![](https://live.staticflickr.com/4126/4966878015_ba12a1dfc5_m.jpg)
Rood closure on Durham Street due to the demolition of Amuri Courts.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Maffeys Road closure, McCormacks Bay".
A video of a protest against the Ministry of Education's proposed school closures and mergers in Christchurch. More than a thousand people marched from the CBS Arena to the Ministry of Education office on Princess Street as part of the protest.
A photograph of road closure signs at the entrance to the Ferrymead Bridge.
A photograph of road closure signs at the entrance to the Ferrymead Bridge.
Road closure on Gloucester Street due to the demolition of the Brannigans Building.
Road closure on Gloucester Street due to the demolition of the Brannigans Building.
It's almost eight years to the day since the first Christchurch earthquake, and as anyone who lives in Christchurch knows, some insurance claims are still in dispute. Dodgy repairs are still being discovered and previously undiscovered damage is being found. Earthquake Commission minister Megan Woods says as problems emerge, people can come back and ask for re-repairs or have their home looked at. But just how much money is in the National Disaster Fund?
A map showing the locations of Maori language classes affected by proposed school closures.
A photograph of a sign advising of a temporary road closure in Flavell Street.
A graphic showing where intermediate pupils would go after the proposed closure of their schools.
A video of an interview with Grant Ross, teacher at Branston Intermediate School, about the boys-only class he set up to encourage learning for boys. This video is part of a series which looks at the innovative projects which will be lost if the Ministry of Education pushes ahead with its school closure and merger plans.
A video of an interview with Rosey Acker, a helper at Kendal School, about the bike track that was set up at the school. This video is part of a series which looks at the innovative projects which will be lost if the Ministry of Education pushes ahead with its school closure and merger plans.
A video of an interview with Judith Bell, music teacher at Chisnallwood Intermediate School, about the school's award-winning jazz band. This video is part of a series which looks at the innovative projects which will be lost if the Ministry of Education pushes ahead with its school closure and merger plans.
A photograph of a sign on the side of Torlesse Street giving information about the closure of Kerrs Road. The sign reads, "Temporary road closure. Kerrs Road will be closed between Wainoni Road and 144 Kerrs Road from 7am 04/02/2013 to 6pm 15/03/2013. 24 hours for enquiries, phone 0508 718 719".
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Closure of roads damaged by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Some central Christchurch businesses are having to close their doors, blaming a tough economic climate. Retail spending in the central city is only 80 percent of what it was before the devastating 2011 earthquakes, while the number of people living in the area has shrunk by a third.
The front page graphic for the Mainlander section of The Press, featuring an article about the school closures.
A graphic promoting a discussion on press.co.nz of an article about the partial closure of Merivale Mall.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Parata rules out mergers".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mary heading to Timaru to sub after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
A photograph of High Street near the intersection with Manchester Street. Wire fencing has been placed across the street as a cordon. A sign on a lamppost reads, "Temporary road closure. High Street will be closed between Cashel and Manchester Street from 7 am on 12/7/2010 to 6 pm on 4/10/2010. Enquires 0800 SAFE4U". In the background, the Westpac Trust Building can be seen as well as rubble lining the street.
The government is being accused of exploiting the Christchurch earthquakes to force through sweeping changes to schools in the city.
The permanent closure (to motor vehicles) of the Bexley red zone streets has started. This was once the main south-north route just west of the Avon River in the New Brighton area, till an expressway (ring road) was built about 80m to the west (right) about 12-13 years ago. Then it became just another suburban street, but now all the houses ...
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
A photograph of a sign giving details of road closures. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Corner Kilmore and Durham Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".