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Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Waikato iwi authority says it's struggling to supply the Government with a list of sites of cultural significance; The Government says it is committed to boosting Maori literacy achievement from early childhood and primary school level so that the education system isn't having to catch up all the time; A Ngai Tahu owned South Island whale watching operation say it's excited to be named a finalist in an international tourism award; A multicultural marae has been recognised for its community work, including caring for refugees during the Christchurch earthquake.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Waikato iwi authority says it's struggling to supply the Government with a list of sites of cultural significance; The Government says it is committed to boosting Maori literacy achievement from early childhood and primary school level so that the education system isn't having to catch up all the time; A multicultural marae has been recognised for its community work, including caring for refugees during the Christchurch earthquake; A Ngai Tahu owned South Island whale watching operation say it's excited to be named a finalist in an international tourism award.

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Cartoon drawn in the style of a pen and ink drawing of the broken Christchurch Cathedral. One version has 'RIP' printed above the non-existant spire and the second has 'RIP' and the words 'Rest in Pieces'. A decision has been made to demolish the cathedral which was severely damaged by the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Two versions of this cartoon are available Title from file name Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

A few older Christchurch Earthquake Pics from after the 6.3 last Feb (2011). And yes the aftershocks are still happening.. Twitter | Facebook |

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Porritt Park was, before the earthquakes, the headquarters of hockey in this region. Two astro-turf fields (the main one was other side of the building), and corporate offices etc. The earthquakes buckled all the playing surfaces and damaged the buildings; a couple of smaller ones have been removed. Hockey shifted the other side of the city t...

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission Public Meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), responds to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September. The meeting was hosted by Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew (left)".

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Proof that one can make a difference. Beth Price (year 7, age 12), a pupil from Hadlow School in Masterton was the instigator and driver for a fundraiser effort for Christchurch's Belfast School to the tune of over $2000 after seeing the damage caused by Christchurch's September 4th earthquake. Beth Price in her school uniform at Belfast School".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Proof that one can make a difference. Beth Price (year 7, age 12), a pupil from Hadlow School in Masterton was the instigator and driver for a fundraiser effort for Christchurch's Belfast School to the tune of over $2000, after seeing the damage caused by Christchurch's September 4th earthquake. Beth Price in her school uniform at Belfast School".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Marsha Witehira had the bricks from the wall of her house fall onto her bed where she was sleeping. Both sides of her house have collapsed".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission public meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Left to right at back: Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew and Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), listen to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September".

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video about the government's financial aid plan for workers affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key has travelled to Christchurch to announce the plan. This video includes footage of a press conference with John Key at the Christchurch Art Gallery. It also includes footage of John Key meeting residents at the Civil Defence Centre at Addington Raceway.

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch families have come to Timaru to get away from the aftershocks (L-R) Henry Robertson (3 years), Joanne Byrne holding her son Frankie Mallia (18 months), Sarah Mallia holding her 12 week son Edward Robertson, Harriet Mallia (3 years), Naomi Cooke holding her son Zeb Meyer-Cooke (17 months) and Jonti Meyer Cooke (4 years)".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Members of the Blackwells family watch as their Kaiapoi landmark store is pulled down after the earthquake - the store was deemed too dangerous and demolition started immediately".

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video about field trials conducted by the Department of Building and Housing at Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch. Fifty kilograms of explosives are being used to simulate a magnitude-4 earthquake at a distance of 10 kilometres. The aim of the trials is to test soil-strengthening techniques that could be used to repair damaged land in Christchurch.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Proof that one can make a difference. Beth Price (year 7, age 12), a pupil from Hadlow School in Masterton was the instigator and driver for a fundraiser effort for Christchurch's Belfast School to the tune of over $2000 after seeing the damage caused by Christchurch's September 4th earthquake. Beth Price in her school uniform at Belfast School".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Marsha Witehira had the bricks from the wall of her house fall onto her bed where she was sleeping. Both sides of her house have collapsed".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Anna Lipsham begins the clean up at Ashton, Wheelans and Hegan in Kaiapoi. Lipsham empties dirt from the building into a large fissure in the road".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Anna Lipsham begins the clean up at Ashton, Wheelans and Hegan in Kaiapoi. Lipsham empties dirt from the building into a large fissure in the road".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Warren Lipsham begins the clean up at Ashton, Wheelans and Hegan in Kaiapoi. Lipsham empties dirt from the building into a large fissure in the road".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Brooklands area is having a street party to lift their spirits as their area is a mess after the September 4 M7.1 earthquake. The Wichman family enjoy the Brookland festivities from on top a water pipe that was thrust from the ground during the earthquake. Dallas (F), Claire (M), Charlie, 2, and Theo, nine months".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Brooklands area is having a street party to lift their spirits as their area is a mess after the September 4 M7.1 earthquake. The Wichman family enjoy the Brookland festivities from on top a water pipe that was thrust from the ground during the earthquake. Dallas (F), Claire (M), Charlie, 2, and Theo, nine months".