Summary of oral history interview with Ruth Todd about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Liz Nichol about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Amber Henderson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Peggy Kelly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Rebecca Macfie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Kirsty about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Canterbury earthquakes destroyed the Christchurch CBD and caused massive disruption to business across the region. There was an urgent need to support business survival and foster economic recovery. Recover Canterbury is a hub providing seamless support for businesses affected by the earthquakes, giving them easy access to government and commercial expertise in a one-stop shop.
Website of Canterbury CDEM Group, which is a partnership of local authorities, emergency services and other organisations tasked with providing effective and comprehensive management of major hazards and their consequences anywhere in Canterbury. Includes community preparedness information, information for emergency managers and CDEM Group plan.
Summary of oral history interview with Jacqui Gavin about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A man whose wife was killed when the CTV building collapsed says the council's inspections after the September quake were in a mess and signage put on some buildings sent the wrong message that they were safe to occupy.
Summary of oral history interview with Lynne Smith about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Blog designed to act as a forum to document, share and discuss street art and creative activities in Christchurch. Created by Ben Leith.
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 14 September 2012 showing the site of the Harbourlight Theatre on London Street. The retaining wall at the rear of the site collapsed and part of the adjoining land eroded. Also visible in the photograph are the side walls of the Bank of New Zealand and the former Westpac Branch, now Himalaya Desi...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 14 September 2012 showing a block of partially demolished shops on the corner of London and Oxford Streets. The businesses (from left to right) are Bells Pharmacy, Leslie's Bookshop and Lyttelton Sea Foods. The site of The Empire Hotel is visible to the right of the photograph. By the time this p...
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive, Roger Sutton.
Semi-circular quilt made from cotton, silk and bandage material to commemorate the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The quilt references Christchurch landscape features, buildings and soil profiles and displays 185 sewn crosses, eight facial profiles and a Harakeke (flax).
Summary of oral history interview with Loretta Rhodes about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Alana Harvey about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Site of CCDU, the Government agency responsible for rebuilding Christchurch after the earthquakes and resulting demolition. Includes vision for the city, profile of the director, reasons to invest in Christchurch central, work programme for the unit, and video file.
On the second anniversary of the 2010 earthquake Canterbury weeps. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Summary of oral history interview with Emma Butler about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Site where artists can donate songs which are compiled into an album to raise money for Christchurch earthquake relief. Includes information about the first album, how to submit a song, and an online shop; and news blog of quake- and album-related information.
Fabric red gerbera with wire and plastic stem.
The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.
The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Members of the University of Canterbury's Earthquake Remediation Team eating lunch outside the James Hight Library".
Site of SCAPE which installs contemporary art by local, national and international artists in Christchurch’s public spaces. Information about past exhibits and about the next biennial, artists and permanent works. Includes the effect of the Christchurch earthquake on the organisation itself and the artists.
A video of an interview with Andreas Duenser, research scientist at the Human Interface Technology Laboratory, about an earthquake simulator at the University of Canterbury. The simulator was developed to help treat people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. It allows people to relive their earthquake experiences in a safe environment to help them overcome their ordeals.
Summary of oral history interview with Ngaire Robertson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of students at the University of Canterbury attending an earthquake memorial service on the C Block Lawn on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.