Life Before Plastic: Kmart Culture

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Last time on the blog we talked about packaging and how our Victorian ancestors made do without plastic trays to wrap their cans of coke in (and all the rest of it). This week we’re going to take a closer … Continue reading →

Life Before Plastic: Kmart Culture

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Last time on the blog we talked about packaging and how our Victorian ancestors made do without plastic trays to wrap their cans of coke in (and all the rest of it). This week we’re going to take a closer … Continue reading →

Ōtautahi’s great inner-city cultural revitalisation

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A panel with Michael Bell, Steph Walker and Kiri Jarden. It’s almost 13 years since the devastating earthquake of 22 February 2011, which forced 70 percent of the Ōtautahi Christchurch CBD to be demolished. While the rebuild has been a slow and often difficult process in visions meeting reality, there is also much to celebrate in the city taking up the opportunity, through art and design, to remake it as a place for all.

Intentionally creating a culture of high performance and resilience

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A presentation given to Human Resource Institute of New Zealand members, outlining SCIRT's intentional approach to culture development.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 490

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 490. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 491

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 491. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 492

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 492. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 482

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 482. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 483

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 483. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 485

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 485. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 486

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 486. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 489

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 489. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 484

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 484. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 494

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 494. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 487

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 487. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Personal experience writing by Max

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A piece of personal experience writing about the Canterbury earthquakes, written by Max.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Strange's & Co., 1899-2011'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Strange's & Co., 1899-2011'.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Colombus & Ware, 650 Colombo Street'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Colombus & Ware, 650 Colombo Street'.

Raymond Morris's painting, '127 Lichfield Street, Christchurch'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, '127 Lichfield Street, Christchurch'.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'The Twisted Hop Brewery, 6 Poplar Lane'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'The Twisted Hop Brewery, 6 Poplar Lane'.

Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 172

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A crowd watching a busker perform in the Re:Start mall during the World World Buskers Festival.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Carlton Hotel, Bealey Avenue'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Carlton Hotel, Bealey Avenue'.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 018

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A photograph of a bell from the Lyttelton Museum's collection. An antique half-round writing desk stands beside the bell.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Poplars Apartments, Madras Street'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Poplars Apartments, Madras Street'.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 488

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 488. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Raymond Morris's painting, '181 Victoria Street (Carlton Butchery), 2009'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, '181 Victoria Street (Carlton Butchery), 2009'.

Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 063

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A large artwork is erected on the former site of the Press building during the LuxCity event.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Shands Emporium, 88 Hereford Street'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Shands Emporium, 88 Hereford Street'.

Jennifer Middendorf's Cultural Recovery Centre Photograph 009

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A photograph of a sign attached to a chair at the Canterbury Cultural Recovery Centre. The sign reads, "Look at me... But please don't walk on me!" A object from one of the collections has been laid flat on the floor and wrapped in white linen for protection.

Raymond Morris's painting, 'Sammys Jazz Review Bar, 14 Bedford Row'

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A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Sammys Jazz Review Bar, 14 Bedford Row'.