A partially-demolished building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
A partially-demolished building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Shows a patched wind up heart labelled 'ChCh Central' with several tubes attached. Context: On 18 April 2012 Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee annnounced the establishment of Christchurch Central Development Unit focussing on the rebuilding of the Christchurch Central Business District (CBD) (Scoop website 18 April 2012).
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A map showing details of the Central City Plan.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Street sign in central Christchurch".
A map showing road closures in the central city.
A map showing road closures in the central city.
A photograph of damaged buildings in the central city.
Weeds growing on the roof of the central library.
A photograph of damaged buildings in the central city.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Central City skyline".
A temporary tent structure outside the central fire station.
A map showing road closures in the central city.
A graphic showing proposed new buildings for central Christchurch.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in Christchurch central".
A piece of decorated furniture in the Words of Hope project. Messages can be seen such as "Strength" and "Let's build a Central Peoples' District not rebuild a Central Business District".
A photograph of street art painted on a fence at Central New Brighton School.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view looking into the central city from the banks of the River Avon just below the Colombo Street bridge".
Shows a throng of sex workers rushing back following the announcement that 'Manchester Street's open!'. Prior to the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011 Manchester Street was the focus of street prostitution. On 13 April 2013 the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) announced: 'A temporary change to the cordon tonight sees Manchester Street open all the way through for the first time in over two years'.
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December 2011
Scavenger Hunt 101 - SH 8 (abandoned building or ruin)
The ruins/remains of what was the third highest building in Christchurch, pre earthquakes, the Price Waterhouse Coopers building in Armagh Street. At 76.3 metres ( 21 floors) the demolition has left the basement (now flooded) and these supports.
Just one of many photos from Christchurch ...
The Cranmer Court demolition started today in Christchurch. The 1876 building was originally a Normal School and was in a derelict state in the early 1980s when it was rescued and converted into apartments. The heritage-listed building was red-stickered after the February 2011 earthquake.
Helicopter Flight over Christchurch
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Helicopter Flight over Christchurch
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20131231_8484_EOS M-22 Quake City exhibit
Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while.
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20131231_8509_EOS M-22 Forsyth Barr building with remains of PWC just behind the green fence (across river)
Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while.
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