20130130_1832_1D3-67 Clarendon Towers

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Haha! This is the day before Mainzeal (see sign on fence at left) announced they had gone into receivership owing millions to the banks and sub-contractors like Smiths whose equipment is here.

Gap Filler Project 29: Audio Part 4

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Part four of the audio that makes up Gap Filler's 29th project, the Transitional City Audio Tour. This part of the tour begins in the Re:Start Mall on Cashel Street and includes commentary on the performance Last Day of Mankind at the Bridge of Remembrance. The tour then moves up Oxford Terrace, along the banks of the Avon River, until it reaches Worcester Boulevard. Turning left, it travels down Worcester Boulevard, past the Christchurch Art Gallery, providing commentary on the new and old art in the area, and the Christchurch Arts Centre. Lastly, it moves up Montreal towards Cranmer Square.

UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Photograph 098

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A photograph of the Civil Suite at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The photograph was taken on the day when the staff were allowed to return to the building.

The Marlborough Express Image: Hamish Coleman-Ross 2010:09:13 (01)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Matthew Rogers (11) Jordan Young (8) Elaine Hague (10) Aarleah Tangaroa (11) and Hannah Anderson (7) from Banks Avenue School in Dallington. First day back to school after 'quake-break'".

Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 075

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A photograph of pieces of broken china laid on top of Crack'd for Christchurch's ottoman.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "A mosaicking day over the summer...lots of laughter and good food too."

20131231_8485_EOS M-22 Quake City exhibit

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Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while.

UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Photograph 100

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A photograph of a workstation in the Civil Suite at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The photograph was taken on the day when the staff were allowed to return to the building.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:11:12 12:29:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A big day of moving out of the caravan up the drive of their house to a rental home, for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi mum and children. Tyler Entwistle (13) with boxes stacked in the caravan".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:12:28 14:28:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused by the aftershock to the wall of the old wages building. Pencil lines mark the latest movement".

Fairfax Media Auckland Bureau Image: John Selkirk 2010:12:18 11:51:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Guthrie family on Motuihe Island today where they, along with other disadvantaged earthquake victims from Christchurch, spent the day courtesy of Westpac. From left Cartier (8), Gina, Kahu (4), and Brian Guthrie".

Fairfax Media Auckland Bureau Image: John Selkirk 2010:12:18 11:40:55

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left: Cartier Guthrie (8) Mary Keenan (9), Nick Te Paa (7) and Jesse Grossi play on Motuihe Island where they and other disadvantaged earthquake victims from Christchurch spent the day, courtesy of Westpac".

Fairfax Media Auckland Bureau Image: John Selkirk 2010:12:18 11:50:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Guthrie family on Motuihe Island today where they, along with other disadvantaged earthquake victims from Christchurch, spent the day courtesy of Westpac. From left Cartier (8), Gina, Kahu (4), and Brian Guthrie".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:11:12 12:45:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A big day of moving out of the caravan up the drive of their house to a rental home, for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi mum and children. Tyler Entwistle (13) carries out the vacuum".

Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:10:11 14:55:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard Loffhagen, owner of Simply Catering, stands on the old site on the corner of Madras Street and Salisbury Street where he wrote a message on the wall the day the old building was brought down".

Christchurch earthquake: Harrowing memories on 10th anniversary

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Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten years on. Conan Young has been speaking to some of them.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:11:12 12:45:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A big day of moving out of the caravan up the drive of their house to a rental home, for earthquake-stricken Kaiapoi mum and children. Tyler Entwistle (13) carries out the vacuum".

Steve Lawrence Photograph 24

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The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Fairfax Video October 2012 (1)

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A video of people protesting the demolition of the Cranmer Courts on Armagh Street. In the background, an excavator is being used to demolish the building. Earlier in the day a man was arrested on a trespassing charge for climbing the fence.

BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 2356

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A new bar, the 'Port Hole', on the side of the Volcano Cafe on London Street. The bar is almost ready for opening the next day. Workers are enjoying an after work drink".

Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 008

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A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch breaking up pieces of china.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "September 2011. Another cracking day, one year after the first earthquake. From left: Marie Hudson and Robyn Black."

Photograph of Female Students in Graduation Regalia

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A scanned copy of a black and white photograph depicting twelve students dressed in regalia on graduation day. The photograph was taken in the 1950s and was sourced from archives held at Macmillan Brown Library.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 23

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The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Hymns on Sunday, 20 February 2022

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In this week’s programme we’re featuring evening hymns, and you can hear a setting of Psalm 23 – it’ll be the third in our series so far. We’re also commemorating the Feast Day of German theologian Martin Luther, and the 11th anniversary of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

An Ancient Bottle Found Amongst the Debris of the Ozone

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A dusty bottle sits on top of a partially demolished wall. The photographer comments, "The Ozone used to be a popular bar in its day and somehow this bottle must have literally fallen through the cracks.

Brother of quake victim says 10th anniversary is an emotional, but importa…

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At 12.51pm it will be 10 years since a devastating 6.2 earthquake struck Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing down buildings and killing 185 people. A National service will get underway at half-past-12 at the city's Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site, to mark the anniversary. Maurice Gardiner's sister, Donna Manning, died in the CTV building collapse. Mr Gardiner told Māni Dunlop that at the Avonhead Cemetery this morning, he and his family joined others who have whānau buried there for a private service, where they remembered those they lost 10 years ago.

Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 151

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A photograph of Jenny Cooper examining Crack'd for Christchurch's almost-completed armchair mosaic.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "The best part of every mosaicking day was when we had tidied up and could enjoy our work."

Fairfax Media Auckland Bureau Image: John Selkirk 2010:12:18 12:28:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Cartier Guthrie and Jesse Grossi with Santa (played by Peter Leitch, the Mad Butcher, after he arrived in the police helicopter on Motuihe Island where other disadvantaged earthquake victims from Christchurch spent the day courtesy of Westpac)".

Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 079

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A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch using pieces of broken china to create a mosaic on their ottoman.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "A mosaicking day over summer...lots of laughter and good food too."

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:12:28 14:26:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:12:28 14:24:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".