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Radio New Zealand Reporter Rachel Graham is at the Christchurch City Council's civil defense headquarters.
Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.
Daille Rogers is at Hagley Park where people have been evacuated from the central city.
A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.
Our City O-Tautahi surrounded by bracing and scaffolding, seen from across the Avon river.
A photograph of the Christchurch central city taken from Rhodes Memorial Home on Dyers Pass Road.
A photograph of the Christchurch central city taken from Rhodes Memorial Home on Dyers Pass Road.
The "White Lights of Hope" spotlights shining into the sky at night from the central city.
Liquefaction erupted throughout the city during each of the major earthquakes. It had to be cleared and everyone piled it onto the roadside, where it was eventually picked up by City Council trucks. The fine dust permeated the air for weeks, driving many to wear dust masks while outside.
Liquefaction erupted throughout the city during each of the major earthquakes. It had to be cleared and everyone piled it onto the roadside, where it was eventually picked up by City Council trucks. The fine dust permeated the air for weeks, driving many to wear dust masks while outside.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. A victim in the city".
The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday's earthquake.
A block of shops that have been cordoned off on Colombo Street. Seen from South City Mall car park.
Central city cordon on the corner of Durham Street North and Bealey Avenue, with both Army and Police presence.
Thousands of Christchurch residents have shared their views on how the central city should be rebuilt after February's catastrophic earthquake.
The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.
The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake.
A month on from the Christchurch earthquake, all but a handful schools in the city are back up and running.
The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.
The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
View over the Avon River through some trees. Our City O-Tautahi and the Claredon Tower can be partially seen.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A microwave in a bin outside a block of flats near the city centre".
Site of an exhibition and discussion series that explores Canterbury’s built environment and invites public input to identify opportunities to create a better and more liveable environment after the earthquake.
Provides news and information to residents of Canterbury after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Includes ideas discussion page, blog, services directory, list of damaged suburbs, geological information including recent aftershocks, and photos.
Provides feedback to CERA for input into planning cycle ways in the redesign of Christchurch following the earthquakes.
People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.
The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.
A demolition site. In the background is the former Christchurch City Council building, cranes and the Westpac Building on the left.
Christchurch City has to be rebuilt after the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. People are being invited to contribute ideas about how to rebuild on a city council website. A group of people look at ideas on computers; a boy comments that 'this one looks just like the old city' and his father comments 'but built fifty miles up the road!' A woman looks at what appears to be pre European Maori pa site and says 'Hone Harawira wants something pre-European!' Another woman looks at a map of the middle of the South Island and says 'Rodney Hide doesn't care as long as Christchurch combines with Timaru and Westport!' Context - Former ACT leader Rodney Hide in his role as Minister for Local Government likes 'supercities' and Hone Harawira has left the Maori Party, fed up with the compromises he believes they have to make to suit their coalition agreement with the National government. He seems to prefer a city that will reflect simpler pre-European times. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Text reads 'Refugees told they're not welcome in NZ...' The cartoon shows a boat full of refugees, which has tattered sails, one bearing the words 'We need a home'. A helicopter flies by and someone says 'False alarm! They're Christchurch residents trying to get out!' Context - A boat full of Sri Lanken Tamils supposedly want to come to New Zealand as refugees has been told by Prime Minister John Key that they are 'not welcome'. The pm has been accused of 'scaremongering' and that he 'has misjudged his response'. (Nelson Mail 13 July 2011). Also a reference to the plight of many people in Christchurch whose houses have been condemned by the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).