Closed due to earthquake damage. But it looks in better condition than the building I work in!
A video of an interview with Andy Cole, site supervisor at Geovert, about the procedure for blasting rocks in Hillsborough. The rock-blasting work was paid for by two Christchurch couples whose properties were red-zoned and red-stickered. The couples hope that the blasting work will encourage CERA to change their land zoning from red to green, allowing them to rebuild their homes on the same sites.
This exhibition, eight years in the planning, had the misfortune to open one week before the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake; the exhibition was immediately taken down and never went up again – the Christchurch Art Gallery has still not reopened. Although in my book Fantastica: The World of Leo Bensemann (NRO1) I covered the whole of Bensemann’s career, in the exhibition I took responsibility for the paintings (portraits and landscapes) , while Dr. Noel Waite (University of Otago) looked after Bensemann’s graphic work, book design and printing. This was the most extensive exhibition of Bensemann’s work ever mounted and together with Fantastica will compel a major reassessment of his place in New Zealand culture. Art New Zealand wrote of it: ‘The exhibition (including more than 100 items) is significant in bringing together what has in the past appeared disparate and unrelated; here Bensemann's entire oeuvre - the output of a painter, illustrator, calligrapher, typographer, designer and publisher is given equal billing. Although this exhibition is an important re-assessment and valuable for a new generation unfamiliar with his work, a national touring show would have precipitated an even greater awareness’.
More on allegations from the Earthquake Commission that some contractors have been filing false invoices for work done on the Christchurch rebuild.
Emergency and security staff members prepare to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices there.
Emergency and security staff members prepare to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices there.
Hard hats, hi-vis, and a first aid kit, waiting outside as Emergency and Security staff retrieve work for the Registry Building.
Various CER staff enter the Registry to retrieve equipment and work. The web, design, and information teams support with emergency and security staff.
Emergency and security staff members prepare to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices there.
Emergency and security staff members prepare to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices there.
A house close to the edge of a cliff in Clifton. Much of the house's brick work has fallen away.
Emergency and security staff members prepare to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices there.
In Canterbury, work has started on re-surveying the region's landscape, following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in September.
The country's largest local body has told its staff not to fundraise at work for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
A photograph submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Damage and chaos at work, Feb 22nd.".
A consent granted by the Christchurch City Council, providing consent to carry out earthquake repair work that may affect protected vegetation.
Looking over some traffic, a property across the street is getting some remediation work done. Some of the windows are boarded up.
A photograph of fallen ceiling tiles and furniture in a staff work area in the James Hight Library.
A document which describes the process that SCIRT took to work with industry organisations to develop a civil trade qualification.
A photograph of repair work on the Rendezvous Hotel. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Central city, from Manchester Street".
With half his life work destroyed by earthquakes, Christchurch conservator Graham Stewart is on a mission to save what is left of Canterbury's remarkable stained glass history.
Repair work being done to the Victoria Clock Tower on the corner of Montreal Street and Victoria Street.
Repair work being done to the Victoria Clock Tower on the corner of Montreal Street and Victoria Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre
Repair work being done to the Victoria Clock Tower on the corner of Montreal Street and Victoria Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood welfare centre".
A photograph of FESTA Studio Coordinator Nick Sargent on an elevated work platform on the Worcester Street bridge.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Police and Army personel work to guard the CBD cordons".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Volunteer Ambulance officers Sean Lester and Kerry Mitchell work at the Linwood Welfare centre".