Parklans residents shaken by earthquakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands say their area should be made a red-zone.

Small band of campanologists keep bellringing alive

Audio, Radio New Zealand

With the silencing of the Cathedral bells in Christchurch following February's earthquake there are now just six places in New Zealand where a full set of bells can be rung.

Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch has been rattled by a series of earthquakes with the latest measuring 5.5 on the richter scale.

Update on power cuts in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.

The latest on Christchurch's earthquakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A series of ten aftershocks have been ratting Christchurch this morning, with the biggest of five-point-five magnitude being widely felt just over two hours ago.

Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes.

Aftershocks more mentally than physically damaging

Audio, Radio New Zealand

We're joined by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority's chief executive Roger Sutton.

Grand Chancellor checked for damage four times before February

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquake's Royal Commission has heard that the Hotel Grand Chancellor was checked for earthquake damage - and cleared for use four times prior to the February 22nd earthquake.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

Chch students defy the odds in NCEA

Audio, Radio New Zealand

High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.

Grand Chancellor the focus of Royal Commission hearing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury Earthquakes will today begin to examine the failure of the building that's come to symbolise the damage to the central city.

Looking Beyond Disaster

Audio, Radio New Zealand

UNESCO panel discussion with Jason Pemberton of the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch, Qasim Aslam, a young Pakistani entrepreneur who set up systems to cope with the earthquake and floods there, and Muthiah Muthe who was involved with relief efforts in Indonesia.

Christchurch resident describes latest earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A series of aftershocks on Boxing Day has rocked Christchurch, hitting businesses hard over the post-Christmas sales.

Earthquake Commission dismisses assessors

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission says it's had to dismiss assessors who've not met its standards when dealing with Canterbury claimants.

Gerry Brownlee offside with Chch business community

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is offside with the business community in Christchurch over the decision to permanently relocate nearly 500 public servants outside of the central business district.

Chch students defy the odds in NCEA

Audio, Radio New Zealand

High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.

Canterbury DHB set to spend $20M on out-sourcing services

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury District Health Board is to double the amount it spends on out-sourcing services to 20 million dollars a financial year following the Christchurch earthquakes.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.

Life's a bus

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After being trapped for hours on the 22nd floor of a hotel following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Andy Cleverley decided life had to change. Chucking in his corporate life, he bought an old school bus, converted it into an off-grid motorhome and set off travelling the country with his young family. Documenting everything along the way he created Bus Life NZ - followed by over 46,000 people and viewed by millions. Now he's done it all again with a second bus and a second YouTube season.

Businesses still operating in Christchurch's redzone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two and a half years after some of the most badly earthquake damaged parts of Christchurch started getting cleared of residential homes, half a dozen businesses are still trying to make a go in the areas.

Christchurch City’s Heart – the Cashel and High Street Intersection

Articles, Lost Christchurch

This intriguing photograph taken at the junction of Cashel and High Street draws us back to a typical summer day in Edwardian Christchurch in February 1913. A summer rain fall has just cleared, all…

Summer Holiday Guide 2012-2013

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a publication promoting holiday activities.

Summer Holiday Puzzles 2012/13

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a book of puzzles.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 18/12/2010: I think it's summer

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 18 December 2010 entitled, "I think it's summer".

Women'™s Unheard Voices Summer Research Scholarship Presentation 13.2.14

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

"The Stories that we tell shape us to be who we are", a report by Elizabeth Ashby produced as part of her Summer Research Scholarship on the Women's Unheard Voices project.

All Right? Events: Summer Starter 'Keep Learning' Signs

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of signs used along the 2014 Summer Starter course. Each sign includes information about one of the major charities involved, as well as the logos of major and supporting partners.

QuakeStory 107

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A story submitted by Summer to the QuakeStories website.

Summer Holiday Attraction Guide 2013-2014

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a 2013/2014 edition of a guide to holiday activities.

All Right? Social Media: Facebook Profile Picture 35

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An image used as a profile picture on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "Be a Summer Starter!" All Right? posted the image on their Facebook page on 22 October 2014 at 12:02pm.

All Right? Events: Summer of Fun Bubble Mixture Label

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a bubble mixture label with instructions for making bubble mix. The labels were created for the Summer of Fun, a series of fun days held around Christchurch supported by CERA, the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal Trust, SKIP and All Right?.