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Audio, Radio New Zealand

Rolleston is a town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, just outside the Christchurch City boundary. It was close to the epicenter of the September earthquake last year, but suffered little damage because it sits on very stable rock.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

University of Canterbury staff members prepare to be escorted to their buildings by Civil Defence members in order to retrieve essential items from their offices. The photographer comments, "Susan Tull (E-learning), Leigh Davidson (MBA administrator), Bob Reed (Economics)".

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Text reads 'Dalai Lama visits Christchurch ostensibly to sympathise with quake-hit residents'. The cartoon shows the Dalai Lama bestowing blessings on a large crowd. In an insert he is seen sitting cross-legged on top of Mount Cook saying 'But off the record I came to look for a quiet spot to retire to!' Context - The Dalai Lama visited the quake-hit city for two days in early June. He also sent a letter of condolence to Prime Minister John Key after the February 22 earthquake. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Scientists are just beginning to understand why the recent Canterbury earthquakes 'punched above their size', and their findings could change international scientific thinking about earthquakes. Alison Ballance talks with GNS seismologists Martin Reyners and Bill Fry to find out more.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the February 22nd earthquake, an influx of displaced Christchurch residents have made North Canterbury their temporary home. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes finds out how some people have coped with this dramatic event and what locals are doing to support them.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Wheelbarrows being piled into trailers by members of the Student Volunteer Army so that they can be returned to the Volunteer Army's base at the University of Canterbury. Students have been using the wheelbarrows to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

College of Education Academic Manager, Emma Newman, in the temporary office space set up in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Emma Newman keeping the College of Education enrolments happening".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Looking down Montreal Street, with the Christchurch Art Gallery on the left, and the sculpture "Reasons for Voyaging", a collaboration between Canterbury sculptor, Graham Bennett and architect, David Cole. Behind it is the new Christchurch City Council Civic Offices building.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Students from the University of Canterbury observing a two minute silence during their lunch break to remember those who died in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

An image from a Army News March 2011 photo compilation titled, "All in a Days Work". The image is captioned, "The burnt out lift well and staircase of the Canterbury Television building where 95 people are believed to have perished".