Telephone Girls, The Telegraph and Post Office, Cathedral Square

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Written by Helen Solomons In 1879, my great grandfather, Mortimer Cashman Corliss, was promoted to head telegraphist in Christchurch’s newly built Post and Telegraph Office in Cathedral Squar…

Are Historic Buildings Important?

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Up until February 22nd, 2011, the city of Christchurch was a unique, historic and cultural living and breathing entity.  Inherited from a long list of valuable contributors dating back to its incep…

Lichfield Street, between Colombo and High Streets, 1883

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The growing permanence and sophistication of Christchurch, is evident in this photograph of Lichfield Street.  Taken by the Burton Brother’s, the photograph shows us that the little frontier …

Sumner Tram Excursion

Articles, Lost Christchurch

On this summer’s day in 1906, the ten o’clock morning tram to Sumner is about to depart from outside the Royal Exchange in Cathedral Square. An excursion to Sumner was a popular outing …

Down Town from High Street

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The pace of town appears leisurely as pedestrians meander across High Street, while several trams slowly move past them c. 1929.  There are a large number of men on they bicycles – perhaps th…

Site Founder

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Wendy Riley A relative newcomer to Christchurch, Wendy has deep-rooted connections to the city. Her ancestors, like many colonial New Zealanders, traced their origins to Scotland and England. After…

Christchurch Earthquake 22/02/11

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Prior to the earthquake, this was a lovely backyard lawn covered with green grass -- !! Penrith Avenue, Somerfield, Christchurch.

Christchurch Earthquake 22/02/11

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YHA Christchurch City Central, 273 Manchester Street, between Armagh Street and Gloucester Street.

Christchurch Earthquake 22/02/11

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Montreal Street looking north, near the corner of Hereford Street, Christchurch.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - February 2011 - Photograph 55

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a media briefing on the Christchurch earthquake response. The briefing was held in the in the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Christchurch Cycle and Recreational Network.

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Provides feedback to CERA for input into planning cycle ways in the redesign of Christchurch following the earthquakes.

Christchurch Earthquake Teams in Motion

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Christchurch Earthquake Teams in Motion".

The visual arts in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch artist Phillip Trusttum and gallery owner Jonathan Smart on how visual artists are accepting what's been lost and looking to the future, post the earthquake.

The Vault - The Press: Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Despite a hasty retreat from its iconic building in Christchurch's Square following the February earthquake, 'The Press', is in celebration mode. It's 150 years since the paper began with a six page edition that sold for six pence. It's first pages warned of the crippling cost of a new tunnel and rail line connecting Lyttelton to Christchurch, and on the back, a for sale ad for 100,000 gorse plants! Deb Nation finds the paper celebrated their centenary 50 years earlier, with memories of pigeon post and paper boys.

Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

Domestic flights resume from Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The airport was closed to passenger services yesterday following the earthquake. We're joined by the airport's chief executive, Jim Boult.

Christchurch's quake bigger than thought

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The size of Christchurch's devastating February earthquake and its aftershocks have been revised upwards.

Scandinavian inspiration aids Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council is looking to Scandinavia for help with the earthquake re-build. Two Danish based urban design experts are working with the Council over the next four weeks to develop a draft plan for rebuilding the central city.

Building collapse injures Christchurch firefighters

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The partial collapse of a Christchurch building in an overnight blaze has sent three firefighters to hospital, and raised a possible link to the February earthquake.

Christchurch residents gather to mourn

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This morning tens-of-thousands are expected to gather to mourn the lives lost in Tuesday's earthquake. We hear from the Anlican Bishop of Christchurch.

PM challenged in Christchurch walkabout

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister was challenged about the earthquake response in Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs during a walkabout today.

Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Gerry Brownlee, Earthquake Recovery Minister.

Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.

Fire Service busy in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Fire Service still has a big job to do in Christchurch following the February 22nd earthquake, but their role is slowly changing.

Thousands attend Westminister Christchurch memorial

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A memorial service for the 166 victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been held at Westminster Abbey. Attended by the Prince of Wales and the High Commissioner for New Zealander, the ceremony was led by the Dean of Westminster.

Following On. Midwinter in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Alps and ranges around New Zealand are now laden with snow yet while most of us are hunkering down and keeping warm, some in Canterbury are still having to get on within a broken city following this year's earlier devastating earthquakes. Bryan began by speaking to Major Mike Allwright of the Salvation Army and followed up with Lyttleton musician Lindon Puffin. Bryan also spoke to Christine Parker from the Eastern suburb of Aranui and Regina Nyadani who lives in central Christchurch with her family.

Christchurch Earthquake - Daniel O'Regan

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Daniel O'Regan is on Antigua Street.

Christchurch Earthquake - Mayor Bob Parker

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker gives advice to Cantabrians.

Seismologist discusses latest Christchurch quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two weeks ago government scientists warned there was almost a one in four chance of a magnitude six to seven earthquake striking Canterbury within a year.

Decision about Christchurch suburbs close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet.