20130817_2457_1D3-400 The story of Christchurch (Day 229/365) Many roads are closed all over eastern Christchurch as infra-structure repairs are carried out, whether it be water supplies, sewer repairs (as is the case here) or general road repairs, In just over two weeks it will be three years since the first earthquake happened (4th September...
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 13 June 2013, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which the house next door is gone, and other stories".The entry was downloaded on 16 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 13 June 2013, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which the house next door is gone, and other stories".The entry was downloaded on 13 April 2015.
Transcript of participant number SU976's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Flora (Flo) McGregor's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of participant number QB1602's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of participant number WF2535's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Specially designed sleeping boxes originally made to keep babies safe during the Christchurch earthquakes are now being used for vulnerable infants in South Auckland. The little beds are called "Pepi-Pods" and they're being given to families with babies that might be susceptible to cot death.
Police prosecutor jailed for dealing drugs;Sharebrokers getting late rush of MRP investors;Pressure mounts on MP Aaron Gilmore;Police rule out anyone else being at risk;Mother of electrocuted son is pleased that electricians been named and shamed;NZ Post signals to Government it will need to invest in KiwiBank in two years;Judge says young killer could have made something of himself;Elderly in Christchurch say they are low on priority list for earthquake repairs and payouts.
High rise developments dominate skylines and are contentious in many low rise urban environments. Christchurch is no exception and its residents have historically been vocal in articulating their opinions on matters they care about, especially in regard to projects they perceive will ruin their ‘garden city’. At the turn of the millennium, developers were preparing yet another proposal which would get the tongues wagging in Christchurch with the development of the former Ferrymead Tavern site on Ferry Road. The planning process was a long and antagonistic one with many individuals viewing the built towers with a look of ‘disgust’ and discontent. In an ironic twist, the seismic activity in Christchurch over the last few years which has had major implications for a range of planning issues, incrementally led to the death of highly controversial Ferrymead ‘Water’s Edge’ Apartments.
A photograph of Phillippa Jacobs taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Rosie Laing taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Helen Trappitt taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Katherine Ewer taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Belinda Grant taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Lindsey James taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Joy Brownie taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Susan Hird taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Mel Hillier taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Jenny May taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Wendy Hawke taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Carol Hides taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Rosemary Bloxham taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Sharon Torstonson taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Janelle Mackie taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Loretta Rhodes taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Jayne Rattray taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Leanne Everingham taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Leanne Curtis taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Lianne Dalziel taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.