Photo view from Pegasus Building of the Copthorne Hotel rubble and Crowne Plaza Hotel taken by Mike Gaudin, 25 November 2011.
Photo of the Copthorne Hotel from the Aoraki Building taken by Angela Dean, 9 June 2011.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel rubble taken by Mike Gaudin, 25 November 2011.
Photo of the Copthorne Hotel on Kilmore Street, Christchurch taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.
Photo of the Copthorne Hotel from the Aoraki Building taken by Angela Dean, 9 June 2011.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel rubble taken by Mike Gaudin, 25 November 2011.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel fully demolished taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel fully demolished taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel rubble taken by Mike Gaudin, 25 November 2011.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel rubble taken by Mike Gaudin, 25 November 2011.
Photo outside of Pegasus Building with Copthorne Hotel fully demolished taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
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Graphs showing guest nights in Canterbury and the capacity of Christchurch hotels.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Craig Bradford, leasee and manager of the demolished Famous Grouse Lincoln Hotel is hoping to see it resurrected soon".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tai Tapu Hotel owners Tania Smith and Jacqui Ballantyne have been flat out since the earthquake to get it running again".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Craig Bradford, leasee and manager of the Famous Grouse Lincoln Hotel is hoping to see the doors open again before the next Rugby World Cup starts".
Looking down Victoria Street, demolition site on the right and the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the end of the street. Flags in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
View down Victoria Street with the Casino on the right having some construction working being done, and the deconsruction of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the end of the street. Flags in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
The deconstruction of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with a digger and a pile of demolition rubble in front. Road cones and signs have been placed in front to divert traffic around the area. Flags in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
The deconstruction of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with a digger and a pile of demolition rubble in front. Road cones and signs have been placed in front to divert traffic around the area. A flag in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
Much of the CBD is still cordoned off and without power (as you should be able to spot) as a result of the damage caused by February's deadly earthquake.
This photo clearly shows the extent of the lean that the Hotel Grand Chancellor is now on. Apparently it is out by 1m at the top leaning east.
Demolition will start about mid June and is expec...
Damage to the Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen in the middle. At the bottom left is the lift shaft (now fully demolished) of the CTV building which claimed over 100 lives when it collapsed in the earthquake.
Taken during a scenic flight over Christchurch, New Zealand, 3 months after the deadly earthquake of 22 February, 2011.
Much of the inn...
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.
This bus is used as a chocolate restaurant, and is parked next to the Pallet Pavilion on the site of the old Park Royal Hotel.
Passengers use the baggage carousel at the Christchurch Airport to sleep on as they are swept around. 'Such a unique concept... a revolving motel!'
Shortage of accommodation in Christchurch, because of earthquake-damaged hotels and motels and workers coming in for the Rebuild, was a serious problem for travellers to Christchurch, leading many to sleep in the airport overnight.
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The Forsyth Barr building has stood silent and empty (except the occasional intruder and pigeons) since the February 2011 earthquake. It was sold "as is" and I understand that it is now going to be fitted out as a hotel. This is the building that had severe stairwell damage during the quake necessitating people being lowered via ropes etc on t...