A photograph of University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr writing a message on a brick pathway in Churchill Park.
A photograph of Erin Simpson interviewing volunteers who have been constructing the Four Corners youth space.
A photograph of volunteers digging soil to construct a BMX track.
A photograph of children cycling on the Fulton Hogan BMX Pump Track.
A photograph of volunteers who contributed to building a BMX track on an empty site on Colombo Street.
A photograph of volunteers laying bricks to create a labyrinth on the former site of St Luke's church.
A photograph of volunteers standing in the centre of a labyrinth they have created on the former site of St Luke's church.
A photograph of volunteers holding the foam blocks which will be used to create Foamapalooza.
A photograph of foam blocks and tires stacked on wooden pallets on the site of Foamapalooza.
A photograph of volunteers preparing the site for Foamapalooza. In the foreground, a sign describes the project.
A photograph of a volunteer wearing an In Our Backyard competition shirt. The shirt lists supporters and sponsors of the competition.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army assembling wheelbarrows.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army carting liquefaction in wheelbarrows out of a resident's property in Avonside.
Wheelbarrows being returned to Burwood Park by students from the University of Canterbury. The students have been using them to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Wheelbarrows being returned to Burwood Park by students from the University of Canterbury. The students have been using them to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury eating lunch in Burwood Park in preparation to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army registering new volunteers inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army registering new volunteers inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Student Volunteer Army members from Riccarton High School on a break from clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
A member of the Student Volunteer Army using a wheelbarrow to pile liquefaction on the roadside for collection.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
A trailer loaded with wheelbarrows and shovels belonging to the Student Volunteer Army. The equipment has been returned by students after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
This panel discussion was presented by Sati Ravichandiren, President (Student Volunteer Army) The Canterbury Earthquakes Symposium, jointly hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Christchurch City Council, was held on 29-30 November 2018 at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. The purpose of the event was to share lessons from the Canterbury earthquakes so that New Zealand as a whole can be better prepared in future for any similar natural disasters. Speakers and presenters included Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister, Hon Dr Megan Woods, Christchurch Mayor, Lianne Dalziel, Ngāi Tahu chief executive, Arihia Bennett, head of the public inquiry into EQC, Dame Sylvia Cartwright, urban planner specialising in disaster recovery and castrophe risk management, Dr Laurie Johnson; Christchurch NZ chief executive and former Press editor, Joanna Norris; academic researcher and designer, Barnaby Bennett; and filmmaker, Gerard Smyth. About 300 local and national participants from the public, private, voluntary sectors and academia attended the Symposium. They represented those involved in the Canterbury recovery effort, and also leaders of organisations that may be impacted by future disasters or involved in recovery efforts. The focus of the Symposium was on ensuring that we learn from the Canterbury experience and that we can apply those learnings.
Student leaders, including UCSA President Kohan McNab and Sam Johnston, head of the Student Volunteer Army, leading students from the University of Canterbury in a two minute silence to remember those who died in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. They have stood on top of the ENSOC fire engine to address the crowd, and the event has been filmed from that vantage point. The students have been enjoying a barbeque lunch break in Burwood Park after volunteering to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army, Prime Minister John Key and UCSA president Nick McDonnell at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army, Prime Minister John Key and UCSA president Nick McDonnell at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army leaving the UCSA car park on their way to clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army pose for a photograph.