Portacoms buildings at Dovedale village in the early stages of construction.
Portacoms buildings at Dovedale village in the early stages of construction.
Portacoms buildings at Dovedale village in the early stages of construction.
Portacoms buildings at Dovedale village in the early stages of construction.
Portacoms buildings at Dovedale village in the early stages of construction.
A stage being set up across the Avon River on Hagley Park.
Oxford Terrace Baptist Church on the corner of Madras St and Oxford Terrace, and alongside the Central City Fire Station on Kilmore St.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The stage nears completion for tomorrow's Band Together concert in Hagley Park".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The stage nears completion for tomorrow's Band Together concert in Hagley Park".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The stage nears completion for tomorrow's Band Together concert in Hagley Park".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The stage nears completion for tomorrow's Band Together concert in Hagley Park".
The dome of the Isaac Theatre Royal covered in sheeting and suspended in the backstage area. In the foreground, a small digger sits on the bed of a truck, and a crane is visible to the left. The photographer comments, "This is the 'dome' of the Isaac Theatre Royal's heritage stage. The front section of the theatre has stayed and so has the back, but the middle has been completely demolished. The best way to hide a secret is in plain sight. Could this really be an ancient UFO stored secretly in the old theatre for decades and now exposed by the earthquake? Is the waiting crane and transporter ready to whip it away to another secret location in the dead of night?".
The title is 'The next stage in earthquake prediction?... Six images show 'aromatherapists', auctioneers', chiropractors', fortune tellers', a 'sixth sense' and 'psychics'. Context - reference to all the unscientific ways of trying to predict earthquakes particularly dear to the hearts of Christchurch people who are enduring numerous aftershocks following the earthquake of 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker playing guitar on stage with The Bats".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker playing guitar on stage with The Bats".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker (middle) playing guitar on stage with The Bats".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker (middle) playing guitar on stage with The Bats".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Post-earthquake family fun for Quality Bakers staff at the Horticultural Centre in Hagley Park. City councillor Aaron Keown performing on stage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Prime Minister John Key and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker back stage watching The Bats".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jason Kerrison of Opshop (left) and Paul Ellis, the Band Together free concert producer, in front of the two stages that will be used in Hagley Park on Saturday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jason Kerrison of Opshop (left) and Paul Ellis, the Band Together free concert producer, in front of the two stages that will be used in Hagley Park on Saturday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Prime Minister John Key congratulates Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker after playing guitar on stage with The Bats".
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".
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".
The cartoon shows stenciled text in black and white that reads 'GRIEF THE PRICE WE PAY FOR LOVE'. Context - The earliest stages of the rebuilding of Christchurch after the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The cartoon depicts a little plant with two tiny leaves; text reads 'THE GARDEN CITY'. A second version includes the words 'Begins to grow again'. Context - The earliest stages of the rebuilding of Christchurch after the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
A paint-splattered chair sits in front of a brightly-coloured piano painted with a cat's face, part of Gap Filler's Painted Piano Project. The photographer comments, "Gap filler I believe has created three sites filled with a stage area, seating and a piano. This one is at the Junction of Bower Ave and Marine Parade on the site of the demolished TJs Kazbah and opposite the now demolished Ozone. They have really brightened the corner up and we just need a few people to gather and have a nice night of it".
The title reads 'Ellerslie Flower Show to return to Christchurch...' Below are nine cameos showing 'sinking violets', 'cracked chrysanthemums', 'pooey perrenials', 'rubble roses', 'portaloo poppies', 'munted marigolds', 'knackered natives', the 'lily of liquefaction' and 'wearable exhibits' which shows a woman wearing a toilet roll and carrying a spade. Context: The next Ellerslie International Flower Show will be staged in North Hagley Park from 7-11 March 2012. Following cancellation of the 2011 Show after the 22 February earthquake, Christchurch City Council has confirmed that the citys premier garden show will go ahead next year in the same venue as previous years. (http://www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz/) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Refers to the controversy over the decision to demolish the Christchurch Cathedral which was severely damaged in the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The Anglican Bishop of Christchurch Victoria Mathews says the decision to demolish the cathedral was reached through prayer, great deliberation and with the utmost concern for safety. The Bishop says a number of options were considered before deciding to bring the walls down but the turning point was 23 December 2011, when a series of strong quakes rocked the city. At that stage the Canterbury Earthquake Authority approached the church. "CERA told us that our plans for making safe and retrieving, and then stepping back and making further decisions were no longer adequate." Christchurch City council announced their support on Twitter this afternoon (17 May 2012) - tweeting an endorsement to an immediate pause on demolition of the Cathedral to enable deeper and more open consideration of options. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).