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Chch school says it's been blindsided by proposal to shut it down.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch school says it's been blindsided by a proposal to shut it down. Redcliffs School has been running out of a deaf education centre in Sumner since the earthquakes.

EQC picks holes in case against it

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lawyer for the Earthquake Commission has told the High Court there are major holes in the case brought by a Christchurch couple to have their home rebuilt.

Everything’s coming up roses (and lilies and jasmine and violets)

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man or woman in possession of natural body odour is most definitely in want of something to cover it up. At least, in today’s society, it certainly seems to be considered unacceptable … Continue reading →

Supporters of Christchurch town hall hopeful it will be saved

Audio, Radio New Zealand

People who want the Christchurch Town Hall restored are optimistic the City Council will today commit to saving the earthquake damaged building.

2015. Another year down!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

It’s that time of year again. Behold! Some of our favourite discoveries and images from 2015. It’s been an eventful twelve months. Archaeology happened. Sites were surveyed, excavated, photographed, investigated, disseminated and ruminated upon. Clues were followed and mysteries unrav...

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:21 12:18:06)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a wall with street art on it. It says "Cons-o" in big orange letters and is decorated by red stars on each end.

Below the belt: part 2

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Last week on the blog we introduced you to the 1881 South Belt sewer beneath Moorhouse Avenue: how it was built, how it got blocked, and how recently as part of SCIRT’s horizontal infrastructure rebuild program, their Downer delivery team and sub-contractors Donaldson Civil … Continue...

A breath of not-so-fresh air: archaeology and asbestos in Christchurch

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

When I first started studying to become an archaeologist, the dangers and difficulties of working with asbestos wasn’t really something that had ever crossed my mind. I knew what it was, in a vague sort of way, and that it … Continue reading →

Just what the doctor ordered!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

When it comes to the weird and wonderful in 19th century life, it’s hard to go past the field of medicine: specifically, pharmaceutical and ‘self-care’ remedies. Health-related products can be some of the wackiest and most interesting things we find … Continue reading →

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:21 12:18:03)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a wall with street art on it. It says "Cons-o" in big orange letters and is decorated by red stars on each end.

Deb Robertson's Blog 30/12/2015: I saw it with my own eyes {9/11 Memorial,…

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 30 December 2015 entitled, "I saw it with my own eyes {9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty}".The entry was downloaded on 3 November 2016.

OVTRK Blog Post 2015:04:22 - Does your Organisation Need Some IT support?

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf copy of a post from the One Voice Te Reo Kotahi blog. The post is titled, "Does your Organisation Need Some IT support?".

Elric Hooper

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Elric Hooper is a recognisable face in Christchurch theatre both on and off stage. He spent his early years with Dame Ngaio Marsh, the influential woman for whom the theatre at The University of Canterbury was named after. The theatre was damaged during the Christchurch earthquakes and is now under threat. But is it worth keeping it?

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:21 12:46:06)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a section of a mural on Battersea Street. The section contains a quote from Nelson Mandela, which reads, "Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:24 04:06:58)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of colourful street art by the DTR crew between Aldwins Road and Linwood Avenue. The artwork depicts an orange cityscape behind purple tag writing. The wall with the artwork on it is hidden behind a billboard for Smart Real Estate, a roadside bench, and a power box with an Elvis poster on it.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:24 04:06:38)

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of colourful street art by the DTR crew between Aldwins Road and Linwood Avenue. The artwork depicts an orange cityscape behind purple tag art. The wall with the artwork on it, is hidden behind billboards for Smart Real Estate and CPIT. Street lights and a car with a "V" advertisement on it are in the foreground.