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One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

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One comprehensive emergency kit contained within a 68 litre heavy duty plastic storage case; includes four personal essentials packs, a survival first aid kit, an After Shake base pack and two 20 litre water storage canisters. Designed by the company After Shake to support a four person household following an emergency. This comprehensive emerg...

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One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...

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White ceramic vase with bulbous body tapering to a smaller neck before flaring out to a wider entry. The body of the vase is partially scored with lines in a circular pattern with a circular design in centre. Makers mark and AK on bottom of vase. Vase is dirty.

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Plastic and fabric sing and learn toy. The plastic and fabric doll is dressed in a yellow and orange suit with hood and ears and features a sound module set inside its tummy, a squeaker in its left arm and rustled plastic in its right arm.

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Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with a red fabric heart on a wooden stick using purple metallic string. The pink flower has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.

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Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with a red fabric heart on a wooden stick using pink metallic string. The flowers have additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.

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One official black and yellow coloured uniform, comprising overalls, boots, helmet, goggles, ear protectors and head light, worn by the New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 'USAR' in yellow letters on the back of the overalls. This uniform was worn by Paul Burns, who w...

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A piece of pink card folded in half with the name Rhys on the front and, inside, a message from the Bell family. A piece of red ribbon is tied in a bow around the centre of the card. In memorial of

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One metal hanging light fixture with three globes. Frame features a stylized plants motif. The globes feature green, brown and white glass petals welded into a globe shape. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921

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One yellow faux fur duck with polar fleece fabric bill and feet; black embroidered eyes and yellow satin ribbon around neck; stuffed with Dacron and beans. Tied to the security fence surrounding the Dux de Lux restaurant and bar following its closure after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Dux de Lux, on the corner of Hereford and Montreal S...

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One pair of size 3-8 women's red and black striped merino wool socks with a black seismograph marking above the ankle; now separated from their red, white and black branded card packaging. Produced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Aftersocks fundraising campaign was an initiative to support the Canterbury region following the 22 F...

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Two pairs of size 11-13 red and black striped merino wool socks with a black seismograph marking above the ankle; held together by black, red and white branded card packaging. Produced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Aftersocks fundraising campaign was an initiative to support the Canterbury region following the 22 February 2011 ...

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One pair of size 8-12 men's black merino wool Executive Aftersocks socks with a red seismograph marking above the ankle; now separated from their red, white and black branded card packaging. Produced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Aftersocks fundraising campaign was an initiative to support the Canterbury region following the 22...

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Plastic and wood model of three liquefaction volcanoes. The working model pumps water over the grey surface which is decorated with a basket of laundry, a bucket of pegs and a football. The model is surrounded by artificial green grass and rests atop a black wooden base.

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One white linen tea towel with the poem ‘Stronger City’ by Gertrude Ryder Bennett, 1931, printed in black. This tea towel was produced by Lyttelton retailer 'God Save the Queen' in response to the 22 February earthquake. Rebecca Lovell-Smith owned and operated the vintage shop ‘God Save the Queen’ in Lyttelton. She lost both her home and the sh...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing water table alteration in a view towards Park Terrace from Hagley Park, near the Armagh Street bridge. Localised flooding was an almost immediate after effect of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Some areas of Christchurch were submerged, sometimes for several days, f...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing water table alteration in Hagley Park from near the Armagh Street bridge. Localised flooding was an almost immediate after effect of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Some areas of Christchurch were submerged, sometimes for several days, following the earthquake espec...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 1 March 2011 showing a band playing in the memorial service in Queenstown's central square. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February 2011 shocked most New Zealanders. Memorial services were held around the country, many were held in conjunction with a fundraising initi...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 1 March 2011 showing the crowd gathered for a memorial service in Queenstown's central square. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February 2011 shocked most New Zealanders. Memorial services were held around the country, many were held in conjunction with a fundraising in...

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One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...

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One orange and blue official uniform worn by members of the Japanese Disaster Relief Team that provided assistance after 22 February 2011 earthquake; 'Rescuer' badge on left chest with Japanese text underneath; Japanese flag badges on right of chest and right sleeve as part of 'Japanese / Disaster Relief Team / JDR' shield shaped badge. Blue and...

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Eight white corflute boxes of sediment samples from the borehole drilled adjacent to the Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue facade following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Project number 52160, Bore hole BH02 These sediment samples are from machine drilled borings taken from the land near the Rolleston Avenue facade of Canterbury Museum. The ...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 1 March 2011 showing the road between Franklin and Queenstown with an electronic road work sign depicting the words '12.51pm 2 minutes silence'. People all around New Zealand participated in gestures of support for Christchurch following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on 22 February 2011. In Queens...

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Multicolour softcover book titled "The Big Quake, Canterbury September 4, 2010" by The Press; colour illustrations and maps; accompanying DVD. The extent of the damage caused by the 4 September 2010 earthquake is recorded in this book by Christchurch’s daily newspaper The Press. The overall message portrayed is one of community spirit and a com...

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One white dust mask with elastic strap to secure around the head. Black printing on the front reads: '3M 8000 / P1 / AS/NZS 1716'. Used by Student Volunteer Army in the clean up after 4 September 2010 earthquake. Face masks were recommended by Christchurch Public Health staff as a safety precaution for those handling liquefaction. Liquefaction ...

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One steel, brick and concrete brooch created from debris collected after the 22 February 2011 earthquake; steel from a gas heater has been woven to create three enclosures for the piece of brick and two pieces of concrete; a stainless steel pin has been woven on the reverse for attachment. Worn by numerous people as part of the Host A Brooch pro...

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 1 December 2010 showing a chimney, dislodged by the 4 September 2010 earthquake, atop a 1972 Toyota Crown car. The car to Andrie Woodroffe of 82 Hartley Avenue, Strowan. Car belonged to The chimney that crushed this car in Strowan, Christchurch was thrown from the roof of the house behind it, show...