Members of the public exchange books at the opening of the Think Differently Book Exchange. People were asked to bring along books that changed their life in some way.
A photograph of liquefaction in front of a house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "It would be very hard work opening that door. 22 Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new bar, the 'Port Hole', on the site of the Volcano Cafe in London Street. The bar is being completed for opening the next day".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new bar, the 'Port Hole', on the site of the Volcano Cafe in London Street. The bar is being completed for opening the next day".
The aisle of 'The Night Club', Gap Filler's temporary cinema, painted onto the gravel of the vacant space. Currently it is white, but it will be painted red before opening time.
A sign on the cordon fence near Victoria Square gives the opening hours for public access to the recently re-opened square. In the background, the Cathedral is visible, seen through the gap where a building has been demolished.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new bar, the 'Port Hole', on the site of the Volcano Cafe in London Street. The bar is being completed for opening the next day".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vicar Nick Mountfort is opening the doors at St Johns Anglican church on Friday night for the community to come and light a candle in thanksgiving for surviving the recent earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vicar Nick Mountfort is opening the doors at St Johns Anglican church on Friday night for the community to come and light a candle in thanksgiving for surviving the recent earthquake".
Three Ngai Tahu elders speaking to workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) at the official opening. A camera operator is filming the speech. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
Earthquake Minister, Gerry Brownlee, speaking to Reverend Peter Beck at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park. Workers in florescent vests are standing in the background.
Reverend Peter Beck leading a prayer at the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) opening. Mayor Bob Parker is standing to the right of Reverend Peter Beck. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
Reasons why it pays not to be a smoker - if the quake had hit during opening hours there would have been probably half a dozen smokers underneath the black awning crushed by falling bricks.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "On a sunny Sunday in June, people are taking advantage of the new vantage points provided by the cordon opening up Gloucester Street and this bit of Colombo Street close to the Cathedral".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new bar, the 'Port Hole', on the side of the Volcano Cafe on London Street. The bar is almost ready for opening the next day. Workers are enjoying an after work drink".
A photograph of four Chisnallwood Intermediate pupils painting a bench seat beside the Avon-Otakaro River. The pupils are preparing for the opening of the Chisnallwood Trail. The trail is part of the AWA Trails project.
A photograph of four Chisnallwood Intermediate pupils painting a bench seat beside the Avon-Otakaro River. The pupils are preparing for the opening of the Chisnallwood Trail. The trail is part of the AWA Trails project.
A photograph of chefs Alex Davies (Shop Eight) and Giuilo Sturla (Roots Restaurant) before the opening of Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the opening of the Think Differently Book Exchange. In the centre of the photograph, two people are browsing the books in the fridge, and to the left people are sitting at a picnic table reading.
A photograph of plants in a raised garden bed at the opening of Agropolis during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.
A photograph of The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery before the opening of an exhibition of stories, sounds and speculative futures for Christchurch. The exhibition was presented by Sound Sky - a geo-located audioscape and mobile phone app - as part of FESTA 2014.
The opening credits of "Draquila - Italy Trembles" at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. "Draquila - Italy Trembles" is a documentary that examines the Berlusconi government's corruption and abuse of power during the aftermath of the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy. It was directed by Sabina Guzzanti.
A photograph of a woman with soil in her hands, before the opening of Agropolis, an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food. Agropolis was the venue for several events throughout FESTA 2013.
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "This aerial photo of the Square, taken on 13 December 2011, shows the Novotel, the Marque Hotel, the Millenium Hotel and Heritage Hotel. These hotels all have significant work to do, and mostly have an opening date of 2013".
A photograph of a blackboard outside The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery on New Regent Street, advertising the opening of an exhibition of stories, sounds and speculative futures for Christchurch. The exhibition was presented by Sound Sky - a geo-located audioscape and mobile phone app - as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of Marie Hudson opening a box of broken china in a garage. Hudson is wearing painting overalls.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "August 2013. Moving into our new inner-city workshop...on the 2nd storey of a quake-damaged building. We could see daylight through the walls in places."
A photograph of two Chisnallwood Intermediate pupils painting a bench seat beside the Avon-Otakaro River. The pupils are preparing for the opening of the Chisnallwood Trail. The trail is part of the AWA Trails project. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2015 at 3:58pm.
An image that appeared on the opening pages of the web edition of Christchurch Art Gallery's magazine Bulletin in Winter 2013 (no. 172). The image depicts an 'All Rightie' listening to music and dancing alongside Rita Angus' well-known painting 'Cass'. The image reads, "Had a good boogie lately?".
A photograph of four Chisnallwood Intermediate pupils painting a bench seat beside the Avon-Otakaro River. The pupils are preparing for the opening of the Chisnallwood Trail. The trail is part of the AWA Trails project. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2015 at 3:58pm.
One portrait colour digital photograph taken on 25 September 2011 showing the demolition of the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker in Winchester Street Lyttelton. Photograph shows the Transepts, Sanctuary. The damage from the June 2011 aftershocks led to the demolition of the St Joseph Church 146 years after its opening in June 1865. The L...
