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Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Training and working as an archaeologist can be an interesting experience, not just because of the work we do, but thanks to the preconceptions and opinions of the people around us. Like so many other professions, archaeology is an extremely … Continue reading →

Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 14 April 2014

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A deepsea remote controlled sub is being sent in to look for the missing Malaysian plane. A woman wrongly diagnosed with cancer endures unnecessary surgery and royal couple meet with families of Christchurch earthquake victims.

A penny for your thoughts…

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Money, as Liza Minnelli has told us, makes the world go around. It is such an intricate and constant part of the societies we live in, a factor upon which so many of our actions – collectively and individually – are … Continue reading →

A Visit to the Suburbs and a Parting Nor’ Wester

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Notes on a Christchurch Trip By Fabian Bell Part V: A Visit to Some of the Suburbs and a Parting Nor’ Wester The room in which Bishop Julius was entertained at luncheon the other day is a par…

Transfers from primary to tertiary units – frequency, timing, reasons, out…

Research papers, The University of Auckland Library

The Evaluating Maternity Units (EMU) study is a mixed method project involving a prospective cohort study, surveys (two postnatal questionnaires) and focus groups. It is an Australasian project funded by the Australian Health and Medical Research Council. Its primary aim was to compare the birth outcomes of two groups of well women – one group who planned to give birth at a primary maternity unit, and a second group who planned to give birth at a tertiary hospital. The secondary aim was to learn about women’s views and experiences regarding their birthplace decision-making, transfer, maternity care and experiences, and any other issues they raised. The New Zealand arm of the study was carried out in Christchurch, and was seriously affected by the earthquakes, halting recruitment at 702 participants. Comprehensive details were collected from both midwives and women regarding antenatal and early labour changes of birthplace plans and perinatal transfers from the primary units to the tertiary hospital. Women were asked about how they felt about plan changes and transfers in the first survey, and they were discussed in some focus groups. The transfer findings are still being analysed and will be presented. This study is set within the local maternity context, is recent, relevant and robust. It provides midwives with contemporary information about transfers from New Zealand primary maternity units and women’s views and experiences. It may help inform the conversations midwives have with each other, and with women and their families/whānau, regarding the choices of birthplace for well childbearing women.

Farmland Rehabilitation Video 05

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a tractor on a farm near River Road in Lincoln. The tractor is pulling a power harrow over a liquefaction blister. This was one of several soil-remediation techniques tested on farms affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 32

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 31

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 24

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 25

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 29

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 23

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 30

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 28

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 27

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 26

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Farmland Rehabilitation Video 04

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a tractor on a farm near River Road in Lincoln. The tractor is pulling a power harrow over a liquefaction blister. This was one of several soil-remediation techniques tested on farms affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

CityUps Video Clip 2014:10:25 18:44:06

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video clip of children placing points on a tarpaulin map of central Christchurch. The map is part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 3

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork with the first outline layer of paint, situated at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 6

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg with the first outline layer of paint, situated at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 5

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork with the first outline layer of paint, situated at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 8

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg with the first layers of paint, situated at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 35

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 42

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 40

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 45

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 21

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 10

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork with the first layers of paint, situated at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.

Starship Big Egg Hunt: Photograph 18

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Julia Holden's egg artwork, 'A Shell of Her Former Self', in progress at her temporary studio in Sumner. The egg is to be part of the Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt.