AN EXPLORATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT USE OF THE CONCEPT OF “VULNE…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

These research papers explore the concept of vulnerability in international human rights law. In the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-2011, this research focuses on how "vulnerability" has been used and developed within the wider human rights discourse. They also examine jurisprudence of international human rights bodies, and how the concept of "vulnerability" has been applied. The research also includes a brief investigation into the experiences of vulnerable populations in disaster contexts, focusing primarily on the experiences of "vulnerable persons" in the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.

EXAMPLES OF RECOGNITION OF VULNERABILITY IN NATURAL DISASTER CONTEXTS (ESP…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

These research papers explore the concept of vulnerability in international human rights law. In the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-2011, this research focuses on how "vulnerability" has been used and developed within the wider human rights discourse. They also examine jurisprudence of international human rights bodies, and how the concept of "vulnerability" has been applied. The research also includes a brief investigation into the experiences of vulnerable populations in disaster contexts, focusing primarily on the experiences of "vulnerable persons" in the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.

THE EXPERIENCES OF “OLDER PERSONS” IN POSTQUAKE CANTERBURY

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These research papers explore the concept of vulnerability in international human rights law. In the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-2011, this research focuses on how "vulnerability" has been used and developed within the wider human rights discourse. They also examine jurisprudence of international human rights bodies, and how the concept of "vulnerability" has been applied. The research also includes a brief investigation into the experiences of vulnerable populations in disaster contexts, focusing primarily on the experiences of "vulnerable persons" in the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath.

RECOVERING FROM A WORST-CASE SCENARIO: SHOULD NEW ZEALAND IMPLEMENT A DISA…

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In response to the February 2011 earthquake, Parliament enacted the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act. This emergency legislation provided the executive with extreme powers that extended well beyond the initial emergency response and into the recovery phase. Although New Zealand has the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, it was unable to cope with the scale and intensity of the Canterbury earthquake sequence. Considering the well-known geological risk facing the Wellington region, this paper will consider whether a standalone “Disaster Recovery Act” should be established to separate an emergency and its response from the recovery phase. Currently, Government policy is to respond reactively to a disaster rather than proactively. In a major event, this typically involves the executive being given the ability to make rules, regulations and policy without the delay or oversight of normal legislative process. In the first part of this paper, I will canvas what a “Disaster Recovery Act” could prescribe and why there is a need to separate recovery from emergency. Secondly, I will consider the shortfalls in the current civil defence recovery framework which necessitates this kind of heavy governmental response after a disaster. In the final section, I will examine how

NZi3 - Temporary HQ - Photograph 14

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University of Canterbury library staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Library IT department staff".

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University of Canterbury IT staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. IT support and phones".

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University of Canterbury IT staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. A rather truncated IT help desk".

Mechanical Repair Strategy

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A copy of the mechanical repair strategy for the Townsend Telescope. The strategy was written by Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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University of Canterbury staff working in temporary office space set up in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Alan Hoskin and Alison McIntyre discuss, Jess Hollis sags".

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University of Canterbury IT staff members Malcolm Smeaton and Deborah Pearson in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Malcolm and Deborah dealing with business".

ELM Offices Level 7 Library - Photograph 27

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A crack in a wall of the University of Canterbury Electronic Learning Media team's offices.

UC Restarts - Photograph 28

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A pathway through trees on the University of Canterbury campus, beside the Avon River. The photographer comments, "Path by the river, University Drive".

The SCIRT Innovation Project

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A report created by the University of Canterbury Quake Centre and the University of Auckland, funded by the Building Research Levy. It shows how an innovation process was initiated and managed throughout the rebuilding of the horizontal infrastructure after the Canterbury earthquakes.

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University of Canterbury IT staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. IT staff discuss system issues - or biscuits. Deborah Pearson, Sean Lowry, Malcolm Smeaton".

Liquefaction Performance & Characterisation of 55 Chrictchurch Sites

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To identify key ground characteristics that led to different liquefaction manifestations during the Canterbury earthquakes

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University of Canterbury staff Alan Hoskin, Alison McIntyre and Jess Hollis working in temporary office space set up in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Alison and Alan continue discussing, Jess continues sagging".

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 044

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A scan of page 44 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 089

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A scan of page 89 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 222

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A scan of page 224 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 237

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A scan of page 240 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 136

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A scan of page 138 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 118

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A scan of page 120 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 268

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A scan of page 271 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 271

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A scan of page 274 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 182

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A scan of page 184 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 188

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A scan of page 190 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 139

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A scan of page 141 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 040

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A scan of page 40 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 003

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A scan of page 3 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.

Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book Page 142

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A scan of page 144 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.