The focus of this paper is to identify potential benefits of community involvement in master planning in the post-earthquake recovery context in Christchurch; and to identify considerations for planners involved in the design of master planning processes that involve the community. Findings are based on the results of an information sharing event on these topics convened by The Habitat Project in December 2011, and a review of the relevant literature.
Website of the St Albans Residents Association Incorporated (SARA), dedicated to the recovery of St Albans and its city, Christchurch after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Canadian expert on the development of healthy communities in British Columbia is in New Zealand to explore possibilities for contributing to the rebuilding of a resilient Christchurch following the earthquake and aftershocks.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 October 2012 entitled, "Surplus 'Cylopaedias".
The National Recovery Coordinator for Red Cross Emergency Services in Australia, who has researched disaster recovery practices around the world including the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, London bombings and Sichuan earthquake. She is visiting New Zealand ahead of the first anniversary of the February earthquake in Christchurch.
An electronic copy of the October 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the April 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the September 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the May 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the June 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the March 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the July 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the July 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the February 2012 edition of the Burnside Barometer newsletter.
An electronic copy of the May 2012 edition of the Burnside Barometer newsletter.
An electronic copy of the November 2012 edition of the Burnside Barometer newsletter.
An electronic copy of the December 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the August 2012 edition of the Burnside Barometer newsletter.
An electronic copy of the August 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An electronic copy of the February 2012 edition of the Diamond Harbour Herald.
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 31 October 2012 entitled, "Packe Street Community Garden".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 22 December 2012 entitled, "Meri Kirihimete".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 2 December 2012 entitled, "Unbounded Faith".
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 6 December 2012 entitled, "On a Mission".
A close up of damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled leaving the inside space exposed. Steel bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage.
A close up of a broken stained-glass window of Christ Church Cathedral.
A crane stands next to the Millennium Hotel and the BNZ building.
A red double-decker tour bus sits outside the former Registry building of the Christchurch Arts Centre. A broken window has been boarded up and security fencing has been placed around the building. A sign pointing towards the Christchurch Art Gallery is attached to the fence.
Two pigeons sit on top of the damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral.