The base of the tower on the right of this picture has sunk about 25cm so that the lower course of bricks have disappeared below ground level. Meanwhile the other end of the building has sunk about 50cm splitting the building into thirds. The sand you can see is what came bubbling up out of the ground due to liquifaction. Unfortunately the build...
Looked like a nice stereo they had.
Overlooking McCormacks bay out across the city with the Southern Alps as a backdrop. There is still a strong effect from the July 11, 2011 Volcanic erruption (Puyehue) in Chile. Ash made it over to New Zealand causing very strong colours at sunset. The colours have not been artificially changed and its not a mash up. The parts of the city (and...
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great to see a large number of volunteers turn up to shovel out sand from properties within the Horseshoe Lake / Shirley area.
great to see a large number of volunteers turn up to shovel out sand from properties within the Horseshoe Lake / Shirley area.
Aftermath of Sept 4th Earthquake
I used to get lunch at the cafe "Next Best" here. Glad the earthquake did not strike at lunch time!
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view to some of the damage in the distance and the building that might be demolished - brick seven storey building - i've always liked this one : ( .
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Will be opening asap when suitable site located. Mail orders still taken. and farmers markets a possibility. But later demolished along with the adjacent building.
The Cathedral
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This apartment building was across the street from our old flat. Now it's an empty lot.
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