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A breath of not-so-fresh air: archaeology and asbestos in Christchurch
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
When I first started studying to become an archaeologist, the dangers and difficulties of working with asbestos wasn’t really something that had ever crossed my mind. I knew what it was, in a vague sort of way, and that it … Continue reading →
From bottle to basement: uncovering a repository of information
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Late in 2014 we were contacted by contractors working on a rebuild project in Christchurch’s city centre. It was reported that a number of bottles had been uncovered during routine earthworks and the area cordoned off until our arrival. The bottles … Continue reading →
Umut Akguzel Photograph 542
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A photograph of the site of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the corner of Kilmore and Durham Streets. The hotel has been demolished, leaving large piles of rubble which two excavators are working to clear.
Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:24 01:12:39
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key speaks with workers at Orion and thanks them for working tirelessly after the earthquake and restoring power to the city. Orion CEO Roger Sutton is left".
Lyttelton port hopes to have core services back within week
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Lyttelton Port is still only operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, nine days after the Christchurch earthquake, but the Port company says its core services are all working and within a week it will be almost at full strength.
QuakeStory Photo 284
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A photograph submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "The demolition of our preschool opposite Cranmer Square. All children and teachers were evacuated safely with the help of builders working on the old Girl’s High building in front.".
CityUps Video Clip 2014:10:25 17:13:50
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video clip of students from Unitec working on a large-scale, temporary installation titled Influx. Influx was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
Canterbury teachers on strike
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Primary and intermediate teachers marching in Christchurch echoed the message of their colleagues further north - they also want pay increases and improved working conditions. But they say that their classrooms are even more complex as they continue to deal with the effects of the earthquakes - and the associated trauma.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0242
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A photograph of a truck selling food in Cathedral Square. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "This recognises how many demolition and other workers are working inside the cordon now".
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0203
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A worker clad in protective gear is dwarfed by the big trucks and diggers working on the demolition site of the building on the corner of Gloucester and Colombo Streets".
Photograph by Neil Macbeth 179
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The Christ Church Cathedral viewed from north Colombo Street. The collapsed tower can be seen as well as emergency personnel, including members of the police and the fire service, working in the rubble.
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2530
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View down Victoria Street with the Casino on the right having some construction working being done, and the deconsruction of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the end of the street. Flags in Canterbury colours, red and black can be seen on the street lights.
Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 164
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A photograph of a dog in the garage where Crack'd for Christchurch are working on their armchair artwork.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Sharon's dog Bennie often spent the day with us."
CityUps Video Clip 2014:10:25 17:13:16
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video clip of students from Unitec working on a large-scale, temporary installation titled Influx. Influx was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
Spectrum for 12 February 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
At least five companies are busy working in and around Christchurch blasting rock on unstable slopes in the hope of reducing danger since the earthquakes. Spectrum's Deborah Nation joins backcountry construction company Solutions 2 Access, as the team blasts rock on the Port Hills above Lyttelton.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 12
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A photograph of members of the Clandeboye Emergency Response Team working to clear the rubble from the ANZ Bank building on High Street. In the foreground, two excavators are parked on the road.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0187
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view looking east along Armagh Street, empty sites to the left and right. Road crew in the distance can be seen working on Madras Street".
Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 163
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A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working on their armchair mosaic.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Everyone rugged up against the cold. From left: Jennie Cooper, Helen Campbell, and Sharon Wilson."
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0207
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "When a business recovery or deconstruction crew are working inside a building, there is usually a watcher outside on the street. This one looked quite comfortable in Armagh Street".
ING Photograph 2014:10:25 13:42:09
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A photograph of students from Unitec working on a temporary installation titled ING. ING was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
ING Photograph 2014:10:25 13:41:50
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A photograph of students from Unitec working on a temporary installation titled ING. ING was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
ING Photograph 2014:10:25 12:40:36
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A photograph of students from Unitec working on a temporary installation titled ING. ING was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 30
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A photograph of emergency management personnel walking through Latimer Square. In the background, portaloos, supplies, and tents have been set up for the emergency management teams working in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 099
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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office working at the reception area in Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 103
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A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working to attach the flower mosaics to their armchair artwork.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "From left: Jennie Cooper, Helen Campbell, Jayne White, and Marie Hudson."
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 29
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A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team working on Tuam Street near the intersection of High Street. In the background are several piles of rubble from earthquake-damaged buildings.
ING Photograph 2014:10:25 12:40:24
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A photograph of students from Unitec working on a temporary installation titled ING. ING was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 541
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the site of the Crowne Plaza Hotel taken from Radio New Zealand House on Durham Street. The hotel has been demolished, leaving large piles of rubble which an excavator is working to clear.
Manawatu Standard Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:13 07:14:28
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence Centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street. Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has been working on the phones for the last two days".
Army engineers assist local authorities in the Christchurch earthquake
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video about the New Zealand Army's engineers working with the Christchurch City Council and community centres to secure buildings in Christchurch, set up bases in Latimer Square, and fix infrastructure such as Burwood Hospital's water supply.