Soft Sculpture Kakapo: Little Ra

Images, Canterbury Museum

One green and yellow soft sculpture kakapo with wire feet, stuffed body and black plastic eyes. Has an attached card naming the bird Little Ra and explaining it is part of the 'Journey - The Kakapo of Christchurch' project by artist Sayraphim Lothian.

Enhancing the resilience of low-rise buildings: a New Zealand perspective

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Recent earthquakes in New Zealand proved that a shift is necessary in the current design practice of structures to achieve better seismic performance. Following such events, the number of new buildings using innovative technical solutions (e.g. base isolation, controlled rocking systems, damping devices, etc.), has increased, especially in Christchurch. However, the application of these innovative technologies is often restricted to medium-high rise buildings due to the maximum benefit to cost ratio. In this context, to address this issue, a multi-disciplinary geo-structural-environmental engineering project funded by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is being carried out at the University of Canterbury. The project aims at developing a foundation system which will improve the seismic performance of medium-density low-rise buildings. Such foundation is characterized by two main elements: 1) granulated tyre rubber mixed with gravelly soils to be placed beneath the structure, with the goal of damping part of the seismic energy before it reaches the superstructure; and 2) a basement raft made of steel-fibre rubberised concrete to enhance the flexibility of the foundation under differential displacement demand. In the first part of this paper, the overarching objectives, scope and methodology of the project will be briefly described. Then, preliminary findings on the materials characterization, i.e., the gravel-rubber mixtures and steel-fibre rubberised concrete mixes, will be presented and discussed with focus on the mechanical behaviour.

Edited video of Betty and Michael's earthquake story

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

An edited video of Betty and Michael's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Please note that the final 3 minutes, 49 seconds of the original video are corrupted and have thus been edited out of this video. Interviewer: Samuel Hope.

The return of the Ngaio Marsh Theatre

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The old Ngaio Marsh theatre at the University of Canterbury was one of the many casualties of the earthquakes.The Student Association is encouraging people who performed on stage or helped out behind the scenes to buy a seat for the replacement Ngaio Marsh Theatre. Lynn Freeman talks with the UCSA president Sam Brosnahan about the project.

All Right? Audiences: Māori - Poster 6

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digital copy of a poster from the Te Waioratanga project of the All Right? campaign. The poster features a black and white photographic portrait of kapa haka practitioner Aaron Hapuku with his daughter Kaahu. The caption reads, "Ko au, ko koe, ko tātou".

All Right? Audiences: Māori - Poster 9

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digital copy of a poster from the Te Waioratanga project of the All Right? campaign. The poster features a black and white photographic portrait of Kaylee Mills. The caption reads, " Te reo Māori opens my mind to new concepts and gives me a sense of belonging".

Sound Garden Photograph 2013:10:26 14:23:49

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a man playing a musical instrument created from empty fire extinguisher canisters, at the launch of Sound Garden. Sound Garden was a Greening the Rubble project created by local artist-musicians from recycled materials. It was launched as part of FESTA 2013.

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2012 photograph 116

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Workers eat lunch at an outdoor table next to the Gap Filler Community Chess Set on Colombo Street. The Chess Set was a collaboration between Gap Filler and students at the University of Canterbury. The project aimed to restore the iconic Christchurch Chess Set that used to be played in Cathedral Square.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2377

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Wall of the Butterfly Gap, where landowner Robyn wanted to activate the gap where a house she owned once stood. This is a Gap Filler project, a space where the public can request to hold markets or stalls. On it is a sign that says '' Butterfly Gap, Come and rest your wings...All Welcome'. Butterfly Gap.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 37

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a musician performing at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 101

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a conference participant at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 111

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of two conference-goers at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 115

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Losana Korovulavula presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Audiences: Parents and Whānau Image 7

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An image from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, '"They love celebrating our culture. But as for tidying their rooms..." -Qaali, Avonside. Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 51

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Marita Naoupu presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 53

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Sam Uta'i presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 137

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A group photograph of conference-goers at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 138

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A group photograph of conference-goers at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 48

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Guinevere Newport presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 49

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Marita Naoupu presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 136

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Guinevere Newport MNZM performing at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 121

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Yvonne M presenting at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 134

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Guinevere Newport MNZM performing at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Audiences: Parents and Whānau Image 1

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An image from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, '"They love celebrating our culture. But as for tidying their rooms..." -Qaali, Avonside. Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 35

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a musician performing at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 86

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a conference participant at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 84

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a musical item at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 26

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of conference leaders and presenters at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 36

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a musician performing for the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.

All Right? Pasifika: Conference Photograph 59

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a conference participant at the second annual Out of the Heart Pacific Women's Leadership Conference, held at Riccarton Racecourse on 21 May 2016. The conference was sponsored by All Right? and featured posters from the All Right? I am ... Identity project.