All Right? Out and About with All Right: Campaign Launch Photograph 12

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of All Right? Campaign Manager Sue Turner (middle), Mental Health Foundation Southern Development Manager Freedom Preston-Clarke (right) and someone else. The photograph was taken at the All Right? Campaign Launch at the Pallet Pavilion.

All Right? Out and About with All Right: Campaign Launch Photograph 13

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A photograph of All Right? Campaign Manager Sue Turner (middle), Mental Health Foundation Southern Development Manager Freedom Preston-Clarke (right) and someone else. The photograph was taken at the All Right? Campaign Launch at the Pallet Pavilion.

All Right? Out and About with All Right: Campaign Launch Photograph 11

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of All Right? Campaign Manager Sue Turner (middle), Mental Health Foundation Southern Development Manager Freedom Preston-Clarke (right) and someone else. The photograph was taken at the All Right? Campaign Launch at the Pallet Pavilion.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Who needs light rail when you can have right wha…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

The title reads 'CBD: High water table, flood/liquefaction risk...' The cartoon shows several Southern Right whales being used to ferry people around Christchurch City. Someone says 'Who needs light rail when you can have right whale!' Context: discussion about building a light rail system as a part of Christchurch post-earthquake development. Context: Several large Southern right whales have found Akaroa Harbour to their liking this week, sticking around rather than heading back south as part of their annual migration back to Antarctica. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (54)

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Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Fairy lights have been used to decorate a fence made of old metal bed heads around the site. In the background, the Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (55)

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Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Fairy lights have been used to decorate a fence made of old metal bed heads around the site. In the background, the Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (56)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Fairy lights have been used to decorate a fence made of old metal bed heads around the site. In the background, the Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (74)

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Members of the public at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Gap Filler has provided old beds and garden swing seats as seating. In the background, the red Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen.

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:08 10:01:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembles an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the Earthquake. Simon Rennie (bass- Southern Opera Chorus) entertains with song".

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (48)

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The red Southern Espresso Rescue van serving coffee to the audience at Gap Filler's "Film the in Gap!" project. Gap Filler has arranged a variety of seating options for the audience, including an old bed and garden swing seats.

Southern Story for 22 August 2013 - 37

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new exhibition is simply called " 37". The show is by the photographer Doc Ross, features 37 Christchurch people captured on film using a 37 second exposure. The aim: to reflect the length of time their city shook during February 2011's devastating earthquake. Katy Gosset hears some of the stories behind the exhibition and hits the streets to record her own take on the 37 second concept.

Southern Holiday Destinations Spring/Summer 2013-2014

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a publication promoting holiday destinations in the lower South Island.

Southern Response in court contesting class action

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Southern Response is back in court today - this time having a final go at arguing that a class action against it should not be an 'opt-out'. Christchurch residents Brendan and Colleen Ross say the state insurer deliberately withheld the true cost of repairing their home which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. They are now among 3000 people represented in a class action led by Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron. In September last year the Court of Appeal decided the class action could proceed on an 'opt-out' basis - which means it would cover more people and potentially cost the state-owned insurer more money if it loses. Southern Response is challenging that decision in the Supreme Court, a two day hearing wrapped up on Tuesday. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church was there.

7.1 earthquake rocks Canterbury

Articles, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.

Ray Whelan WEMO Photograph 20

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the site of a demolished building on Gloucester Street, near the intersection of Colombo Street. A Southern Demolition excavator is being used to clear the rubble away. In the background are the Forsyth Barr building, the Copthorne Hotel and the PricewaterhouseCoopers building.

There’s Gold in Them There Hills!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today on the blog the lure of gold is taking us over the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast. Anyone who is a fan of The Luminaires is aware of the thrill, drama, and hardship that was a day … Continue reading →

Canterbury earthquake: Southern Response claimants eligible for top-up pay…

Articles, TV3

There were about 3000 claimants before October 2014 who may be eligible.

Supreme court has ruled in favour of earthquake hit home owners

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Supreme Court has ruled that a class action by Canterbury insurance holders against Southern Response can go ahead. Ali Jones, insurance claimants advocate explains to The Panel what this means for home owners who've been fighting for years to get their fair entitlements.

BeckerFraserPhotos June 2012 photograph 283

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "152-166 Cashel Street".

Southern Story for 7 July 2011 - Beyond Resistance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Is organising anarchists like herding cats? Apparently not. Sage Forest talks to an anarchists' collective with a deep faith in human nature. Beyond Resistance is a nation-wide anarchists' collective based in Christchurch. They hold regular meetings with the primary goal of empowering workers. But their faith in human nature has proven itself in the response to the earthquake crises. This, they say, is true anarchy at work.

Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.

Southern Story for 21 February 2013 - Earthquake Anniversary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch prepares for a challenging anniversary - two years on from the devastating earthquake that killed 185 people. Our correspondent there, Katy Gosset, hears the stories of local baristas who were in the CBD that day.

Southern Story for 26 April 2012 - Flower Auction

Audio, Radio New Zealand

While most people are asleep at 5am in Christchurch, the city's florists and wholesalers are already hard at it, bidding for the best blooms. The industry has struggled after the earthquakes, but Katy Gosset finds enthusiasm levels high.

Southern Story for 19 July 2012 - Christchurch Hospital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future.

Southern Story for 15 December 2011 - Linwood Village

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In response to the Canterbury earthquakes, the Government has built two villages in the suburbs of Linwood and Kaiapoi to provide temporary accomodation for those who've lost their homes. Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, visited the Linwood Village and spoke to residents as they prepared for Christmas.

Southern Story for 12 April 2012 - The Pianist

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset takes us on a musical journey with the help of one of the city's longest serving pianists. For 23 years Peter Lewis played the piano in the Crowne Plaza Hotel before being made redundant by the February 2011 earthquake. Peter has since struggled to find a way to share his music with others. Today Katy seeks out some city pianos and takes him on a mystery tour to rediscover the pleasure of playing.

Government sets up package for Southern Response claimants

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lawyer acting for Christchurch home-owners short changed in earthquake settlements says a new plan announced by the government is likely to run into trouble. Last year in a landmark case, the High Court found the government's claim settlement agency, Southern Response, misled and deceived Karl and Alison Dodds. It ordered the government to pay the couple nearly $180,000. The government has now set up a package for other Southern Response claimants who settled before October 2014. Its estimated about 3000 people will be eligible to benefit. But most of them are already taking part in a class action led by Brendan and Colleen Ross. Their lawyer Grant Cameron speaks to Corin Dann.

Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.

Big law firm backs Southern Response class action

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Major Australian law firm Maurice Blackburn has agreed to underwrite a class action law suit against Southern Response seeking redress for Canterbury earthquake claimants. Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron says "hidden costs" led to significant underpayments to about 3000 people. Maurice Blackburn is a law firm which specialises in class actions, its principal lawyer Martin Hyde joins Kathryn, along with Grant Cameron, to talk about why they think they have a strong case.

Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Ngai Tahu are the Maori people of the southern islands of New Zealand, Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu is the governing body. Background, objectives, information and programmes are detailed for all the associated corporations. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-