes a virtual tour through the city, pre and post quake.

IPENZ engineers New Zealand

Other, National Library of New Zealand

information about the organisation, about engineering practice, education and careers and employment. Also online publications and registers of people in the field. Includes Christchurch earthquake information and resources.

Earthquake Minister in Europe to speak to insurance companies

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is in Europe in an attempt to convince insurance companies not to pull out of New Zealand after the Christchurch earthquakes.

Earthquake Commission guarantees cover for further disasters

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission has more than doubled its estimate of how much it will pay out for Canterbury earthquake claims, from three billion dollars to seven billion dollars.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 09/03/2011: Day 16, noon - inside the earthquake red z…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 9 March 2011 entitled, "Day 16, noon - inside the earthquake red zone".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/11/2011: Retail Re-start

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 November 2011 entitled, "Retail Re-start".

QuakeStory 173

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A story submitted by John to the QuakeStories website.

QuakeStory 48

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A story submitted by Suzanne Carter to the QuakeStories website.

Road menders everywhere

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Photos taken in Richmond on March 25 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-25-Richmond-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_0393 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

Christchurch Earthquake 22/02/11

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Manchester Street looking south-ish, near the corner of Worcester Street. The is the Trinity Building, which housed a restaurant and live music venue called Octagon Live.

Before After.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site of an exhibition and discussion series that explores Canterbury’s built environment and invites public input to identify opportunities to create a better and more liveable environment after the earthquake.

Canterbury Development Corporation.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site of the Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC), part of Christchurch City Council. When viewed May 2011 the focus of the site was to assist businesses affected by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Avonside.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Lawrence Roberts' blog for those living in Cowlishaw Street, Chaddesden Lane, Patten Street, Retreat Road and close by. Includes information and news on earthquake assessment, repairs/rebuilding and related matters; and photo gallery.