The scale of damage from a series of earthquakes across Christchurch Otautahi in 2010 and
2011 challenged all networks in the city at a time when many individuals and communities were
under severe economic pressure. Historically, Maori have drawn on traditional institutions such
as whanau, marae, hapu and iwi in their endurance of past crises. This paper presents research
in progress to describe how these Maori-centric networks supported both Maori and non-Maori
through massive urban dislocation. Resilience to any disaster can be explained by configurations
of economic, social and cultural factors. Knowing what has contributed to Maori resilience is
fundamental to the strategic enhancement of future urban communities - Maori and non-Maori.
Summary of oral history interview with Michelle about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Guinevere Eves-Newport about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Peggy Kelly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Emily about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Annie Currie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 9 July 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 21 November 2011, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 14 August 2014 entitled, "All Right?".
A story submitted by Camille O'Donoghue to the QuakeStories website.
Transcript of John's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Summary of oral history interview with Jacqui Gavin about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's "Community Earthquake Update" bulletin, published on Friday 29 July 2011.
Transcript of Jo's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A video of a presentation by Margaret Moreton during the Community and Social Recovery Stream of the 2016 People in Disasters Conference. The presentation is titled, "Community and Social Service Organisations in Emergencies and Disasters in Australia and New Zealand".
Summary of oral history interview with Alice Ridley about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Ann's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 1 March 2011 entitled, "Back home".
A story submitted by Bettina to the QuakeStories website.
Transcript of Tracey Adams's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 5 December 2011, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 3 October 2011, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
This research attempts to understand whether community resilience and perceived livability are influenced by housing typologies in Christchurch, New Zealand. Using recent resident surveys undertaken by the Christchurch City Council, two indexes were created to reflect livability and community resilience. Indicators used to create both indexes included (1) enjoyment living in neighbourhood (2) satisfaction with local facilities (3) safety walking and (4) safety using public transport, (5) sense of community (6) neighbour interactions, (7) home ownership and (8) civic engagement. Scores were attributed to 72 neighbourhoods across Christchurch –and each neighbourhood was classified in one of the following housing typologies; (1) earthquake damaged, (2) relatively undamaged, (3) medium density and (4) greenfield developments. Spatial analysis of index scores and housing classifications suggest housing typologies do influence resident’s perceived livability and community bonds to an extent. It was found that deprivation also had a considerable influence on these indexes as well as residential stability. These additional influences help explain why neighbourhoods within the same housing classification differ in their index scores. Based on these results, several recommendations have been made to the CCC in relation to future research, urban development strategies and suburb specific renewal projects. Of chief importance, medium density neighbourhoods and deprived neighbourhoods require conscious efforts to foster community resilience. Results indicate that community resilience might be more important than livability in having a positive influence on the lived experience of residents. While thoughtful design and planning are important, this research suggests geospatial research tools could enable better community engagement outcomes and planning outcomes, and this could be interwoven into proactive and inclusive planning approaches like placemaking.
Summary of oral history interview with Kirsten Rennie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Hugh Smith's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Beryl's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Fiona Clarkson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Trish Laird's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 23 December 2011 entitled, "Another wobbly afternoon".
Summary of oral history interview with Nellie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
