The Unlucky White Van Man

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A van partially submerged in liquefaction. The photographer comments, "A van that unluckily drove into a hole caused by the terrible liquefaction on Beach Road, North New Brighton during the Christchurch earthquake".

Christchurch's White Lights of Hope

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Seen from Cambridge Terrace, the 'White Lights of Hope' spotlights shine into the sky behind a crane and damaged buildings on Oxford Terrace.

Photograph of White's Building, 232 Tuam Street (3)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished White's Building on Tuam Street.

Photograph of White's Building, 232 Tuam Street (1)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished White's Building on Tuam Street.

Photograph of White's Building, 232 Tuam Street (4)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished White's Building on Tuam Street.

Photograph of White's Building, 232 Tuam Street (2)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished White's Building on Tuam Street.

The Crowd Awaits

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People stand beside the cordon fence on the Worcester Street bridge. The photographer comments, "This was some of the many people waiting for the White Lights of Hope to be turned on, but when they were we hardly noticed. Sadly it was a big disappointment".

Peter Walker Photograph 11

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A black and white photograph of a digger working on the demolition of a building.

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 141

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The "White Lights of Hope" spotlights shining into the sky at night from the central city.

Peter Walker Photograph 19

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A black and white photograph of a steel structure on a demolition site filled with building rubble.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 369

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Missing dog poster, it reads "Missing. Small white dog with limp. Bichon 'Scampi'. Call [Contact details listed]".

Steve Lawrence Photograph 05

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A black and white photograph of the damaged Hotel Grand Chancellor, seen behind power poles and street signs. The hotel is on a noticeable lean.

CPIT Design/Build Photograph 1

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A photograph of a child painting a bookshelf during the 'Words of Hope' event. An assortment of furniture has been painted white, and the public invited to spray-paint messages onto the pieces.

Looking Through a More Darker Window

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A black and white photograph of a pile of rubble in front of a window. In the background behind the window a gap in the building can be seen. The photographer comments, "The result of the Christchurch earthquakes".

Spotted Amongst the Wreckage of the Ozone

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A black and white photograph of a sign reading "A tidy standard of dress is required." In the foreground is a pile of building rubble. The photographer comments, "I reversed this picture in the interests of my followers as it was harder to read the right way round. The wrecking crew did not wear ties, but they did look neat in their orange vests".

Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower

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The damaged clock tower on Victoria Street, wrapped and braced to prevent further damage. The photographer comments, "Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower in Christchurch. Its legs wrapped up for protection. Volcanic stone and limestone clock tower with ornate wrought iron work with coloured glass around part of the tower and four clock faces. Clock Tower built in this location to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Has two white marble plaques and one bronze plaque set on stone work above arches".