The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. A second hand dealer store. This is next to Penny Lane which had to relocate down the street. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The purpose of this research is to investigate men’s experiences of the 2016 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake and Tsunami. While, research into the impacts of the earthquake has been conducted, few studies have examined how gender shaped people’s experiences of this natural hazard event. Analysing disasters through a gender lens has significantly contributed to disaster scholarship in identifying the resilience and vulnerabilities of individuals and communities pre- and post-disaster (Fordham, 2012; Bradshaw, 2013). This research employs understandings of masculinities (Connell, 2005), to examine men’s strengths and challenges in responding, recovering, and coping following the earthquake. Qualitative inquiry was carried out in Northern Canterbury and Marlborough involving 18 face-to-face interviews with men who were impacted by the Kaikōura earthquake and its aftermath. Interview material is being analysed using thematic and narrative analysis. Some of the preliminary findings have shown that men took on voluntary roles in addition to their fulltime paid work resulting in long hours, poor sleep and little time spent with family. Some men assisted wives and children to high ground then drove into the tsunami zone to check on relatives or to help evacuate people. Although analysis of the findings is currently ongoing, preliminary findings have identified that the men who participated in the study have been negatively impacted by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake. A theme identified amongst participants was an avoidance to seek support with the challenges they were experiencing due to the earthquake. The research findings align with key characteristics of masculinity, including demonstrating risky behaviours and neglecting self or professional care. This study suggests that these behaviours affect men’s overall resilience, and thus the resilience of the wider community.
A digger scraping damaged tarseal from River Road in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Road repairs".
Damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted, and some bricks have fallen, exposing the lining paper and framing below. The driveway is cracked and covered in liquefaction. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. More shaking damage on the east wall of the living room at our house".
Damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted, and some bricks have fallen, exposing the lining paper and framing below. The driveway is cracked and covered in liquefaction. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. More shaking damage on the east wall of the living room at our house".
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. Angus Donaldson copy service. This has moved down the road on Colombo Street. It is now sharing the premises with Penny Lane Records. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the qu...
Damage to the Dallington Discount Market, the parapet of which has fallen onto the awnings below.
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".
A diagram which illustrates SCIRT's asset assessment request process.
A pdf copy of a PowerPoint presentation made for the Water Services Association of Australia conference, about SCIRT's approach to asset investigation after the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
A document which contains the slide notes to go with the PowerPoint presentation made for the Water Services Association of Australia conference.
A technical paper prepared for the Water NZ conference and expo 2012, which details how GIS and InfoNet were used to complement SCIRT's asset assessment process.
A pdf copy of a PowerPoint presentation prepared for the Christchurch City Council and CPG New Zealand, providing an overview of the investigation work completed.
A design guideline which provides information about how to use the SCIRT Asset Assessment Spreadsheet.
A document describing Downer's use of column seismic clamps to prevent additional damage to the Arch columns.
The clock tower at the Arts Centre supported by steel and wooden bracing to prevent further damage.
Damage to a house in Richmond. Bricks have fallen from the walls, exposing the wooden framing beneath.
Damage to the Country Theme shop on St Asaph Street. The upper storey of the building has collapsed.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Plaster walls pulled apart".
A colour photograph of the west facade of the Press Building after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Cordon fencing surrounds damaged buildings on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Colombo St".
Cordon fencing surrounds damaged buildings on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Colombo St".
A man inspects damage to his house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Andy Corbin checks his driveway and foundations".
Cordon fencing surrounds damaged buildings on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Colombo St".