Summary of oral history interview with Phillippa Jacobs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Coralie Winn about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A video of an interview with John Walley, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association, about the experiences of businesses in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Walley talks about the stress on manufacturers to continue as usual after the earthquakes. He also talks about the importance of businesses' communication lines, and looking after customers and staff. This video is part of a series about businesses in Christchurch after the earthquakes.
Lincoln University and CBRE, a commercial real estate service provider, have conducted research to investigate the impacts of the Canterbury earthquake on the commercial office market in Christchurch. The 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake had a devastating impact on Christchurch property with significant damage caused to land and buildings. As at January 2012, around 740 buildings have either been demolished or identified to be demolished in central Christchurch. On top of this, around 140 buildings have either been partially demolished or identified to be partially demolished. The broad aims of our research are to (i) examine the nature and extent of the CBD office relocation, (ii) identify the nature of the occupiers, (iii) determine occupier’s perceptions of the future: their location and space needs post the February earthquake, and the likelihood of relocating back to the CBD after the rebuild, and (iv) find out what occupiers see as the future of the CBD, and how they want this to look.
On 4 September 2010 the Magnitude 7.1 'Darfield' Earthquake marked the beginning of the Canterbury earthquake sequence. The Darfield earthquake produced strong ground shaking throughout the centralCanterbury Plains, affecting rural areas, small towns and the city of Christchurch. The event produced a 29km long surface rupture through intensive farmland, causing localised flooding and liquefaction. The central Canterbury plains were subjected to a sustained period of thousands of aftershocks in the months after the Darfield earthquake. The primary sector is a major component of the in New Zealand economy. Business units are predominantly small family-run farm organisations, though there are increasing levels of corporate farming. The agribusiness sector contributes 20 per cent of real GDP and 47 per cent of total exports for New Zealand. Of the approximately 2,000 farms that are located in the Canterbury Plains, the most common farming sectors in the region are Mixed farming (mostly comprised of sheep and/or beef farming), Dairy farming, and Arable farming (cropping). Many farms on the Canterbury Plains require some form of irrigation and are increasingly capital intensive, reliant on built infrastructure, technology and critical services. Farms are of great significance to their local rural economies, with many rural non-farming organisations dependent on the health of local farming organisations. Despite the economic significance of the sector, there have been few, if any studies analysing how modern intensive farms are affected by earthquakes. The aim of this report is to (1) summarise the impacts the Darfield earthquake had on farming organisations and outline in general terms how farms are vulnerable to the effects of an earthquake; (2) identify what factors helped mitigate earthquake-related impacts. Data for this paper was collected through two surveys of farming and rural non-farming organisations following the earthquake and contextual interviews with affected organisations. In total, 78 organisations participated in the study (Figure 1). Farming organisations represented 72% (N=56) of the sample.
Christchurch's first office and retail development since the earthquake gets the go ahead.
Aid agencies in Canterbury say the earthquake recovery is putting buildings before people.
We're joined by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive Roger Sutton.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee says insurers have obligations under their policies.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch will be a better city.
Canterbury earthquakes is recommending toughening the standards for concrete buildings and structural steel.
Oral history interview with Nicky Wagner about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Liz Nichol about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Lynne Smith about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Alana Harvey about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Rachael White about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Marie Rean about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Mel Hillier about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Katherine Ewer about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Jane Higgins about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Loretta Rhodes about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Anna Mowat about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Ngaire Robertson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Joy Brownie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Karen Chadderton about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Tracey Shewan about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Belinda Grant about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Erica Wheeler about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Gillian Laing about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.