Photograph number UC 11-0338-08

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Photograph number UC 11-0338-11

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Photograph number UC 11-0338-05

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Photograph number UC 11-0338-03

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Photograph number UC 11-0338-10

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Photograph number UC 11-0338-09

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A earthquake simulation structure built at the College of Engineering, it is designed to demonstrate a retrofit of seismic strengthening to a structure.

Overseas experts to give evidence at quake inquiry

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes continues today, with overseas experts critiquing a New Zealand report that calls for a two-billion dollar upgrade to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings.

Strong ground motions observed in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthq…

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Original central library pre demolition 002

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Canterbury Public Library viewed from near the Bridge of Rememberance,

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'"Dawn of the new land zones"... the new masterpi…

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A chimpanzee paints with a palette of colours. Context: After the earthquakes in Christchurch buildings and areas were designated green, blue, red or white depending on the degree of damage. Buildings in the 'red' zone were then examined to ascertain whether they should be demolished or restored and sometimes the land itself was deemed unsafe. There have been many controversial decisions made which is the point the cartoon makes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

1 in 4 chance of another big Canterbury quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.

HMNZS Canterbury re-supplies for the Christchurch earthquake relief effort

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A video about the HMNZS Canterbury which travelled to Wellington after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to refuel and gather supplies. The crew worked overnight to ensure that they could return to the people of Lyttelton as quickly as possible.

Battered Sydenham cautiously optimistic about future

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One of the Christchurch suburbs worst hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is on the way to recovery.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 640

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A tent in the Botanic Gardens which is being used as a memorial for the Canterbury earthquakes.

Sarah Lockey

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Sarah Lockey is a New Zealander in London who is organising a fundraiser for Canterbury earthquake victims.

Michael Endres

Audio, Radio New Zealand

German pianist and professor of music at Canterbury University previews upcoming earthquake fundraising concert tour of NZ.

The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Simon Pound (part 1)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority; they're putting the Rugby World Cup on the school curriculum.

Midday News for 29 March 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Details of the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority are announced and Senior Labour MPs meet in Dunedin.

Quakes an excuse to weaken RMA- green groups

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act.

Call for urgent changes to building standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is calling for changes to building standards as a matter of urgency.

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 661

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A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Canterbury and London Streets in Lyttelton.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-54

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Bronze award presented to Claire Laredo, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-59

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Bronze award presented to Matthew Prendergast, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Quake damage - how were the land damage assessments made?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nick Rogers, project director, Canterbury Land Assessment for Tonkin & Taylor. Tonkin & Taylor is the environmental and engineering consultancy doing the Canterbury land damage assessment work for EQC and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'See! Major foundation issues!' 5 November 2011

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Relates to the three new categories for residential foundation design that have been developed and will be required for repairing and rebuilding homes in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The 'zones' referred to in the cartoon are the colours designated to different degrees of damage to particular areas or buildings in Christchurch after the earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 117

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The entrance of the Canterbury Museum, closed after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Damage to the top of the gables is visible.

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 118

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The entrance of the Canterbury Museum, closed after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Damage to the top of the gables is visible.

GNS faces tough questions at Royal Commission hearing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Scientists from GNS Science have faced tough criticism at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes, being accused of funneling resources into the wrong areas and giving vague advice on earthquake risks.

Smaller buildings to be quake commission focus this week

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The smaller buildings that collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake, killing those in them as well as passers by, will be the focus of the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission when hearings resume today