All Right? Research and Evaluation: The All Right? Impact

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A PDF copy of an evaluation document highlighting quantitative findings about how the All Right? social marketing campaign has helped Cantabrians. The report was created by All Right? in April 2017.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand: A Flourishing Otautahi

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A PDF copy of a publication about rebuilding Christchurch for mental health and wellbeing. The publication was produced by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand in early 2017.

From Rupture to Rhythm: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Dance as a Soma…

Research papers, The University of Auckland Library

This thesis explores the intricate relationship between dance and trauma, focusing on how embodied practices facilitate psychological recovery. Dominant narratives often prioritise cognitive experiences, limiting our understanding of healing. By employing a qualitative, post-positivist and critical autoethnographic approach, I reflect on my journey through trauma following the Christchurch earthquakes, utilising journal entries from the point of view of my younger self to illustrate the transformative power of movement and dance. The key themes of this research are structure and routine, socialisation, and alleviation of anxious thoughts, demonstrating how engaging with the body challenges conventional notions of recovery. Furthermore, it highlights the complementary role of Dance Movement Therapy in trauma- informed practices, advocating for a holistic approach that recognises the mind-body connection. The findings underscore the necessity of viewing trauma as an embodied experience and propose a shift toward movement-based therapeutic practices that empower individuals through their lived experiences. Ultimately, this research calls for reimagining therapeutic frameworks, emphasising dance's potential to complement current trauma- informed therapies and promote a bottom-up approach to recovery.

Townsend Telescope: Interview with Chris Whitty

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An interview with Chris Whitty, Site Manager at the Christchurch Arts Centre, about the recovery of the Townsend Telescope from the rubble of the Observatory tower. The interview was conducted by Sebastian Wilberforce.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 5 (28)

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A sign on the furniture in the Words of Hope project. Words have been added to the sign so it now reads, "The vehicle of recovery is public assembly, together we will rise".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 15:34:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 15:36:46

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 15:37:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 15:34:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 16:00:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 16:04:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. People in the city try and resume their normal day to day lives after the earthquake".

Photograph number UC 12-0044-03

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Nikki Evans, Department of Social Work and Human Services, who has been researching human-animal relationships after the earthquakes.

Photograph number UC 12-0044-02

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Nikki Evans, Department of Social Work and Human Services, who has been researching human-animal relationships after the earthquakes.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-25

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Gold Award, presented to Louis Brown (from Christchurch), student volunteer army media relations and all round motivater and leader. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-26

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Gold Award recipient, Louis Brow (from Christchurch), student volunteer army media relations, and all round motivater and leader. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-33

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Silver Awar, presented to Erin Jackson (from Christchurch), she acted as the Big Top manager during student volunteer army operations. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-23

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Gold Award, Kohan McNabb (from Ruapuna), who helped to establish the student volunteer army by tying in UCSA resources. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-32

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Silver Award presented to Erin Jackson (from Christchurch), she acted as the Big Top manager during student volunteer army operations. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Dealing with Post-Quake Stress

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A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Dealing with Post-Quake Stress".

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.

Quake damage - how were the land damage assessments made?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nick Rogers, project director, Canterbury Land Assessment for Tonkin & Taylor. Tonkin & Taylor is the environmental and engineering consultancy doing the Canterbury land damage assessment work for EQC and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

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.

Sumner residents seek answers to when they can return home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents say the Christchurch City Council has been too slow to resolve the threat of rock fall to their homes, and they now hope the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will take over the job.

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.

Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 10/05/2011: Wobbling again

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 10 May 2011 entitled, "Wobbling again".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/03/2011: Day 9, 10am - inside the Christchurch cord…

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 March 2011 entitled, "Day 9, 10am - inside the Christchurch cordon".

QuakeStory 760

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A story submitted by David Hopkins to the QuakeStories website.

QuakeStory 195

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A story submitted by Greg Cole to the QuakeStories website.

Transcript of Belle's earthquake story

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A pdf transcript of Belle's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0996

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A photograph of a sign reading, "Christchurch Economic Recovery Abandoned - to red tape". The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Sign seen on a fence near the corner of St Asaph Street and High Street".