Cathedral Square

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As seen from Hereford St over the demolition of the corner buildings.

High St

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Back towards the Square

4,A Place for the People

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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.

Cardboard Cathedral

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A temporary (5year) construction of giant cardboard tubes to be in use until the new or restored Christ Church Cathedral is back in the Square

20130511_1535_EOS M-22 Captain Cook (Day 131/365)

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The statue of Captain Cook looks over an empty Victoria Square with autumn leaves lying around. This used to be a very tidy and busy area, but is now nearly all fenced off. Pedestrian access to this section was established about five or six months ago.

20130511_1538_EOS M-22 The Last National Bank?

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I think all the National Banks in the country have been either closed or rebranded ANZ, but this one on the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets is still inside the CBD red zone and has yet to be touched. I have heard that this building is staying so whether it becomes an ANZ or not time will tell. This was one of the top five busiest pedest...