A video of the second part of an address by Dr. John Vargo from the UC branch of Resilient Organisations, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. The talk covers case studies from the Canterbury Earthquakes, which shed light on the ingredients of a resilient organisational culture and best business practices for enhancing resilience.
A video of the first part of a keynote address by Andrew Fennell, South Island Manager of TelstraClear, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. The talk focuses on leadership in challenging times and an organisation's preparedness to handle major business interruptions. TelstraClear's role in restoring and maintaining telecommunications in Canterbury is used as an example.
This participant-observation study explores the process of gathering and evaluating both financial and non-financial information and communication and transfer of that information within a medium-sized electrical service company in Christchurch, New Zealand. The previous literature has established the importance and the main characteristics of small and medium enterprises, mainly studying manufacturing companies. However, there has been little research done in New Zealand on the overall communication process and the financial and non-financial information usage in a small-medium enterprise. The Electrical Company has a flat structure which allows flexibility. The two owners understand the importance of financial management and use financial information extensively to ensure the business expenses are under control. The owners also gather and use non-financial information through talking to their accountant, their customers and people in the same industry and they keenly follow the news on the rebuilding of Christchurch after the recent earthquakes.
Joanne Stevenson, PhD student in the Geography Department, who is studying the positive aspects of post-earthquake business growth in Christchurch.
Joanne Stevenson, PhD student in the Geography Department, who is studying the positive aspects of post-earthquake business growth in Christchurch.
Joanne Stevenson, PhD student in the Geography Department, who is studying the positive aspects of post-earthquake business growth in Christchurch.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 December 2012 entitled, "Wet Weather".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 December 2012 entitled, "Swimming at Sumner".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gap Filler Chess set on Colombo Street, Sydenham".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 September 2012 entitled, "Lingering in Lyttelton".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gap Filler Chess set on Colombo Street, Sydenham".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 19 June 2012 entitled, "Christchurch Container this Winter".
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 22 May 2012 entitled, "Giving New Life".
website of the Residents Association and Community Group representatives from the earthquake-affected neighbourhoods of Canterbury. Includes sections on insurance, legal and financial information, and business support.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "These bins are used for the secure recovery of business documents. Here it's the Clarendon Tower which is being cleared".
A photograph of a presentation about the EPIC centre during a tour of the building. The tour was conducted as part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a presentation about the EPIC centre during a tour of the building. The tour was conducted as part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The owners of Darkroom Bar were talking about how reduced the entertainment options were some months ago. They decided to do something about it and set up this new funky bar at 336 St Asaph Street".
A photograph of a sign on St Asaph Street. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Darkroom Bar, 336 St Asaph Street".
A photograph of a sign on St Asaph Street. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Archive, 336 St Asaph Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A tiny coffee shop in a garage at 933A Colombo Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A tiny coffee shop in a garage at 933A Colombo Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A tiny coffee shop in a garage at 933A Colombo Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Lotus Heart, vegetarian restaurant, tea house and gift shop at 363 St Asaph Street".
A photograph of a presentation about the EPIC centre during a tour of the building. The tour was conducted as part of FESTA 2012.
While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 August 2012 entitled, "Blueprint Brain-teasers".
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 16 April 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
A sign at the demolition site of the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church reading, "Our building is gone, the Church is fine!".
A central-Christchurch property owner says attempts by insurance companies to limit the amount of money they end up paying out for earthquake damage, is just part of doing business.