
A photograph of Coralie Wynn taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Emma Butler taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Susan Allen taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Mary Holmes taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Jade Rutherford taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Peggy Kelly taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Lois Herbert taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Amber Henderson taken by Bayley Corfield as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A photograph of Jane Sutherland-Norton taken by Elise Rutherford as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
Katy Gosset meets one of Christchurch's top tailors. Mark van Roosmalen may have lost his premises in the earthquake but he's busier than ever, turning out bespoke garments for the city's style-conscious. Katy finds that amidst the high-viz vests of Christchurch there's still plenty of room for a sharp suit.
A photograph of Mayoress Jo Nicholls-Parker taken by Chrissy Kouwenhoven as part of the "Biography, photography and women's earthquake stories" project.
A video of members of the public burning the 'Temple for Christchurch' art piece at the Motukara Raceway. The art piece was designed by artist Hippathy Valentine to provide a mechanism for emotional healing alongside the physical rebuilding of Christchurch. People were encouraged to visit the temple and to write stories and leave memorabilia. The piece is being burned to signify the release of these stories.
Christchurch is home to many diverse ethnic groups whose voices have sometimes gone unheard in the aftermath of the earthquakes and the city's rebuild plans. Katy Gosset visits a gathering in Christchurch's battered eastern suburbs to hear their thoughts on post-quake life and the future of their adopted home.
A video of three Chisnallwood Intermediate students reading their stories about the Christchurch school closures. The students are Sophie Yeoman, Breana Riordan, and Phoebe Thompson.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 30 January 2013.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 21 June 2013.
Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 13 May 2013.
Today’s post presents the story of William Bowen, a prominent Christchurch builder, as told by his residence at 441 Madras Street. Archaeologists recorded this building using building archaeology techniques before and during its post-earthquake demolition. 441 Madras Street was initially … ...
Today, through the wonders of archaeology and Papers Past, we bring you the story of Charles Henry Cox, a man whose crime has been buried – literally – for over 100 years. But let’s not get too carried away. As … Continue reading →
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 4 December 2013.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 December 2013.
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 22 February 2013.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Wednesday 6 November 2013.
This week we’re delving into the seedier side of the life in early Christchurch with the story of the Standard Hotel, an establishment that found itself on the fringes of Victorian respectability during its short existence in the 1860s. At … Continue reading →
Trees cut down so a house being removed from behind could get out above the fence on one of those elevating house removal trailers. I don't know the story about the yellow (recycling) wheelie bin - the wheels have been removed.
A transcript of Bruce Morriss's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 9 November 2012. Morriss is the South Island Regional Manager for Tearfund NZ.
A transcript of Ps John Alpe's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 5 December 2012. John Alpe is the Senior Pastor of St Albans Baptist Church.
An audio recording of Greg Wright's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 22 March 2013. Greg Wright is the Executive Director of the Methodist Churches' Property and Investment Committees.
A transcript of Ps Chris Chamberlain's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 14 December 2012. Chris Chamberlain is the Senior Pastor at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church.
A transcript of Greg Wright's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 22 March 2013. Greg Wright is the Executive Director of the Methodist Churches' Property and Investment Committees.