Christchurch Press 11 September 2010: Section A, Page 11
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Page 11 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 11 September 2010.
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Christchurch Press 10 September 2010: Section A, Page 11
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Page 11 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 September 2010.
Christchurch Press 25 April 2012: Section A, Page 5
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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 25 April 2012.
Christchurch Press 30 July 2012: Section A, Page 1
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Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 30 July 2012.
Christchurch Press 11 September 2010: Section A, Page 19
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Page 19 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 11 September 2010.
Christchurch Press 22 February 2012: Section A, Page 3
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Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 22 February 2012.
Christchurch Press 23 February 2011: Section O, Page 1
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Page 1 of Section O of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 23 February 2011.
Christchurch Press 16 September 2010: Section A, Page 3
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Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 16 September 2010.
Christchurch Press 10 September 2010: Section A, Page 5
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Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 10 September 2010.
Christchurch Press 17 September 2010: Section A, Page 15
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Page 15 of section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 17 September 2010.
Gap Filler Project 30: Project Report
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A copy of the project report from Gap Filler's 30th project, Rock on Eastside.
Gap Filler Project 43: Questions
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A copy of a document containing questions from members of Gap Filler, Greening the Rubble, the Christchurch Transitional Architectural Trust (producers of FESTA), and Life in Vacant Spaces, to candidates in the 2014 National election. The questions were sent to candidates from the Green, Labour, and National parties. They were also sent to Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee. This document contains the answers received from Labour candidates Tony Milne and James Dann.
Gap Filler Project 29: Poster
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A poster advertising Gap Filler's forty-third project, Have a Steak in Your City. This event was created by Gap Filler to raise awareness for the 2013 Christchurch Local Body Elections.
2023 Wrapped
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
And just like that, somehow we’re only three sleeps from Christmas and another year has flown by. It always seems like time speeds up once we hit September and that the final three months of the year disappear in the … Continue reading →
“A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” -Alfred Charles Barker and his photo…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
When it comes to researching properties and places around Christchurch, we historians review and compare a wide range of resources in order to figure out exactly what was happening there during the 19th century. By far one of the most … Continue reading →
Affordable Eating: Meat and three veg in Victorian Christchurch
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware that Aotearoa New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis. That weekly visit to the supermarket seems to be getting more expensive each time. Throughout history people have sought ways of … Continue reading →
Displaying Wealth and Status in Buildings: Part Two
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Welcome back to Part Two of ‘displaying wealth and status in buildings’. Now, before we get into the interior of the building, I want you to use your imagination when looking at the upcoming photos. Prior to taking these photos, … Continue reading →
Displaying Wealth and Status in Buildings: Part One
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
The act of showing off wealth and status through material is a concept that has been happening throughout human history. This does not necessarily mean that the person had the wealth and status they were portraying, instead some people just … Continue reading →
Tool academy: Māori artefacts from Redcliffs
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Kia ora, Recently we had some great finds from Te Rae Kura/Redcliffs. Unbeknownst to many folks making their daily commute along the Port Hills’ Main Road, a nationally significant Māori archaeological site lies beneath their car wheels, capped by hard … Continue reading →
Ruth Gardner's Blog 25/03/2013: Meting out the Marmite
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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 25 March 2013 entitled, "Meting out the Marmite".
Cakes & Confectionery on High Street
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Sandwiched between the White Hart Hotel and the Universal Boot Depot at 223 and 225 High Street, was the business founded by Mr James Freeman, pastry cook and caterer. After browsing through Messrs…
Hay’s – the friendly store where everything is different
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The first part of the twentieth century was the heyday for the department store in New Zealand. The iconic department store, Hays, was a ‘household name’ in Christchurch from its incept…
Before and after the “Sign of the Kiwi”
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“Jog on, jog on, the footpath way. And cheerily hent the stile, A merry heart goes all the way, Your sad tires in a mile.” — “A Winter’s Tale,” Sheakespeare. Such is t…
Mark Twain ‘At Home’ in Christchurch in 1895
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One of the most famous literary figures of the nineteenth century to visit Christchurch, was author, raconteur, journalist and social critic, Mark Twain. Tired and elderly, yet a force to be recko…
Rosa Harris’ Corner Shop, Beckenham 1919
Articles, Lost Christchurch
It is the start of the second week of June 1919 and New Zealand’s Prime Minister, William Massey and the Minister of Finance, Sir Joseph Ward, are in Paris awaiting the signing of the Peace Treaty …
Julius von Haast and his Milkcan Seismometer
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German born colonist, Sir Julius von Haast, was an explorer specialising in geology. Amongst his many achievements was the founding of the Canterbury Museum. Born Johann Franz von Haast in 1822, in…
In Defense of the Christchurch Girl
Articles, Lost Christchurch
According to the Press, feeble out of doors, useless in domestic duties, the Christchurch girl’s most deplorable feature is her absolute lack of brains and mental culture…
Edwardian and Elegant Working Class Sydenham c.1912
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Marking Time in Sydenham In 1912, the impressive Sydenham Post Office stood as a sentinel on the busy corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets. It was a huge post office which served a large communit…
Von Sierakowski & Co, Corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets 1906
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Oscar von Sierakowski’s factory and shop was built on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets in 1906. It boasted that it was the largest wire work factory in the colonies, producing decorati…
Dalgety’s Building, Cathedral Square 1928
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The streets are quiet – a parked car sits outside Dalgety’s, a lone tram rumbles towards the tram sheds and a tired delivery horse stands with his head bowed, eating chaff from his feed…