Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:08 17:09:53

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts an intact chandelier from Shrimpton Radcliffe Design following Canterbury's earthquakes".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:08 18:00:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts an intact chandelier from Shrimpton Radcliffe Design following Canterbury's earthquakes".

State of emergency remains in place in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.

Photograph number UC 11-0128-14

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A crane lifting the roof of one of the temporary buildings off the ground in the Ilam Oval.

Quake inquest lifts load despite harrowing stories

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The first day of a coroner's inquest in Christchurch has heard harrowing details of the final moments of some of those who died in February's earthquake.

Photograph number UC 11-0085-01

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Two men in a cherry picker are lifted to exmaine the smock stach of the boiler in Facilities Management.

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Christchurch cordon stays in place for safety reasons

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:24 13:50:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Heave-ho: Luke Hoddinott (left) and Andy Gordon give Waimakariri residents a lift with free removals".

The Dominion Post Image: Andrew Gorrie 2011:02:25 09:58:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A helicopter lifts people off the rooftop of a building in the centre of Christchurch."

Diabetes Centre Photograph 024

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A photograph of a workbench and a bucket of joint compound in the lift foyer of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue.

Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.

State of emergency to be lifted in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago.

Photograph of the Cranmer Centre, 40 Armagh Street (201)

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A photograph of earthquake damage to the Cranmer Centre. A crane in the foreground is lifting two men on a platform up the building.

Inquiry begins into collapse of CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman who was in Christchurch's CTV building when it collapsed during the February's earthquake says it felt like being in a falling lift.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:06 13:18:17

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:12:08 10:14:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts the turret of the top of the Great Hall at The Arts Centre for repairs after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:12:08 10:15:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts the turret of the top of the Great Hall at The Arts Centre for repairs after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:12:08 10:14:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts the turret of the top of the Great Hall at The Arts Centre for repairs after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:12:08 10:15:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A crane lifts the turret off the top of the Great Hall at The Arts Centre for repairs after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 20:42:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. 89 year old Jean Sparks of Sockburn being lifted upstairs by firemen into Twiggers Restaurant in Addington Raceway".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:07 20:42:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. 89 year old Jean Sparks of Sockburn being lifted upstairs by firemen into Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:06 13:18:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:06 13:15:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".

Diabetes Centre Photograph 037

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A photograph of a sign in the window of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue. The sign reads, "The Diabetes Centre is open. There are currently some earthquake repairs going on inside the building; however the building is safe to enter. Unfortunately the lift is out of action. Here are some pictures of what the building looks like inside: the lift is out of action until further notice; the gib board in the stairwell is being replaced; some ceiling panels are being replaced; our friendly administration staff are happy to assist where possible".

20130320_1044_EOS M-29 lifted house (Day 79/365)

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A red-zone house just a few down the road from where we used to live in Velsheda Street, with bricks (brick veneer?) off and lifted prior to transporting away.

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Clean Up 06

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Taken one week after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR. Great to see the clean up already - lifts our spirits!.

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:26 18:06:33

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Brooklands area is having a street party to lift their spirits as their area is a mess after the September 4 M7.1 earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:28 10:47:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Willburn Furniture and Restorations Ltd have had an influx of grandfather clocks to fix following the Canterbury earthquake. Matt Gledhill and apprentice Jamie Nuttridge lift the top from one".

Fizz, bang, pop!: Christchurch’s early soda water industry.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Coke. Fanta. Lemonade. Lemon and Paeroa. Mountain Dew. Ginger beer. Dr Pepper. Seven Up. Ice-cream soda. Coke and raspberry. Lift. Fizzy drinks, or sodas, are everywhere in our society. In all the flavours and colours of the rainbow, they grace … Continue reading →