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Photograph by Paul Corliss 2023

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Fitzgerald Avenue reconstruction alongside Avon Loop".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2017

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Stanmore Road. Bridge over Avon River".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2019

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Fitzgerald Avenue reconstruction alongside Avon Loop".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2021

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Fitzgerald Avenue reconstruction alongside Avon Loop".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2024

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Fitzgerald Avenue reconstruction alongside Avon Loop".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2011:02:22 15:22:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to Fitzgerald Avenue beside the Avon River".

BeckerFraserPhotos September 2011 photograph 159

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Two girls paddle a kayak down the Avon river through Hagley park.

Post-quake recreational opportunities in the Avon River and the Avon-Heath…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

The Avon River and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai are features of the urban environment of Christchurch City and are popular for recreational and tourist activities. These include punting, rowing, organized yachting, water skiing, shoreline walking, bird watching, recreational fishing and aesthetic appreciation. The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 significantly affected the estuarine and river environments, affecting both the valued urban recreation resources and infrastructure. The aim of the research is to evaluate recreational opportunities using a questionnaire, assess levels of public participation in recreation between winter 2014 and summer 2014-2015 and evaluate the quality of recreational resources. The objective is to determine the main factors influencing recreational uses before and after the February 2011 earthquake and to identify future options for promoting recreational activities. Resource evaluation includes water quality, wildlife values, habitats, riparian strip and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. High levels of recreational participation usually occurred at locations that provided many facilities along with their suitability for family activities, scenic beauty, relaxation, amenities and their proximity to residences. Some locations included more land-based activities, while some included more water-based activities. There were greater opportunities for recreation in summer compared to winter. Activities that were negatively affected by the earthquake such as rowing, kayaking and sailing have resumed. But activities at some places may be limited due to the lack of proper tracks, jetty, public toilets and other facilities and infrastructure. Also, some locations had high levels of bacterial pollution, excessive growth of aquatic plants and a low number of amenity values. These problems need to be solved to facilitate recreational uses. In recovering from the earthquake, the enhancement of recreation in the river and the Estuary will lead to a better quality of life and the improved well-being and psychological health of Christchurch residents. It was concluded that the Avon River and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai continue to provide various opportunities of recreation for users.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 18:22:37

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A photograph of performers in medieval costumes beside the Avon River. The performers are part of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0401

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An aerial photograph of New Brighton. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Anzac Drive Bridge over the River Avon. The houses in the bottom half of this photograph are residential red zoned".

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 545

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River is at this point on Avonside Drive 10 km from the estuary. At high tide the river now overflows its banks showing that the ground has sunk by about 40 cm".

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 542

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River is at this point on Avonside Drive 10 km from the estuary. At high tide the river now overflows its banks showing that the ground has sunk by about 40 cm".

Fairfax Video, July 2012 (10)

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A video of Prime Minister John Key taking part in a tree planting ceremony on the banks of the Avon River in Christchurch. The trees were planted to symbolise the beginning of the rebuild of the Christchurch central city.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:25 18:18:46

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A photograph of a temporary platform next to the Avon River on Oxford Terrace. The platform will be used during the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (4)

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A photograph of performers in medieval costumes playing checkers outside a tent beside the Avon River. The game is part of the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 11

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A photograph of a bridge being placed across the Avon River outside the UCSA building in 2015. A number of students will walk across the bridge as part of the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge.

2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 34

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A photograph of eight students standing in the Avon River outside the UCSA building, having just fallen through a bridge they had constructed. The photograph was taken in 2015 during the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge event.

WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 258

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A photograph of earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings, taken from Oxford Terrace, across the Avon River. One of the chimneys has fallen onto the roof, knocking off tiles and pieces of masonry.

2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 33

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A photograph of eight students standing in the Avon River outside the UCSA building, having just fallen through a bridge they had constructed. The photograph was taken in 2015 during the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge event.