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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.
HMNZS Canterbury re-supplies for the Christchurch earthquake relief effort
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
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.
Fletcher, David 1952- : "These emergency powers they've given the minister…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
'The Politician' cartoon strip. A member of the government staff reads in a newspaper 'These emergency powers they've given the minister are the equivalent of war powers' and he adds 'and he's making the most of them!' The second frame shows a minister wearing a military uniform with cap that includes copious braiding and medals; he is sitting behind a desk labelled 'Minister General'. Context - Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will be established as a stand-alone government department to enable an effective, timely and co-ordinated rebuilding and recovery effort in Canterbury. The controversial bill empowers the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) to take control of councils it believes are failing on reconstruction work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Original central library pre demolition 002
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Canterbury Public Library viewed from near the Bridge of Rememberance,
Digital Photograph: Earthquake Damage to the Lodge of Unanimity No 3, at t…
Images, Canterbury Museum
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing damage to the Lodge of Unanimity No 3 at the intersection of St Davids Street and Sumner Road. Original BuildingAdditions The Lodge of Unanimity was established in Lyttelton in 1851. This building was designed in 1878 by Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort, who was a member of th...
Digital Photograph: Demolition of the former Library, Council Chambers and…
Images, Canterbury Museum
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 11 June 2011 showing the demolition of the old Lyttelton Library, Council Chambers and Magistrates' Court on the corner of Oxford Street and Sumner Road. The photograph shows the upper floor of the building being demolished with a high reach digger. At the time of the 22 February 2011 Earthquake...
Digital Photograph: Partial Demolition of the Old Lyttelton Harbour Board …
Images, Canterbury Museum
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 16 June 2011 showing the partial demolition of the old Lyttelton Harbour Board Offices on the corner of Oxford Street and Norwich Quay. The photograph shows the temporary roof being constructed over the original ground floor of the building. At the time of the 22 February 2011 earthquake the build...
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Photograph of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Stree…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the earthquake damage to a window of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Hubbard, James, 1949- :"Who said we're living ON the edge?!" 14 June 2011
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows a desperate man representing 'Christchurch' who is clutching the end of a broken plank that protrudes from a crumbling cliff-face. He says 'Who said we're living ON the edge?!' Context - the man is suggesting that they are not On the edge but OVER it. Refers to the continuing hardships facing many Christchurch residents as earthquakes and aftershocks continue and many face large financial losses because of insurance problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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
Images, UC QuakeStudies
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
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Canterbury and London Streets in Lyttelton.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 117
Images, UC QuakeStudies
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
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The entrance of the Canterbury Museum, closed after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Damage to the top of the gables is visible.
Strong ground motions observed in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthq…
Research papers, University of Canterbury Library
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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"The wait's over! The land report's due out dear!…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Two skeletal people sit in armchairs waist-deep in silt. The man is reading the newspaper and says 'The wait's over! The Land Report's due out dear!... DEAR?' He realises that his wife, whose bony hand clutches 'EQC update No. 37', is dead. Context - On Thursday 23 June Prime Minister John Key, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and representatives from engineering consultants Tonkin & Taylor announced the first part of the Government's long-awaited land report that revealed the fate of up to 5000 quake-damaged homes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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.
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.
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :"The following suburbs and my hopes of a reputatio…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, who wears a jacket with 'CERA' printed on it, reading from the 'Doomsday Book'. He reads 'The following suburbs and my hopes of a reputation as an effective minister, are now officially listed as munted...' Context - On 23rd June Prime Minister, John Key, officially announced which streets and suburbs in earthquake-ravaged Christchurch would be abandoned. For many residents, there has been too much delay and too little information regarding progress towards resolving questions about which land can or cannot be used for rebuilding for Gerry Brownlee's reputation to remain unsullied. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).