A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Hughes Family of Spreydon who survived the 1995 Japan earthquake only to move back to NZ to bring up their family. From left, Kaori - 13, Yuki - 12, Max - 8, Hiromi and David Hughes".
A woman of a relative who died in the CTV building in the February earthquake says more needs to be done to identify unknown faultlines before rebuilding work can start in Christchurch.
The director of the structural engineering company that designed the CTV building came under fire yesterday over documents missing from evidence his firm submitted to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.
At the end of the street where my daughter and family live.
Their dream home is showing signs of shoddy earthquake repairs.
This Philip Temple-scripted episode of Our People, Our Century covers stories of New Zealanders and their turangawaewae: a piece of land they call their own. The importance of the land to farming families, and to the economy of NZ is explored through the eyes of three families. Elworthy Station in South Canterbury is being farmed by a 5th generation Elworthy. Two elderly ladies reminisce on their childhood in remote Mangapurua, near Raetihi in the central North Island. And a Māori family in Taranaki reflects on their decision to sell the family farm.
For countless families in Canterbury, the earthquake sent china, crystal and other precious glass objects to the floor where they shattered. But Banks Peninsula artist Sarah Rutland says don't despair, and definitely don't throw those broken treasures away. They will never be the same, but they can be reshaped into a different treasure that can itself become a family heirloom.
An image designed for use as a profile picture and Timeline image on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "Psst... We're giving away Tiny Adventures. Quick, fun family activity cards. Come and meet us to get yours!".
Matti McEachen was killed by falling masonry in the 2011 earthquake.
Programme interventions for people who have experienced natural disasters are limited. To investigate whether Group Teen Positive Parenting (GTPPP) programme promoted family functioning in the aftermath of disaster, 14 parents and nine adolescents, self-reported measures of family functioning and adjustment prior to and after the intervention. It was found that GTPPP enhanced parenting competence, parental wellbeing, decreased conflict between parents and their adolescents. These findings suggest that GTPPP may provide a practical way of supporting families after a natural disaster.
An image from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, '"They love celebrating our culture. But as for tidying their rooms..." -Qaali, Avonside. Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
An image from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, '"They love celebrating our culture. But as for tidying their rooms..." -Qaali, Avonside. Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
Professor Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the Christchurch Earthquake Families Group speaks with Geoff Robinson.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Paddock for use: the Oxford paddock being offered to Christchurch families".
A page banner promoting an article about a family's memories of their red-zoned house.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Petrina, Avonside: "My son loves his kai so meals are a great time to catch up." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A digital copy of a poster from the Te Waioratanga project of the All Right? campaign. The poster features a black and white photographic portrait of brothers Ridge and Chase Kamo. The caption reads, "Te reo Māori is about being proud of our family, friends and who we are".
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Hollie, Sumner: "Quiet times are a real treat so we're both pretty keen on drawing." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Mick, Lyttelton: "You think they don't want to talk to you, but they do." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Felise, Parklands: "I know I can make a difference. I'm just finding out how." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Paki, Upper Riccarton: "I'm learning to trust my instincts as a Mum." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'James, Southshore: "I'll never be cooler for him than I am right now." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
A PDF copy of a poster from the Let's Talk About Parenting project of the All Right? campaign. The caption reads, 'Anna, Lyttelton: "Some days are great, others we just have to wing it." Real families aren't picture perfect. They're messy, playful and so much better'.
Survivors of our biggest national disasters say new guidelines will better supporting families in the wake of future tragedies. The new "Public Service Commission Model Standards" - to be released at parliament today - addresses what survivors say have been consistent shortcomings in the treatment by government agencies of those most closely affected by disaster. The standards were co-authored by the Pike River Families Group after consulting with families of survivors caught up with events such as the earthquake and mosque shootings in Christchurch, the Aramoana massacre, the Cave Creek platform collapse and the Whakaari White Island eruption. Sonya Rockhouse, who lost her son Ben in the Pike River mine explosion 12 years ago, spoke to Corin Dann.
A photograph of a parent holding a young child. She has just posted a post-it note on a noticeboard titled "What do you do that makes your family happy?" at the Celebrating Communities event in August 2015. The event was part of the All Right? mental health campaign of the CDHB.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Raw sewage over flooding from sewer into Martin family's garden, path and lawn".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Sarah McElroy had arrived with her family to the centre on Sunday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".