A graphic showing the design of a proposed swimming pool for New Brighton.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Pool plan: new crowd puller for New Brighton".
A digitally manipulated image of the high diving boards at QEII swimming pool. Rubble has fallen on the boards during the demolition of the complex. The photographer comments, "The diving board at the QEII stadium swimming pool during its demolition after being damaged in the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011".
The top of the water slides in the QEII swimming pool, exposed by its demolition. The slides themselves have been broken off, leaving only the entry points. The photographer comments, "After assessment of the damage caused by the numerous earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand they decided to demolish the QEII stadium and it's swimming pool".
A digitally manipulated image of the high diving boards at QEII swimming pool. Rubble has fallen on the boards during the demolition of the complex. A sign reads "Poseidon Extreme". The photographer comments, "I do not know what Poseidon Extreme at this swimming pool looked like before the earthquake damaged it, but it looks really radical now during it's demolition. A strange coincidence is that Poseidon is referred to as 'Earth-Shaker' due to his role in causing earthquakes. So the demolition of this pool due to the series of quakes in Christchurch all seems to be foretold by the gods and that sign".
Corrogated roofing from the demolition of the QEII complex. The photographer comments, "This collection of galvanised roofing looks so photogenic as I walked around the partly demolished Queen Elizabeth stadium and swimming pool".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".
An infographic showing estimated repair costs for major Christchurch City Council facilities.
A map showing the location of properties being purchased by the Crown for the frame and bus interchange.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "As a gesture of goodwill following the earthquake the Christchurch City Council's Recreation and Sport Centres are offering free admission to the pools this weekend. Jamie Curd (9) swimming for free at the Centennial Pool".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Maria Romero gave birth to Lola Mae during the September 4 2010 earthquake. Romero was in a birthing pool in Christchurch Women's Hospital on the 5th floor when the earthquake struck. Maria Romero (mother) and Lola Mae Romero".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Maria Romero gave birth to Lola Mae during the September 4 2010 earthquake. Romero was in a birthing pool in Christchurch Women's Hospital on the 5th floor when the earthquake struck. (L-R) Maria Romero (mother), Lola Mae Romero, Lucas Romero 2 years old and Nick Blackburn (father)".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Maria Romero gave birth to Lola Mae during the September 4 2010 earthquake. Romero was in a birthing pool in Christchurch Women's Hospital on the 5th floor when the earthquake struck. (L-R) Maria Romero (mother), Lola Mae Romero, Lucas Romero 2 years old and Nick Blackburn (father)".
One of many disabled carparks outside what used to be one of the great sporting complexes in New Zealand. The Queen Elizabeth II Park complex in north-east Christchurch was built initially for the 1974 Commonwealth Games and was used for track and field and the adjoining pool complex had swimming and diving. It was built on an area that was used...
The cartoon shows Gerry Brownlee, the Minister for Earthquake Recovery, walking towards a spa wearing swimming togs and with a blow-up toy around his waist. Context: The cartoon illustrated an article entitled 'Sutton candid about struggles'. Cera boss Roger Sutton received politicians in the empty Centennial Park spa pool after the February earthquake when he was still head of lines company Orion. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The title reads 'Future Christchurch CBD?...' Two people stare at numerous large featureless blocks across the Avon River. One says 'Those buildings look pretty ugly' and the other points out that they are 'just the piles'. Context: The Christchurch City Council is moving to impose urban-design etiquette and avert architectural mistakes such as clashing with the neighbours, glaring corporate colours and the long, blank walls common to most suburban shopping malls. The proposed rules will be overseen by an urban-design panel of four experts drawn from a pool of 12 architects, designers, planners and valuers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).