Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Beck

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of the Christchurch cathedral thinks people visiting the church may have been killed there when the quake hit this afternoon. The Dean of Christchurch, Peter Beck, says they rushed to get as many people out of the Cathedral as they could.

Letter from Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.

Christchurch Cathedral

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Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck talks about what the people of Christchurch are going through in the aftermath of the earthquake.

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Reverend Peter Beck leading a prayer at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. Mayor Bob Parker is standing to the right of Reverend Peter Beck. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage

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The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.

Cathedral Dean speaking to Nine to Noon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One of the most potent symbols of the earthquake has been the massive amount of destruction caused to Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral, including the toppling of its spire.

Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral runs for council

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.

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Reverend Peter Beck leading a prayer at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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Reverend Peter Beck leading a prayer at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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Reverend Peter Beck speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter stands to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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The crowd and stage party standing as Reverend Peter Beck gives a speech at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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Reverend Peter Beck speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter is standing to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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Reverend Peter Beck speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter is standing to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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Reverend Peter Beck speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter is standing to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service, with Reverend Peter Beck to his left. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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Earthquake Minister, Gerry Brownlee, speaking to Reverend Peter Beck at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park. Workers in florescent vests are standing in the background.

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A powhiri performed by Ngai Tahu elders to welcome workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Reverend Peter Beck and Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee can be seen standing amongst the group. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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A powhiri performed by Ngai Tahu elders to welcome workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Reverend Peter Beck and Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee can be seen standing amongst the group. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. Reverend Peter Beck is standing to the left. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.

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A powhiri performed by Ngai Tahu elders to welcome workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Reverend Peter Beck is standing in the centre and Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee to the left. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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A powhiri performed by Ngai Tahu elders to welcome workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Mayor Bob Parker is standing to the right. Reverend Peter Beck and Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee are also present. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

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A powhiri performed by Ngai Tahu elders to welcome workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Mayor Bob Parker is standing to the right. Reverend Peter Beck and Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee are also present. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:12 00:35:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christ Church Cathedral holds their Sunday service in the Square. The Reverend Peter Beck conducts the service".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:10:23 11:18:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together in Christchurch's Hagley Park as a post-earthquake party. Peter Beck leads the inter-denominational blessing".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:44:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch Cathedral, beside the damaged Cathedral".

Fairfax Video, October 2011 (6)

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A video of a press conference with Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews and Dean Peter Beck, about the interim plans for the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. In the press conference Matthews announces that the Cathedral will be deconsecrated, that parts of it will be demolished, and that the rest will be made safe. These measures will allow the recovery of artefacts and heritage items from the building.

Fairfax Video, May 2013 (8)

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A video of a protest against the merging of Phillipstown and Woolston Schools. Staff and students from Phillipstown School lead a march down Ferry Road to highlight the dangers children will face walking to school if Phillipstown is closed. The video also includes interviews with Phillipstown Principal Tony Simpson and Christchurch City Councillors Peter Beck and Makere Hubbard, about the protest and the merger.

Ceres Environment Ready to Chip in for Christchurch

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A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Ceres Environment Ready to Chip in for Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:11:29 15:12:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tom McBrearty (second from left) along with the dean of the Christ Church Cathedral Reverend Peter Beck (left), and residents Leanne Curtis and Evan Smith right) have formed a grass roots community group for earthquake-hit suburbs".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:11:29 15:09:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tom McBrearty (second from left) along with the dean of the Christ Church Cathedral Reverend Peter Beck (left), and residents Leanne Curtis and Evan Smith right) have formed a grass roots community group for earthquake-hit suburbs".