A protest sign painted on a fence shows an image of the cathedral spire and the words "Save + restore, stone by precious stone!" The photographer comments, "The Christchurch Cathedral got very badly damaged in the earthquake. It was being demolished down to a safe level before a major protest managed to stop it going too far. There is still an ongoing debate on what to do with the Cathedral. In the meantime a cardboard cathedral made out of a steel framework and massive toilet roll tubes is being constructed close by. This is to the right of the protest about the closure of Christchurch schools".
A photograph of a protest sign reading, "Pillage People" and showing the faces of key figures in the Christchurch rebuild superimposed on the bodies of the Village People. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Woodham Road, Linwood".
A woman in a wheelchair carrying a placard reading, "Save our cathedral. It will be cheaper. It will be safe," as protesters march down Worcester Boulevard during the Rally for the Cathedral. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph depicting a line of police officers at a protest against the Springbok Tour in 1981. The photograph was taken on the National Day of Shame, 22 July 1981.
A photograph of a sign protesting the red stickering of Avoca Valley houses. The sign reads, "459 days since being evicted from our Avoca Valley homes. Communities make a city. Decisions now! Let us go home. Facebook: Avoca Valley Earthquake Recovery Authority".
A photograph of a sign protesting the red stickering of Avoca Valley houses. The sign reads, "459 days since being evicted from our Avoca Valley homes. Communities make a city. Decisions now! Let us go home. Facebook: Avoca Valley Earthquake Recovery Authority".
A photograph of a sign protesting the red stickering of Avoca Valley houses. The sign reads, "459 days since being evicted from our Avoca Valley homes. Communities make a city. Decisions now! Let us go home. Facebook: Avoca Valley Earthquake Recovery Authority".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "NZEI poster and Save the Cathedral sticker. Corner Oxford Terrace and Bangor Street, Avon Loop".
A photograph of a shop window plastered with posters advertising the Rally for the Cathedral.
A photograph of a shop window plastered with posters advertising the Rally for the Cathedral.
A photograph of a shop window plastered with posters advertising the Rally for the Cathedral.
A photograph of a sign questioning the future of Christchurch. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Corner of Kilmore and Barbadoes Streets. Gap Filler books in fridge".
A map showing the gathering point for a protest against the council.
A photograph of a protest sign reading, "When it comes to the East, I see nothing, I hear nothing, and I care even less!!" and showing the face of Gerry Brownlee superimposed on the body of Sergeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Woodham Road, Linwood".
A photograph of a notice advertising a Bexley and East Side Red Zoners Rally. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".
Yellow ribbons tied to a cordon fence in Cashel Street protest the proposed demolition of the Cathedral.
Yellow ribbons tied to a cordon fence in Cashel Street protest the proposed demolition of the Cathedral.
Two cowboys representing the CCC (Christchurch City Council) and 'protesters' are about to have a gun battle in a deserted street. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues.
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A photograph of the McKenzie & Willis building supported by steel bracing.
Text above reads 'Central Christchurch business owners protest' and the words 'Cordon Blur' (wordplay on famous cookery schools 'Cordon Bleu' and 'blur' as in 'unclear'). The cartoon shows a striped barrier bearing the words 'KEEP OUT' that is being torn to pieces. A second version continues the text to read 'Central Christchurch business owners protest as future directions unclear'. Context - Protests from angry Christchurch business owners locked out of the damaged CBD have intensified today, with police physically intervening when several protesters went inside the cordon. They are worried about the state of their businesses inside the red zone, and say they have not been allowed in to collect critical records and basic tools so they can carry on working outside the cordon. (NZ Herald 21 March 2011)
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People signing the petitions during the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A photograph of a cairn created in protest against the removal of democratically elected Environment Canterbury councillors and their replacement by centrally appointed commissioners.
A photograph of a cairn created in protest against the removal of democratically elected Environment Canterbury councillors and their replacement by centrally appointed commissioners.
People gathering at the cordon fence on Worcester Boulevard during the Rally for the Cathedral. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A stone cairn that was erected in Cathedral Square during a public protest against the sacking of Environment Canterbury councillors and the appointment of commissioners in their place
A scanned copy of page 6 of an issue of Canta published on Tuesday 22 April 1969. The page features an article on student protests against the Vietnam war.
The former mayor of Christchurch, Gary Moore, speaking to a woman at the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A person takes a photograph during the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. He is wearing a mask identified with the "Anonymous" movement. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A protest sign painted on a fence shows a bulldozer labelled "Govt." driven by a woman (presumably representing Education Minister Hekia Parata) running over a sheep labelled "Chch schools", next to the words "Every time you close a school you have to build a jail - Mark Twain." The photographer comments, "Due to the earthquakes in Christchurch and parents leaving the area to give their children a quieter and more education friendly life a lot of the local schools especially in the East of Christchurch are to be closed or amalgamated. This was a decision by the government without consultation with any other authorities. Mark Twain actually said 'Every time you stop a school, you will have to build a jail'".
The centennial pool demolition is under way. On a walk around the city to catch up on events happening June 18, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
Swimsuits have been hung on the fence around the Centennial Pool by campaigners against the complex's demolition.
The Armagh St facility is being pulled down to make way for the new Margaret Mahy Fami...