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Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre. The panelling has been removed from the walls, exposing the wooden framing, insulation, and wires underneath. Tarpaulins have been draped over the furniture.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre where the furniture has been covered in plastic sheeting. The panelling has been removed from the wall behind, exposing the wooden framing and pink batts.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a kitchen in the Diabetes Centre. Several power tools have been left on the bench and a roll of plastic sheeting has been propped up against it. A hole has been cut in the wall behind to expose several pipes and wires.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a kitchen in the Diabetes Centre. The fridge, dishwater, and several drawers have opened, spilling food and crockery onto the floor. Tea and coffee has fallen off the bench into the dishwasher.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a kitchen in the Diabetes Centre. The fridge, dishwater, and several drawers have opened, spilling food and crockery onto the floor. Tea and coffee has fallen off the bench into the dishwasher.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre. The panelling has been removed from the walls, exposing the wooden framing, insulation, and wires underneath. Several drawer units have been stacked in the middle of the room.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a room in the Diabetes Centre. The furniture in the centre of the room has been covered with a tarpaulin. In the background, the panelling has been removed from one of the walls, exposing the wooden frame, wires, and pipes underneath.

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

It is reported that natural disasters such as earthquakes impact significantly upon survivors’ psychological wellbeing. Little is known however about the impact of disasters upon the professional performance of survivor employees such as teachers. Using a survey research design with an emphasis upon a qualitative data collection, 39 teachers from 6 schools in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand rated the impact of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes upon their professional performance and 13 volunteered to participate in a follow up focus group interviews. The data collected was interpreted via three theoretical/policy frameworks: the New Zealand Teacher Council mandatory requirements for teachers, the basic psychological needs theory and the inclusive transactional model of stress. Contrary to expectations, relationships with learners, colleagues, learner's whanau (family) and the wider community were on the whole perceived to be positively impacted by the earthquakes, while participation in professional development was regarded in more negative terms. The results indicated that teachers were able to continue (despite some stress reactions) because the basic psychological needs of being a teacher were not disrupted and indeed in some cases were enhanced. A model of teacher performance following a natural disaster is presented. Recommendations and implications (including future research undertakings) arising from the study are indicated. It was noted that given the importance of the school in supporting community recovery following a disaster, support for them and consideration of the role of teachers and the preparation for this should be given some priority.

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Cities need places that contribute to quality of life, places that support social interaction. Wellbeing, specifically, community wellbeing, is influenced by where people live, the quality of place is important and who they connect with socially. Social interaction and connection can come from the routine involvement with others, the behavioural acts of seeing and being with others. This research consisted of 38 interviews of residents of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the years following the 2010-12 earthquakes. Residents were asked about the place they lived and their interactions within their community. The aim was to examine the role of neighbourhood in contributing to local social connections and networks that contribute to living well. Specifically, it focused on the role and importance of social infrastructure in facilitating less formal social interactions in local neighbourhoods. It found that neighbourhood gathering places and bumping spaces can provide benefit for living well. Social infrastructure, like libraries, parks, primary schools, and pubs are some of the places of neighbourhood that contributed to how well people can encounter others for social interaction. In addition, unplanned interactions were facilitated by the existence of bumping places, such as street furniture. The wellbeing value of such spaces needs to be acknowledged and factored into planning decisions, and local rules and regulations need to allow the development of such spaces.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a full page advertisement from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Press in December 2013. The advertisement contains unique tear-off tab compliments and reads, "Free compliments. Give one away today. A kind word can mean the world to someone - so cut these out and share the Canterbury love." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a small advertisement from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Press on 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 19 and 23 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "You're amazing (even if you don't think so). Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page and encourages the viewer to cut the compliment out to keep or share.

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a small advertisement from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign that appeared in The Press on 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 17, 19 and 23 December 2013. The advertisement reads, "Your aroha really helps. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The advertisement also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page and encourages the viewer to cut the compliment out to keep or share.