Earthquake
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- University of Canterbury media release: 12 February 2015
Civil and natural resources engineers at the University of Canterbury are developing new technologies to evaluate the effects of earthquake-induced ground movement on buildings and facilities criti
- University of Canterbury media release: 27 January 2015
A University of Canterbury postgraduate student says sports inspired people in Christchurch after the earthquakes
- University of Canterbury media release: 22 December 2014
A major University of Canterbury report has found a high level of innovation and adaptability shown by hundreds of organisations in Canterbury following the earthquakes
- Unviersity of Canterbury media release: 1st December 2014
A new book that explores the impact of the Christchurch earthquakes on animals, and the lessons we can learn in animal welfare from the natural disaster, has been published by Canterbury Universit
- People in the Greater Christchurch area rebuilding or repairing their earthquake damaged homes can now get free advice to ensure they are warm, dry and energy efficient
- The 12-episode television series "Covered" will feature everything from repair methods and cash settlements process to advisory and social support services that are available to help residents in their decision- making process
- University of Canterbury media release: Friday 14th November 2014
New Zealand businesses and organisations need to accurately plan better to recover faster from any major disaster, University of Canterbury resilience researcher Dr John Vargo says
- University of Canterbury media release: Friday 7th November 2014
A just released book by University of Canterbury’s Associate Professor Kate van Heugten examines the experiences of workers and managers from a broad array of human service organisations in
- Hi Viz is a fun-filled, factual, five part series about the Canterbury rebuild - for kids, by kids
- University of Canterbury media release: 25th September 2014
A University of Canterbury engineering research project is evaluating the methods and models used to predict the expected damage to multi-storey reinforced concrete buildings during earthquakes,
- Christchurch: The Ever Evolving City documentary series from Future Christchurch showcases the city’s remarkable transformation
- University of Canterbury: 5th September 2014
A University of Canterbury PhD student is looking into whether people who use wheelchairs have felt included in the Canterbury rebuild and recovery in the three years since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
- University of Canterbury media release: 24th August 2014
A University of Canterbury PhD student is investigating the impact of social media following the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes
- University of Canterbury media release: 30th July 2014
Support from partners, husbands, wives and spouses softened the impacts of depression following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury research has found
- The results of the 2013 Youth Wellbeing Survey have provided decision makers with food for thought, highlighting areas of need as well as progress for young people aged between 12 and 24 years
- On the former Durham Street site of the Crown Plaza, there’s a gap to fill again now that the Pallet Pavilion has been deconstructed
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Ministry of Health media release: 30th May 2014
WorkSafe NZ has been investigating the testing and management of asbestos during repair work carried out in homes in Christchurch following the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011
- The ‘Imagine’ app is an initiative from the Department of Conservation in response to the Christchurch city earthquake rebuild
- This background paper was written by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) by Nicola Shirlaw.
Here is a snippet from the Introduction:
In 2010 and 2011, Christchurch experienced a number of major earthquakes
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Another challenge facing engineers and building experts is
housing foundations, one of the key problems being what to do with
the tens of thousands of homes with damaged foundations
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