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Anglican Church takes centre stage at Quakes Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Anglican Church has been asked why it failed to carry out a detailed inspection of a building which partially collapsed, killing a Canadian tourist in Christchurch during the February earthquake.
Builder says he couldn't wait to leave CTV days before collapse
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An experienced builder says he couldn't wait to get out of the Canterbury Television Building after seeing how damaged it was in the September 2010 earthquake.
CTV designer apologises to families for the first time
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man whose firm designed the CTV building has apologised for the first time to the families of the 115 people killed when the building collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0307
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a shop window with large letters stating, "Yes we are open". The window also bears a red sticker and spray painted notes from 26 February 2011 stating "Rear collapsed".
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2012 photograph 290
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The new Westende Jewellers building on the corner of Manchester and Worcester Streets. The former building collapsed in the 4 September 2010 earthquake".
Police air their frustrations at inquiry into CTV response
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first police officer at the scene of the collapsed and burning CTV building has recounted harrowing details of his efforts in the hours after the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
Christchurch Press 28 January 2012: Section C, Page 8
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 8 of Section C of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 28 January 2012.
Council questioned at Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Save Our Cathedral
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of 'Save Our Cathedral' ribbons hanging from a cordon fence near Latimer Square.
Christchurch Press 3 March 2012: Section A, Page 17
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 17 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 3 March 2012.
Living in an Earthquake Zone Can Be Unreal
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a damaged house has been reflected in the lower part of the image and digitally manipulated.
Christchurch Press 10 February 2012: Section A, Page 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 February 2012.
Christchurch Press 19 January 2012: Section A, Page 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 19 January 2012.
Christchurch Press 18 January 2012: Section A, Page 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 18 January 2012.
Willburn Furniture and Restoration Needs Restoring
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of furniture and machinery. The photographer comments, "This furniture restoration company got caught in the middle of the Christchurch earthquake and lost a whole wall. After constant exposure to the elements everything now needs a bit of restoration. They are now working in a different part of Christchurch, but their past can still be seen".
Organist Josh Anderson
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Eighteen-year-old Josh Anderson was part of the team removing an organ from a church in Christchurch when it collapsed during the 22 February earthquake, killing three of his colleagues. Now, 18 months later, he is about to perform his first ever solo organ concert in his hometown, Timaru.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 24
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 23
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
The Star 10 February 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 10 February 2012.
Christchurch Press 3 March 2012: Section A, Page 16
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 16 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 3 March 2012.
The Star 13 July 2012
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 13 July 2012.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 567
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the McKenzie & Willis Building on the corner of High and Tuam Streets. The right side of the building has collapsed and steel bracing is being used to hold up the rest. Large piles of rubble and shipping containers can be seen in front.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 061
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 111
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 161
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 169
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 040
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The Wizard of Christchurch talks to a member of the public outside the damaged cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
wairoa street red zone
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
one of Christchurch's abandoned suburbs. The land moved - bricks and block walls everywhere collapsed - two multi story buildings folded - 184 people died. Wooden framed houses largely stayed up, many concrete slabs cracked, power poles leaned in liquid ground, surface bubbled, services ruptured .... damage to the cbd still gets the most cover...
I've Lit the Fuse, What Next?
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Two workers inspect fuses placed in an embankment during reinforcement work. The photographer comments, "This is the reinforcing of an embankment in the port of Lyttelton, which partly collapsed in the Christchurch earthquakes. They are using the same equipment as used for blowing up rock faces to mend them".
Down and Out
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated photograph of a letterbox lying on the ground in front of a red-stickered house. The photographer comments, "An abandoned red stickered house just outside the four avenues that surround Christchurch CBD. The letterbox came down when the wall it was attached to collapsed. The occupants would have had strict instructions to stay out as the property is too dangerous to enter in case there is another earthquake or big aftershock".