Canterbury mayors luke warm on new rate for stadium

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Canterbury mayors say their ratepayers are already paying for earthquake recovery, roading, water and storm water infrastructure, so a shiny new Christchurch stadium is way down the priority list.

Early Days in Sydenham, how the Pioneers Fared

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An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…

Too Big For Its Bridges

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An earthquake-damaged bridge, the approach to which has slumped. The photographer comments, "Due to lateral spread and the land slumping the road leading to this bridge has moved down greatly. Just imagine making the street lamps upright and how much that section of road would rise up at the end. When you go over bridges in the east side of Christchurch it is quite a climb up and a big drop down on the other side. The bridges in most cases coped very well, but not so the land leading to them".

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 236-237: Volstead Trading…

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A PDF copy of pages 236-237 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Volstead Trading Company'. Photos: Irene Boles

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:05 06:17:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury earthquake. People look at what was once a straight section of Telegraph Road that moved sideways by 3 metres".

Christchurch Press Image: Ian Steward 2010:09:10 14:32:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hemant Shah, whose Ferry Road dairy and the house he lives in above it have been condemned following earthquake damage".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 11:33:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 13:09:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 11:21:42

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 11:25:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 13:09:02

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 11:22:26

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

20130808_2296_1D3-40 New Brighton bridge

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Prior to the earthquakes the stone wall at right was near road level. Now it is about 1.5m (4-5ft) lower.

The Brewery Photograph 2

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A photograph of Alasdiar Cassels, Zak Cassels, and Joseph Shanks on the building site for The Tannery.

Standing Strong

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Steel bracing on the Moorhouse Avenue overpass. The photographer comments, "Standing underneath I did hear a clump as if a part of the road overhead was pivoting as a car passed over it".

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A powerful aftershock on 13 June has caused a building to partially collapse on the corner of Stanmore Road and Worcester Street. The area has been cordoned off from the public.

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Damage to a row of shops on Barbadoes Street. The brick facades have collapsed, crushing the awnings. The building is cordoned off with road cones and police tape.

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Damage to buildings down Victoria Street. Members of the public have walked inside the police tape cordon to have a look at the damaged buildings and bricks across the road.

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A powerful aftershock on 13 June has caused a building to partially collapse on the corner of Stanmore Road and Worcester Street. The area has been cordoned off from the public.

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View down High Street. On the left is the ANZ Bank Chambers, which has been cordoned off with road cones and fencing. The Excelsior Hotel can be seen on the right.

Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:09:07 13:21:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Gareth James, general manager of the South Island Transpacific Waste Management. Spoiled food being dumped at the Parkhouse Road transfer station".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:23 03:55:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Methodist Mission staff working in storage rooms above the Methodist Church on Harewood Road. Roz Lefay writing on the white board".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:23 03:54:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Methodist Mission staff working in storage rooms above the Methodist church on Harewood Road. Mary Richardson is second from the right".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:18 06:45:42

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Quillan Dextar (5) rides past the demolition of shops on the corner of Edgeware Road and Barbadoes Street".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:09:04 00:54:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Power down. Road cones caution drivers of fissures. Damage to underground cables saw an extensive power loss to the Kaiapoi township".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 12:58:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road is having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:05 12:30:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Day after the earthquake that rocked Christchurch. Damage to the road kitchen of homeowner Mel Whitby. Pictured with Clayton Cosgrove (R)".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 13:08:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road is having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:18 06:45:42

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Quillan Dextar (5) rides past the demolition of shops on the corner of Edgeware Road and Barbados Street".

20121018_9144_1D3-60 Tunnel building

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Built in the early 1960s for the Lyttelton Road Tunnel, it was severley damaged in the February 2011 earthquake and is not currently used.