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Created: Monday, 19 March 2012 11:49

Earthquake stories from the heart of Lyttelton

Bettina Evans interviewed over 30 Lytteltonians about their September and February earthquake experiences. Included is a brief history of the heart- stitching which happened spontaneously in Lyttelton after the February earthquake on the badly damaged main street. The booklet also contains photos of Lyttelton before and after the earthquakes, culminating in a few images showing the first signs of rebuild and hope.

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Created: Monday, 07 March 2011 08:59

The Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank is a community strengthening tool that became a surprising partner in emergency management during the earthquakes in Lyttelton. Read Developing Local Partners in Emergency Planning and Management: Lyttelton Time Bank as a Builder and Mobiliser of Resources during the Canterbury Earthquakes to understand the important role that the Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank played in promoting community resilience.

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Created: Tuesday, 30 August 2011 11:57

 Hearts Shall Anchor is an annual remembrance events in Albion Square on February 22nd at 12:51pm, the date and time of the most damaging earthquake in Christchurch.