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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Christchurch, New Zealand"”.
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Spatial Variation of Magnitude Scaling Factors During the 2010 Darfield and 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand, Earthquakes
… liquefaction response during the Darfield and Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquakes, densely-recorded ground motions for the events, and detailed subsurface characterization provides an unprecedented opportunity to investigate the significance of the spatial variation of MSF on the inducement …
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Experiences of district nurses working during the September and February 2010 - 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand
BACKGROUND New Zealand is geologically one of the most active countries in the world and on 4 September 2010 at 4.35am local time, Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island experienced a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. A second earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck on 22 February 2011 at 12:51pm local …
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From place-responsive to place-constructive outdoor education: A case study of the Port Hills, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand, form a peri‐urban area of volcanic hills that separates the city of Christchurch from the Lyttelton Harbour. The Port Hills are a place rich in history, ecological conservation and restoration areas, and outdoor education and recreation opportunities. …
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Emotional Infrastructure: Through time, place and disruption, fostering a culture of care in post-earthquake Christchurch, New Zealand
… and emotional re-settling for residents of Christchurch, New Zealand, following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. It uncovers the emotional infrastructure of post-earthquake Ōtautahi/Christchurch, defined as the social and spatial aspects of place that support emotional processing, sense of …
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Transport of Christchurch solid waste: road transport versus rail transport : a dissertation for the degree of Master of Professional Studies, Transportation Management, Lincoln University
… the logistics of solid waste transport from Christchurch (New Zealand) to the local landfill by comparing two scenarios - road versus rail transport. The thrust of the research is based on a triple bottom line approach that considers economic, environmental and community issues.
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Contested landscapes: An exploration into street-based sex work and its implications for urban design in Christchurch, New Zealand : A Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Landscape Architecture
New Zealand’s legal framework decriminalising sex work is unique. It supports sex worker rights and allows multi-agency co-operation to develop and implement a range of ‘street safety’ initiatives. However, regardless of the prevailing legislation, issues amongst communities in which street-based …
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A Carrier-Pigeon UAS for South Pole Data Transfer
… from the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station to Christchurch, New Zealand.</p>
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Investigating Multidimensional Factors Affecting Water Supply Resilience to Disasters
… scenario earthquake of Mw 7.6 in Pukerua Bay in New Zealand. Four social factors and seven indicators were identified in this study. The social factors are individual demands and capacities, individual involvement in the community, violence level in the community, and trust. The indicators are …
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Conceptual Design of a South Pole Carrier Pigeon UAV
… Hemisphere, but it has been designed to y to Christchurch, New Zealand. This 87 lb. UAV will be able to y 3,650 nmi. up to 25,000 ft., using a 5.7 hp. engine. It will feature an de-icing system on the leading edge of its 8 ft. span wing to allow it to y through cold, moist climates. It will …
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Insights into the Liquefaction Hazards in Napier and Hastings Based on the Assessment of Data from the 1931 Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Earthquake
… on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand and has experienced several earthquakes in the past during which liquefaction occurred. The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake is particularly interesting because it was the deadliest and one of the most damaging earthquakes in New Zealand's …
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Resilience through Building Back Better: Assessing Christchurch Recovery following the 2010/2011 Canterbury Earthquakes
… after the 2010–2011 earthquakes in greater Christchurch, New Zealand. The BBB’s impact was assessed in terms of its five key components: built environment, natural environment, social environment, economic environment, and implementation process. This research identified how the modified BBB …
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Application of Fatigue Theories to Seismic Compression Estimation and the Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential
… condemnation of neighborhoods surrounding Christchurch, New Zealand. The hazard continues to grow as cities expand into liquefaction- and seismic compression-susceptible areas hence accurate evaluation of both hazards is essential. The liquefaction evaluation procedure presented herein is …
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Seismic response of adjacent structures on dry and saturated sand
… was the devastating effects of liquefaction in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the Canterbury earthquake in 2011. In the case of adjacent structures on liquefiable soil, the experimental evidence is even scarcer. The present work addresses the dynamic interaction between adjacent structures by …
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Between the cracks: The intersection of individuals, social processes and creativity after the Canterbury earthquakes 2010-2012 : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… at the intersection of the affected community of Christchurch, New Zealand and the social processes that followed the earthquakes of 2010 - 2012. Personal and contextual influences on creative ideas implemented for community or commercial benefit are also examined. Viewed as creative, unique …
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Essays on urban economics special focus on New Zealand housing markets
… dissertation consists of three chapters on the New Zealand housing market. The first chapter, titled ""Salience of Hazard Disclosure and House Prices: Evidence from Christchurch, New Zealand,"" addresses the impacts of providing precise salient earthquake hazard information on property values. …
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Stories of relocation to the Waikato: Spaces of emotion and affect in the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes, Aotearoa New Zealand
… 19 households who moved to the Waikato region of New Zealand as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes and aftershocks. It is argued that exploring relocation through the lens of emotion and affect can give rise to an understanding of the collective aspects of non-conscious, embodied and emotional …
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Homebirth outcomes and postnatal experiences in Canterbury (HOPE) study
… What is considered ‘normal’ in relation to newborn weight change is also poorly understood and is informed almost entirely by institutional postnatal care outcomes. Despite implementation of policies protecting exclusive breastfeeding for newborns, breastfeeding outcomes in Aotearoa New …
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Applying the capabilities approach in economic development
… programme in the developed nation context of Christchurch, New Zealand. Traditional appraisal techniques for development projects have typically concentrated on looking at the amount spent, the goods provided or the extra income earned. While these traditional studies of income levels are …
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Transitioning into parenthood : family leisure and heterosexual couples in New Zealand
… time parenthood for heterosexual couples in Christchurch, New Zealand. The particular focus on this study was on how this transition impacted upon access, opportunity and experiences of family leisure. As a result this study can claim to be longitudinal as it follows a number of couples from …