Our people
Project Co-Leaders: David Johnston (MU), Caroline Orchiston (UO)
Project Investigators: Siautu Alefaio (MU), Denise Blake (VUW), Mary Anne Clive (GNS Science), Tracy Hatton (Resilient Organisations), Nicholas Horspool (GNS Science), Lucas Hogan (AU), Nicholas Cradock-Henry (LU), Rebecca Lilley (UO), Sanna Malinen (UC), John McClure (VUW), Paul Millar (UC), Katharina Naswall (UC), Lucy Kaiser (MU), Julia Becker (MU), Emma Hudson-Doyle (MU), Marion Tan (MU), Raj Prassana (UC), Carol Stewart (MU), Kelvin Tapuke (MU), Emily Campbell (MU)
Industry advisors:
Students: Nick Horspool (UA), Matt Luani (MU), Piata Inch (MU)
Programme Description
Abstract:
New Zealand’s experience of major earthquakes in the past decade has created unique research opportunities within a ‘living laboratory’ setting toward a deep understanding of human interpretations of, and responses to, earthquakes - vital for earthquake risk reduction strategies. Acceptable risk in the context of building safety and other resilience-building initiatives requires interactions between natural (physical and engineering) and human (behavioural) factors. Recently NZ has developed a number of national initiatives and activities designed to build collective resilience to future earthquakes across regional to national scales (‘East Coast LAB’, ‘Wellington: It’s our Fault’ and ‘AF8’). These programmes have anecdotally led to tangible improvements in preparedness and response capability. However, measurement and evaluation of their success has had limited attention to date, hindering the ability to further iterate their execution for greater resilience gains.
This disciplinary theme comprises three strands that will investigate human behaviour immediately prior to, during, and immediately after earthquake shaking; the linkages between risk interpretations and actions; and the role of national and regional hazard initiatives in NZ in the production of tools for resilience, including response plans and frameworks, and increased awareness through community engagement and communication. Key research questions include (i) How do people respond to earthquake shaking and earthquake warnings? (ii) Do responses vary across different temporal, spatial, social and cultural contexts? (iii) How can we evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of earthquake resilience-building programmes? This programme will contribute to existing research collaborations both nationally and internationally into the future.
Key Objectives
Research Programme Plan
Monthly Meetings
Combined with DT3 every month on the 4th Tuesday
Zoom Link: https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/91297783345
Meeting ID: 912 9778 3345