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20130627_8868_1D3-32 Container support

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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica

20130524_7223_1D3-80 Waste water

St Luke's, Manchester Street

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Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_3984 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Worcester Street

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Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4021 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

20131228_6787_1D3-82 Twelve Days of Christmas (part 2)

The NG building on Madras Street was given the go ahead to repair earthquake damage, which the owners did at some expense, Now, the government want this land to build a central city stadium, so there is a protest on the windows set to the Christmas song the Twelve Days of Christmas. 12 million road cones 11 thousand Hi-Viz (vests) 10 Council m...

20131228_6786_1D3-97 Twelve Days of Christmas (part 1)

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The NG building on Madras Street was given the go ahead to repair earthquake damage, which the owners did at some expense, Now, the government want this land to build a central city stadium, so there is a protest on the windows set to the Christmas song the Twelve Days of Christmas. 12 million road cones 11 thousand Hi-Viz (vests) 10 Council m...

20130915_3524_1D3-55 The Chalice and the remains

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20130827_2661_1D3-24 Cashel Mall/Cashel Street

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Manchester Street

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Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_3989 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Man Cave...

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20131231_8485_EOS M-22 Quake City exhibit

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Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while.

20131228_6797_1D3-58 The old Odeon Theatre

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The back of the old Odeon movie theatre, that was for about 15-20 years a New Life Christian Centre. This is earthquake damage, although the roof was lifted off in 2011. I don't know whether this is a building that they want to save or still awaiting demolition. The smaller building to the immediate left was restored a few years ago and for a...

20130915_3534_1D3-24 Cardboard Cathedral

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A couple of city blocks away from the now damaged Cathedral a temporary $4million cathedral has been built using large cardboard tubes and sheeting.

20130827_2654_1D3-24 Corner Colombo/Hereford Street, Christchurch

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The same view as the previous photo. Building demolished after the earthquake of 2011!

20130827_2668_1D3-88 Bridge of Remembrance

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Cashel Mall/Cashel Street

20130827_2620_1D3-32 Victoria Square Apartments

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Awaiting the demolition ball! See the hole punched in by the neighbouring building (now demolished) during the February 22 2011 earthquake. This building is leaning to the north (left) while it's now demolished neighbour was leaning to the south (right). All because the crap land gave way underneath!

20130827_2595_1D3-24 Bridge repairs

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20130524_7228_1D3-24 Bexley shops 3

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20130304_2859_G12-21 Rocks on Summit Road below Mt Cavendish

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20130304_2842_G12-10 Christchurch Gondola test running (Day 63/365)

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Hopefully will be open again later this month - 25 months afer the February earthquake.

20130211_2703_1D3-96 Parenga Place house move

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Moving from the Bexley "Red Zone" to?

20130206_0215_EOS M-47 Ferrier Fountain at the Town Hall

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Full of weeds after nearly two years of neglect. First time I have been in Victoria Square in over two years.

20130130_1832_1D3-67 Clarendon Towers

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Haha! This is the day before Mainzeal (see sign on fence at left) announced they had gone into receivership owing millions to the banks and sub-contractors like Smiths whose equipment is here.