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Christchurch Innovations: Recover Canterbury

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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.

150 businesses could fold following the earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 20 November 2012 (1)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A graph showing changes in business numbers in Canterbury.

Midday Business News for 5 October 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's first office and retail development since the earthquake gets the go ahead.

Five easy steps to minimise impact on businesses poster - traffic manageme…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.

Five easy steps to minimise impact on businesses poster

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.

Teruyo's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Teruyo about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Recovercanterbury.co.nz.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Website provides practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 17/01/2014: Brighton Beach

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 17 January 2014 entitled, "Brighton Beach".

Roz Johnson's Blog 06/01/2012: Resilience

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 6 January 2012 entitled, "Resilience".

Business group attacks rebuild slow-down

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports.

Business advisor on home detention for corruption

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A business owner wants more stringent background checks for people creating professional online profiles after discovering a potential business advisor is currently on home detention for corruption. Gerard Gallagher was convicted in June after trying to personally profit from information obtained while working for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Ōtākaro Limited between 2014 and 2017. Online, he promotes himself as a Business Advisor despite still serving a sentence of 12 months' home detention. Niva Chittock reports.

Selwyn District Business Guide 2010-2011

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of the 2010-2011 edition of the Selwyn District business guide.

Phillippa Jacobs' Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Phillippa Jacobs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Transcript of Hugh Smith's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Hugh Smith's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Christchurch business waits years for neighbours to be fixed

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Kaikoura and Wellington businesses operating adjacent to quake damaged buildings may face disruption for years to come as owners drag their feet on repair or demolition work. A Christchurch property owner has been unable to completely re-open for business since the February 2011 earthquake.

Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Business victims of Christchurch earthquake consid…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A man carrying a life-saving ring printed with the words 'Marlborough Chamber of Commerce' that is attached to a rope labelled 'Business lifeline' shouts 'Ahoy Christchurch businesses!' Context - enticing Christchurch businesses to other places after the earthquake. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson said the chamber's first priority was supporting Christchurch businesses through their association with the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. "When people start to weigh up their options, Marlborough has to be an option. We can show them Marlborough's an attractive place to do business." Residential development could also benefit from Christchurch arrivals, he said. (Stuff 2 March 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

A study shows businesses have withstood shaking well

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.

Christchurch businesses says roll-back of support too soon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch businesses are accusing the government of winding down its earthquake assistance programme too soon.

Evening Business for 21 April 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Consumer confidence has stabilised after falling to a two year low in March, following the Christchurch earthquake.

Businesses in busy Chch Mall forced to close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new slew of Christchurch businesses are in limbo after Merivale mall was closed because of earthquake risks.

Canterbury quake expected to hit NZ economy in short term

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.

Business Refugees Move into Museum

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An article from Air Force News April 2011 titled, "Business Refugees Move into Museum".

Historic telescope back in business

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The historic Townsend Teece telescope in Otautahi Christchurch was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, but has been expertly restored and is now reinstalled back in its central city home at the Arts Centre.