A guide to the National Christchurch Memorial Service.
A video of a presentation by Andrew King of GNS Science on "The Natural Hazards Research Platform and National Science Challenge". The presentation was delivered at the Learning from Lifeline Week and Planning Collaborations forum as part of the University of Canterbury's Lifeline Week.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Invercargill Fire Station fire fighters who recently went to help in Christchurch for the Canterbury Earthquake cleanup. The National Boss presented the fire fighters with a Certificate of Commendation on Tuesday night. Invercargill firefighters Cameron McLachlan, Pete Scarlet, Dennis Hika, Chris Hamilton, Aaron Ramsay, National Commander Mike Hall, John Gilder, Ron Fetolofai (absent Murray Milne-Maresca) presented a certificate of commendation for their service during the Christchurch earthquake by national commander Mike Hall yesterday".
An advertisement for an edition of the Press including a guide to the National Christchurch Memorial Service.
Entrance to NG art gallery, located next to The National, a contemporary jewellery gallery on Madras Street.
Entrance to NG art gallery, located next to The National, a contemporary jewellery gallery on Madras Street.
Plants outside the entrance to NG art gallery, located next to The National, a contemporary jewellery gallery on Madras Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is interviewed by national and international media during a tour of the inner city yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is surrounded by national and international media during a tour of the inner city yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is interviewed by national and international media during a tour of the inner city yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is interviewed by national and international media during a tour of the inner city yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is surrounded by national and international media during a tour of the inner city yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "National MP Nicky Wagner hosts a meeting at the Town Hall updating on earthquake-related issues. About 130 people attended".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "National MP Nicky Wagner hosts a meeting at the Town Hall updating on earthquake-related issues. About 130 people attended".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "National MP Nicky Wagner hosts a meeting at the Town Hall updating on earthquake-related issues. About 130 people attended".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Education minister Anne Tolley, local National list MP Kate Wilkinson and Kaiapoi Borough School Principal Ash Maindonald discuss earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key visit at Woodend School. John Key (second from right) and Kate Wilkinson National MP (right) demonstrate the turtle earthquake procedure to young pupils".
A photograph of graffiti on one of the walls of the kitchen in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Parts of the graffiti read, "Quakes, a national disaster", "Recovery, a national disgrace", "Ring fn EQC, ring fn insurance", "Useless fn council", "Don't let the bastards get you down", "Avon Loop - park or developers fodder?", and "Never trust a Carter". There are also shopping and to-do lists scrawled amongst these messages.
A photograph of the lounge in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. A bed has been placed in the middle of the room. Graffiti on the walls reads, "CHCH recovery, a national disgrace".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi Senior Constable Anna Stenhouse can still share a laugh with National list MP Kate Wilkinson and Minister of Police Judith Collins after losing her house in the 4 September quake".
A video of opera singer Placido Domingo meeting the NZSO National Youth Orchestra at the CBS Arena. Domingo talks about his experiences in the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, which claimed the lives of four of his relatives.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph depicting a line of police officers at a protest against the Springbok Tour in 1981. The photograph was taken on the National Day of Shame, 22 July 1981.
A photograph of graffiti on one of the walls of the kitchen in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Parts of the graffiti read, "Quakes, a national disaster", "Recovery, a national disgrace", "'It's been a lot of fun' - John Key, yeah right!", "Brownlee sucks, "Ring fn EQC, ring fn insurance", "Useless fn council", "Sideshow Bob is an idiot", "Don't let the bastards get you down", "Avon Loop - park or developers fodder?", and "Never trust a Carter". There are also shopping and to-do lists scrawled amongst these messages.
A photograph of graffiti on one of the walls of the kitchen in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Parts of the graffiti read, "Quakes, a national disaster", "Recovery, a national disgrace", "'It's been a lot of fun' - John Key, yeah right!", "Brownlee sucks, "Ring fn EQC, ring fn insurance", "Useless fn council", "Sideshow Bob is an idiot", "Don't let the bastards get you down", "Avon Loop - park or developers fodder?", and "Never trust a Carter". There are also shopping and to-do lists scrawled amongst these messages.
A photograph of graffiti on one of the walls of the kitchen in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Parts of the graffiti read, "Quakes, a national disaster", "Recovery, a national disgrace", "'It's been a lot of fun' - John Key, yeah right!", "Brownlee sucks, "Ring fn EQC, ring fn insurance", "Useless fn council", "Sideshow Bob is an idiot", "Don't let the bastards get you down", "Avon Loop - park or developers fodder?", and "Never trust a Carter". There are also shopping and to-do lists scrawled amongst these messages.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Transport Minister Steven Joyce considers comments by Waimakariri District Council Chief Executive Jim Palmer at a press conference in Kaiapoi this week. With them is local National List MP and Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. USAR teams assess the parapet on the National Bank on Riccarton Road as staff look on from inside. It was deemed to be safe".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "National Party MP for the Eastern Christchurch region Aaron Gilmore with the Minister of Interbal Affairs Nathan Guy at the fire fighters' celebration awards gathering. Fire fighters were commended for their efforts during the 4 September earthquake".