Ruth Gardner's Blog 06/04/2011: Day 44 - Delayed Dinner

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 April 2011 entitled, "Day 44 - Delayed Dinner".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 19/03/2011: Day 26 - Rascally Refugee

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 March 2011 entitled, "Day 26 - Rascally Refugee".

Gala Day at Wainoni Park – 1909

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There is great excitement in the households around Christchurch today. It’s the Labour Day holiday and many families are going to Wainoni Park for the opening of the season. Everyone has been…

20130808_2300_1D3-40 Warning (Day 220/365)

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Across the river were a row of several houses - all gone now. That side of the river is "Red Zone" and will be devoid of houses soon. #4077

20130915_3522_1D3-55 Shock of the Millenium

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The damaged (and once iconic Christchurch Cathedral) waits it's fate (repaired or demolish/rebuild) with the Millenium hotel in background.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/04/2011: Day 45 - Wanton water

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 April 2011 entitled, "Day 45 - Wanton water".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 06/04/2011: Day 44 - ReGeneration Ruth

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 April 2011 entitled, "Day 44 - ReGeneration Ruth".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 03/04/2011: Day 41 - Fraction Liquefaction

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 3 April 2011 entitled, "Day 41 - Fraction Liquefaction".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 30/03/2011: Day 37 - in the red zone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 March 2011 entitled, "Day 37 - in the red zone".

20131212_6234_1D3-24 Another New Brighton building comes down (Day 346/365)

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The old Esplanade Tavern is being demolished due to damage suffered in the earthquakes of 2011. Another one of New Brighton's iconic buildings to go.

20130325_1112_EOS M-25 Water water everywhere! (Day 84/365)

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While the whole of the North Island is under drought conditions and parts of the South Island likely to follow suit, I doubt it will happen in Christchurch. With hundreds of earthquake road, water and sewer repairs underway many are spilling hundreds of litres of water per minute, like this one outside my house. It has been running like this fo...

20130814_2441_1D3-58 Cranes (Day 226/365)

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Work is continuing on the earthquake damaged South New Brighton bridge. Avon River to the left, Avon-Heathcote Estuary the other side of the bridge.

20130123_1662_1D3-35 Canterbury substation (Day 23/365)

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The electrical supply substation built into the Lion Breweries Canterbury Draught brewery in St Asaph Street, Christchurch. Now the whole complex is being demolished due to earthquake damage.

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 6

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Page 6 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

Christchurch Press 11 February 2011: Boxing Day Replay Advertising Feature…

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Page 19 of a Boxing Day Replay advertising feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 11 February 2011.

Christchurch Press 11 February 2011: Boxing Day Replay Advertising Feature…

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Page 28 of a Boxing Day Replay advertising feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 11 February 2011.

Earthquake property inspectors earning $750 a day

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Seven $750 a day - plus expenses. That's the sum being earned by more than 414 people employed by the Earthquake Commission to carry out property inspections in Christchurch.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 08/09/2010: Earthquake Day Five

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 8 September 2010 entitled, "Earthquake Day Five".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 25/02/2011: Inside the Christchurch Cordon - Day 4, 1pm

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 25 February 2011 entitled, "Inside the Christchurch Cordon - Day 4, 1pm".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 12/04/2011: Day 50 - Free at last!

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 April 2011 entitled, "Day 50 - Free at last!".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 12/04/2011: Day 50 - Scarcity of Sleep

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 April 2011 entitled, "Day 50 - Scarcity of Sleep".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 21/03/2011: Day 28 Rotting Rubbish and Furrtive Footpr…

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 21 March 2011 entitled, "Day 28 Rotting Rubbish and Furrtive Footprints".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 15/03/2011: Day 22 - inside the red zone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 15 March 2011 entitled, "Day 22 - inside the red zone".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 14/03/2011: Day 21 - inside the red zone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 14 March 2011 entitled, "Day 21 - inside the red zone".

Canterbury Health System Earthquake Memories, Story 50: Not just another d…

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An earthquake memories story from Christina MacLachlan, Registrar, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Not just another day at the office: ICU".

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 17

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Page 17 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 14

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Page 14 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 15

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Page 15 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 4

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Page 4 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

Christchurch Press 24 May 2011: Our Toughest Day Special Feature, Page 7

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Page 7 of an Our Toughest Day special feature in the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 24 May 2011.