Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Earthquake? No... this is an extreme adventure a…

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A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Local and Central Government, Business and Media Perspectives on the Cante…

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A video of a panel discussion at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. The theme of this section was Building Momentum, and it addressed panellists' views on the progress of the rebuild, the main obstacles, and how they can be resolved. The panellists are as follows: Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel; Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers; Roger Sutton, CEO of CERA; Ian Simpson, CEO of the NZ Earthquake Commission; Peter Townsend, CEO of Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce; and Joanna Norris, Editor of The Press.

Fairfax Video, September 2011 (1)

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A video of an interview with Tania and Paddy McKay from Darfield about how their lives have changed a year after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. This video is part of The Press's 'One Year On: September 4, 2010' series.

Fairfax Video, August 2011 (6)

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A video of an interview with Hororata residents Tish Ballagh and Vicar Jenni Carter about remaining positive a year after the 4 September 2010 damaged their town. This video is part of The Press's 'One Year On: September 4, 2010' series.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:11:02 00:29:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lousie Holder has set up her Beckenham Elite $10 Haircuts For All business in her ex-partner's garage due to earthquake damage at her shop. Pictured cutting the hair of Trevor Spriggs".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:11:02 00:32:35

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lousie Holder has set up her Beckenham Elite $10 Haircuts For All business in her ex-partner's garage due to earthquake damage at her shop. Pictured cutting the hair of Trevor Spriggs".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:14 01:37:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "From left: Paul Ellis, Jason Gunn and Simon Barnett seemingly doing rock star impersonations to Jason Kerrison at Hagley Park while doing a site recce for the Band Together concert at Labour weekend".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:11:14 07:58:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Family was frightened after the earthquake, but now Talia Atkins (12) on the left and Kendra Phillips (15), don't like even stepping foot back in their house after being burgled on Thursday".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:22 00:10:18

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. A meeting in the cul-de-sac where there are still piles of liquefaction".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:22 00:13:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Jim Anderton at the back of the crowd listening to people's concerns".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:21 13:40:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "George Ridgen (8) and his second cousin Amelia Ridgen (6), pupils at Greendale School, with a book 'The Octopus Tree', copies of which were donated by Boulcott School in Wellington after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2011:04:08 02:56:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visits CPIT. First-year design students embrace the idea of a high vis city. From left: Prime Minister John Key, first-year design students Ellen Gray and Rory Grant".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:11:14 07:59:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Family was frightened after the earthquake but now Talia Atkins (12) on the left and Kendra Phillips (15), don't like even stepping foot back in their house after being burgled on Thursday".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 23:58:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Taking refuge at Linwood College, the McLeod family are too scared to go back to their house. From left: Lorraine McLeod, Aaron McLeod (11) and Grant McLeod".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:11:02 00:24:01

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lousie Holder has set up her Beckenham Elite $10 Haircuts For All business in her ex-partner's garage due to earthquake damage at her shop. Pictured cutting the hair of Trevor Spriggs".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:07 01:25:47

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Api Agsornwong (left) and Prakob Sresthakupt (right) are owners of Enjoy Thai Restaurant on Victoria Street which is now condemned. Pictured watching the buildings next door being demolished".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:13:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa outside near their make shift shelter as they have become too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:22 00:08:30

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Jim Anderton at the back of the crowd listening to people's concerns".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:07 01:25:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Api Agsornwong (left) and Prakob Sresthakupt (right) are owners of Enjoy Thai Restaurant on Victoria Street which is now condemned. Pictured watching the buildings next door being demolished".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 23:41:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Taking refuge at Linwood college, the McLeod family are too scared to go back to their house. From left: Aaron McLeod, Lorraine McLeod and Grant McLeod".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:07 07:34:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "2010 Canterbury Earthquake. Most houses should be able to be rebuilt on the land they are on. The Crean family at their red-stickered house. From left: Nadia, Rose (10), Stephen and Nathan Crean (5)".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:05 03:25:31

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Note left on a demolished car on Manchester Street by the entrance to Sol Square via Struthers Lane. 'Hi I was the driver of this cab. No one is hurt.'

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 23:42:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Taking refuge at Linwood college, the McLeod family are too scared to go back to their house. From left: Lorraine McLeod, Grant McLeod and Aaron McLeod (11)".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:07 01:25:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Api Agsornwong (left) and Prakob Sresthakupt (right) are owners of Enjoy Thai Restaurant on Victoria Street which is now condemned. Pictured watching the buildings next door being demolished".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:02 02:18:32

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "As a gesture of goodwill following the earthquake the Christchurch City Council's Recreation and Sport Centres are offering free admission to the pools this weekend. Jamie Curd (9) swimming for free at the Centennial Pool".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:05 05:18:47

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "2010 Canterbury Earthquake. Story to do with grants for people without water and sewage. Miriam O'Malley uses a portaloo outside her house on Maling Street. Daniella O'Malley is on left".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 23:50:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Taking refuge at Linwood college, the McLeod family are too scared to go back to their house. From left: Lorraine McLeod, Grant McLeod and Aaron McLeod (11)".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:21 13:44:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "George Ridgen (8) and his second cousin Amelia Ridgen (6), pupils at Greendale School, with a book 'The Octopus Tree', copies of which were donated by Boulcott School in Wellington after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 01:04:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Etusia Kaleuati slept in her van in a city car park with her 5 children. Etusia Kaleuati pictured with two of her children Uzziel (2) and Juliah (8 months)".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 23:44:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Taking refuge at Linwood college, the McLeod family are too scared to go back to their house. From left: Lorraine McLeod, Aaron McLeod (11) and Grant McLeod".