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Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:10:24 15:31:51
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Locksley Avenue houses in Dallington. Owen Moore, aged 90, and dog Min laugh in the face of this afternoon's aftershock. His house was built on compacted earth alongside the Avon River".
Creativity and Innovation - Address by Russell Stanners
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of an address by Russell Stanners, CEO of Vodafone, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.
Creativity and Innovation - Address by Corinne Haines
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of an address by Corrine Haines, Managing Director of Trimble, at the 2015 Seismics and the City forum. This talk focuses on smart buildings and new ways of working.
Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:20 12:56:55
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "People queue for free tickets to this weekend's Canterbury rugby game at AMI stadium. The Canterbury Rugby Union have made all tickets to the game free after the Christchurch earthquake".
The Panel with Duncan Webb and Islay McLeod (Part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Topics - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake that rattled Wellington early this morning was the second to hit the capital in less than a week. Your ideas for economic measures to stimulate Christchurch's recovery continue to flow in.
The PM rules out Israeli spy action in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
This morning the Prime Minister was refusing to confirm or deny whether a group of Israelis in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake were spies - saying it was not in the national interest for him to do so.
Repairs underway for quake-damaged statue of Antarctica's Scott
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The statue of the Antarctic explorer, Robert Falcon Scott, that toppled from its plinth and snapped at its ankles in the Christchurch earthquake is being repaired. all going well it will be reinstated later this year, just in time for the Antarctic summer.
Christchurch remains shut down as safety fears continue
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch city remains shut down this morning as authorities seek to make the city safe after Saturday's massive earthquake. All schools are closed today, workers in the central city are being told not to go to work and city buses are cancelled.
Christchurch residents consider leaving as aftershocks continue
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Many people in this city are, yet again, cleaning up after a major earthquake. An increasing number of householders, especially in the badly hit eastern suburbs, say they're close to hanging up their spades and shipping out.
The Standard Hotel: beer, burlesque and a “sketchy kind of farce”
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
This week we’re delving into the seedier side of the life in early Christchurch with the story of the Standard Hotel, an establishment that found itself on the fringes of Victorian respectability during its short existence in the 1860s. At … Continue reading →
'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Katherine Smith Dedrick
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A public talk by Katherine Smith Dedrick, Partner at Risk World Wide. This talk formed part of the Panel Discussion session, 'Is delay, deny an urban myth?'. The Panel Discussion was chaired by Brendon Burns, Director at Macro Communications.
The Catapult
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Machinery on a truck bed. The photographer comments, "Seeing this near the Christchurch earthquake red zone I was wondering if they are now going to use a giant catapult to knock down some of the remaining quake damaged buildings".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 477
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A fence around a house has been spray painted after the house was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked. Restricted access tape has been placed across the gates.
Forgotten Street Art
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Graffiti on a damaged building on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "This street art has been unseen by the general Christchurch population as it was off limits in the Red Zone".
Defused Box
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of a fuse box. The photographer comments, "This is a fuse box that was in the middle of a field whilst the nearby stadium building was being demolished".
Bringing Down the Roof
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Corrogated roofing from the demolition of the QEII complex. The photographer comments, "This collection of galvanised roofing looks so photogenic as I walked around the partly demolished Queen Elizabeth stadium and swimming pool".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2028
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A building on Victoria Street, housing the Chinwag Eathai restaurant, that has been give a yellow placard. This was a building assessment system used following the February earthquake indicating that there should be limited access and that the building needs further evaluation.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2303
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Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in Canterbury colours, red and black and the inside filled with Crusaders memorabilia and a stuffed figurine representing a rugby player.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2305
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in Canterbury colours, red and black. Detail of butterflies inside near the figurine dressed as a rugby player's foot.
'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Emily Walton
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A public talk by Emily Walton, Partner at Wynn Williams Lawyers. This talk formed part of the Panel Discussion session, 'Is delay, deny an urban myth?'. The Panel Discussion was chaired by Brendon Burns, Director at Macro Communications.
'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Tim Grafton
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A public talk by Tim Grafton, CEO at the NZ Insurance Council. This talk formed part of the Panel Discussion session, 'Is delay, deny an urban myth?'. The Panel Discussion was chaired by Brendon Burns, Director at Macro Communications.
Archaeology: where losing your marbles is sometimes a good thing
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Imagine, if you will, that you were born in 1870. Your parents are colonists who journeyed to Christchurch to build a new life for themselves and their family. They’re not rich, but you live comfortably enough in this new country. … Continue reading →
Red Sticker
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The USAR [Urban Search and Rescue] Teams wrote their findings on the doors when they finished their search of a building. This building was cleared by a team from Queensland, Australia on 27 February 2011.
Christchurch Earthquakes: Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Built 1858-1865. This is just one end of what was once a very large building. Most of the rest has fallen.
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The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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This block of shops on Victoria Street was so badly damaged that it had to be demolished following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The facade of this shop on Manchester Street was reduced to a heap of rubble during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.