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20130630_9138_1D3-58 IRD Building (Day 181/365)
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The old (or is that the new) Inland Revenue Department (IRD) building on the corner of Madras and Cashel Streets in central Christchurch. Built in 2006/07 on the site of the former Farmers department store (itself badly damaged by fire), it was just a few years old when the earthquake of February 2011 struck, and subsequent quakes (all through 2...
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'CHCH Show Homes for the tsunami conscious...'. 1…
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Shows various sized boats for the 'tsunami-conscious' as show homes in Christchurch. Context: There is anxiety about the potential for a local source tsunami but the Christchurch City Council says on its website that there will be no time to issue an official warning for a local source tsunami. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:26 18:27:08
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Brooklands area is having a street party to lift their spirits as their area is a mess after the September 4 M7.1 earthquake. Antonio Rodrigues and his three year-old son, also called Antonio, watch a band at the Brookland party".
Christchurch Press Image: Simonetta Cottrell 2010:09:04 09:22:00
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gunyah homestead was badly damaged during the September earthquake, but the Cotterill family are picking up the pieces and rebuilding. Master bedroom where a large brick chimney fell through the roof crushing the bed where William and Simonetta Cottrell had been sleeping moments before".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:26 18:28:04
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Brooklands area is having a street party to lift their spirits as their area is a mess after the September 4 M7.1 earthquake. Antonio Rodrigues and his three year-old son, also called Antonio, watch a band at the Brookland party".
Christchurch Mail Image: Anna Price 2010:10:01 09:48:08
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Businesswoman Angel Wu, president of North South Business Incorporated, says members of the mainly Chinese group of businesses and store operators have been rallying around to try to help members hardest hit by the earthquake. She talks of serious suffering for those worst-affected".
Winter, Mark 1958-: What??... Is it another quake?... 15 April 2011
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Text reads 'What??... Is it another quake?.. No, it's just Gerry Brownlee rushing the CERA bill through'. The cartoon shows the huge back of Minister for Christchurch Recovery Gerry Brownlee moving energetically and forcefully to get the CERA bill past its third reading. Context - The bill establishes the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) and empowers it to lead reconstruction efforts in Christchurch. It gives Cera specific powers to get information from any source, to requisition and build on land and to carry out demolitions. It can also take over local authorities if they are not working effectively on recovery work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Sonja Farmer Photograph 50
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. One of the side walls has crumbled, exposing the inside. Steel bracing is being used to hold up the ceiling inside.
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 658
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Members of the New Zealand Search and Rescue (USAR) team in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Poster with tube: United We Stand
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One limited edition poster with tube and information sheet. The poster has initial letters of the cities of New Zealand arranged to form an outline of the country. All are printed in black, except the 'C' of Christchurch which stands out in red. "United We Stand, 22 Feb 2011, 12.51pm" is printed in black. Poster commemorates the 2011 Christchurc...
Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:17 10:26:09
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch business U Fit In have moved from their earthquake damaged store into their co-owners' home and are trading from the lounge and spare room. Co-owner Deborah Lewthwaite (L) and Kendyll Morton work from the lounge room which has become their temporary office".
Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:09:08 09:24:06
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key on his visit to Kaiapoi and Hororata, to meet badly-affected people and see the damage from the earthquake. Michael Oakley's shed full of potatoes has been knocked over on his farm in Greendale, near Hororata, that suffered a lot of damaged produce".
Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:12:10 19:18:39
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard O'Brien, creator of the Rocky Horror picture show, is currently performing as the narrator of the stage show in Christchurch. He is donating the Jean Paul Gaultier denim jacket and guitar he uses in the show to be auctioned for the earthquake relief".
Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:12:10 19:19:21
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard O'Brien, creator of the Rocky Horror picture show, is currently performing as the narrator of the stage show in Christchurch. He is donating the Jean Paul Gaultier denim jacket and guitar he uses in the show to be auctioned for the earthquake relief".
Christchurch Mail Image: Anna Price 2010:10:12 02:41:48
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "New Brighton Community Preschool manager Paula Robinson checks out a box of toys and a special hand-made book for 'the children who know what it's like to be in a big earthquake'. It was sent from youngsters at Wintec early education centre in Waikato".
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 740
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LCPL Ryan Dempsey, from the 3rd Catering and Supply Company, photographed in the NZ Army's decontamination area. The area was set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to decontaminate equipment used in Operation Christchurch Quake. In the background is a sign reading, 'Contaminated overalls'.
Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:13:07
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Tamatea Briggs (12) and Charlie Tarawa under a makeshift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:11:18 09:51:28
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Arbuckle, owner of St Martins Garage Ltd, with one of his two 60,000 litre fuel tanks that are being removed to be checked for earthquake damage. The fibreglass tanks haven't leaked, but had moved following the Heathcote shake".
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 235
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Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "Chief of Defence Force, Major General Rhys Jones boarding a Iroquois helicopter as part of his operational tour of earthquake affected areas of Christchurch".
The Southland Times Image: Robyn Edie 2011:02:25 13:05:37
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Arnold and Joy Pohio of Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, speak of their son Joseph Pohio 40 yrs, who was killed during the earthquake while in the central city."
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 118
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Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force discuss matters outside a Boeing 757 at the Christchurch Airport. The Boeing is carrying rest home residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Manawatu Standard Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:13 10:10:00
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
The Southland Times Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:13 10:03:28
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 048
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A photograph of mattresses and blankets in a school hall in Christchurch. The hall was set up by Civil Defence as temporary accommodation for citizens displaced by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:17 14:08:32
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Pupils at St Josephs school dressed up as a book character to help raise money for Christchurch earthquake victims. Pictured from left are Luca Davis and Ben Cockcroft".
Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 018
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A photograph of a bed inside a campervan parked in Hagley Park. The campervan served as temporary accommodation for emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The Unlucky
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A van partially submerged in liquefaction. The photographer comments, "A van that unluckily drove into a hole caused by the terrible liquefaction on Beach Road, North New Brighton during the Christchurch earthquake".
WEMO ERT Set 2 - February 2011 - Photograph 02
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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office preparing for their journey to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background is the Wellington Emergency Management Office building.
WEMO ERT Set 2 - February 2011 - Photograph 01
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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office preparing for their journey to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background is the Wellington Emergency Management Office building.
WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 004
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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office preparing for their journey to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background is the Wellington Emergency Management Office building.