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Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1991
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A view of shops on Papanui Road near the Merivale Mall. On the right are containers that the Quinns clothing shop in Merivale uses for stock display. A sign on the street says 'footpath closed please use other side'.
Minister says he has faith in Fletchers to prevent fraud
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from New Zealand First.
Professional groups say no legal action for CTV engineers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It now seems unlikely that engineers involved in the most serious building collapse of the Christchurch earthquake will face any external action, with the profession's administrators telling the Government there's nothing more they can do.
Engineering bodies tell Govt their hands are tied on CTV
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's emerged that engineers involved in the most serious building collapse of the Christchurch earthquake are unlikely to face any external action, with the profession's two top bodies telling the Government their hands are tied.
New technology - Nat Torkington
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Nat's been working on Earthquake relief in Christchurch with the development of the Christchurch Recovery Map and when not doing that, he's been looking at the iPad II, 3D Printers for schools, anti-lasers and other cutting edge tech.
A day in the post-quake life of a Christchurch family
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Its now seven weeks since the February earthquake. Normality is returning to Christchurch, with most sewerage lines fixed and water no longer needing to be boiled before drinking. But that doesn't apply to everyone.
Our Changing World - Base Isolation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Base isolation has generally been considered an expensive system used mainly in commercial buildings to make them more earthquake resilient. Katy Gosset meets the University of Canterbury engineers who've developed a safe, low cost model that could work in our homes.
The sad story of the secret staircase
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
The thing about being a buildings archaeologist is that even though some houses might look the same, the story of their occupants and occupation is always different. These stories of occupation are not always revealed in the archaeology of the … Continue reading →
Clocks
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Jim Hay keeps ticking along in a career that's spanned more than 30 years. He's a watchmaker and although he'll be the first to tell you time's just about run out on wrist watches, his skills in clock repairs are in demand since the Christchurch earthquake.
Chch Press editor says frustration with council intensifying
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.
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.
The Ng King Brothers Chinese Market Garden Settlement
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Today on the blog we’re talking about an exciting project that we’ve been involved with over the past few months. In 2013 the Ashburton District Council took over stewardship of the Ng King Brothers Chinese Market Garden Settlement on Allens … Continue reading →
Black Beers and Ring Seals: the underdogs of the artefact world
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
This week’s blog was inspired by a Facebook comment on our previous blog post. You might remember that in the last blog we went through some of the artefacts we’ve uncovered over the past six months. One set of artefacts … Continue reading →
The Curious Case of the Red Building
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
The two-storey red building in the centre of Christchurch was like many typical pre-1900 buildings that had been modified over the years. The veranda was enclosed to provide more rooms within the building and multiple other extensions and rooms had … Continue reading →
Let me tell you a story…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Historical archaeology has many facets, it includes recording buildings and features, artefact analysis, names and dates, but if you take a moment, collaborate all that data, you have a powerful tool for telling someone’s story. Some call this type of … Continue reading →
Photograph of City Council Civic Offices, 194-198 Manchester Street (6)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the City Council Civic Offices on Manchester Street. Red stickers have been taped to the door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter.
Photograph of McLean's Mansion, 387 Manchester Street (13)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the main entrance of McLean's Mansion on Manchester Street. The red cordon tape and a red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
Photograph of McLean's Mansion, 387 Manchester Street (14)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the main entrance of McLean's Mansion on Manchester Street. The red cordon tape and a red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:15 03:16:07
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake damage to farms near the quake centre at Greendale. University of Canterbury scientists at work on the hill that was created by the quake".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:16 14:51:02
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jennifer Savage and Andrew Dutton, who were booked to be married in the St Johns Church in Latimer Square that was damaged in the earthquake".
We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 02
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the house at 58 Bangor Street. A green sticker on the door indicates that it has been inspected and is safe to enter.
We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 03
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the house at 58 Bangor Street. A green sticker on the door indicates that it has been inspected and is safe to enter.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 478
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The fence around a property has been spray painted after it was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked. Restricted access tape has been placed across the gates.
SPCA Canterbury Photograph 14
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a veterinarian holding a pigeon at SPCA Canterbury. The pigeon was named Barney Rubble due to the fact that it was found amongst the rubble and debris of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
The Worm of Liquefaction
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Liquefaction silt in Bexley. The photographer comments, "This is not really a worm but a sliver of liquefaction that has fallen out of a tyre tread".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:16 14:41:40
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jennifer Savage and Andrew Dutton were booked to be married in the St Johns Church in Latimer Square that was damaged in the earthquake. Rebecca Todd story".
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:05 04:51:52
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury earthquake. Sarah Baxter (left) and sister Nicola Baxter look at a road slump on Highway 77 between Glenroy and Glentunnel that closed the road".
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:05 04:52:22
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury earthquake. Sarah Baxter (left) and sister Nicola Baxter look at a road slump on Highway 77 between Glenroy and Glentunnel that closed the road".
Timaru Herald Image: Natasha Martin 2010:09:07 11:58:24
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Matt Dale from Lenseed Roofing take down a 90 year old original chimney that was loosened due to the earthquake from Sefton Bed and Breakfast house".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:07 15:46:46
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Adrian Henning, vice president of the Union Rowing Club, in their destroyed Kerrs Reach clubrooms, with a crushed boat that Ryan Nelsen sponsored, following Canterbury's earthquake".