A map showing the locations of Maori language classes affected by proposed school closures.
A photograph of a sign advising of a temporary road closure in Flavell Street.
A graphic showing where intermediate pupils would go after the proposed closure of their schools.
A photograph of a sign on the side of Torlesse Street giving information about the closure of Kerrs Road. The sign reads, "Temporary road closure. Kerrs Road will be closed between Wainoni Road and 144 Kerrs Road from 7am 04/02/2013 to 6pm 15/03/2013. 24 hours for enquiries, phone 0508 718 719".
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
The front page graphic for the Mainlander section of The Press, featuring an article about the school closures.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Parata rules out mergers".
A graphic promoting a discussion on press.co.nz of an article about the partial closure of Merivale Mall.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mary heading to Timaru to sub after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
A photograph of a map at the temporary Civil Defence headquarters which was set up at the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The map shows areas of the city that have flooded and roads that have closed.
A photograph of a map at the temporary Civil Defence headquarters which was set up at the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The map shows areas of the city that have flooded and roads that have closed.
A page banner promoting articles about the restoration of the Arts Centre, and the proposed schools merger.
A photograph of High Street near the intersection with Manchester Street. Wire fencing has been placed across the street as a cordon. A sign on a lamppost reads, "Temporary road closure. High Street will be closed between Cashel and Manchester Street from 7 am on 12/7/2010 to 6 pm on 4/10/2010. Enquires 0800 SAFE4U". In the background, the Westpac Trust Building can be seen as well as rubble lining the street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
A photograph of a sign giving details of road closures. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Corner Kilmore and Durham Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
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'".
An aerial photograph of Central New Brighton School in New Brighton.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The notice of closure at the Sign of the Kiwi on the Dyers Pass Road posted after the June 13 earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Temporary closure: Classic Cafe managers Peter Sharpe and Alana Kerr prepare to lock up while staff cook until the last minute for customers who had already placed their orders".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Anne Edmond (proprietor) of Annie's wine bar and restaurant located in the Christchurch Arts Centre. Business is returning to normal despite the damage and closure of surrounding buildings caused by the September earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Anne Edmond (proprietor) of Annie's wine bar and restaurant located in the Christchurch Arts Centre. Business is returning to normal despite the damage and closure of surrounding buildings caused by the September earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Anne Edmond (proprietor) of Annie's wine bar and restaurant located in the Christchurch Arts Centre. Business is returning to normal despite the damage and closure of surrounding buildings caused by the September earthquake".
A sign outside Poplar Lane reading "Temporary Road Closure, Poplar Street will be closed between Lichfield Street and Tuam Street from 7am on 09:08:2010 to 6pm on 22:11:2010, Enquiries: 0800 SAFE 4U". "Danger Keep Out" tape can be seen behind the sign.
A photograph looking south down Montreal Street from the Bealey Avenue. The road has been cordoned off with road cones and a member of the New Zealand Army in a high-visibility vest can be seen guarding it. In the background, a New Zealand Army vehicle can be seen with more soldiers. Some are on bikes to the right.
Woolston Community Library, 1871-2011, was one of the earliest suburban libraries to open in Christchurch. Almost from the beginning, the library’s committees have fought a never-ending battle against failing finances, falling membership, unsuitable and disintegrating buildings, and threats of closure from the City Council, but somehow, the volu...
