Imagine, if you will, that you were born in 1870. Your parents are colonists who journeyed to Christchurch to build a new life for themselves and their family. They’re not rich, but you live comfortably enough in this new country. … Continue reading →
“William Wilson was formerly a cabbage dealer in Canterbury; but fourteen years ago he was poor, whereas now he is rich, a circumstance attributable to a lucky speculation in a piece of land …
A Packing Case on Wheels Local and General. Star, Issue 6789, 8 May 1900, Page 3 A weird-looking vehicle has recently been seen travelling through the streets of the city much to the amusement and …
Notes on a Christchurch Trip By Fabian Bell Part V: A Visit to Some of the Suburbs and a Parting Nor’ Wester The room in which Bishop Julius was entertained at luncheon the other day is a par…
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Conan Doyle’s fascination with the supernatural brought him to New Zealand in 1920 – where he met a special terrier named ‘Darkie’ who he believed had mystical powers. In th…
“To settle what seems to be a somewhat vexed question, a representative of the Lyttelton Times yesterday made inquiries among a number of the Pilgrims with regard to the authenticity, or otherwise,…
“The tale of a shipwreck has for most readers a fascination unequalled by any other of the many forms of tragedy which from time to time sweep some unlucky band or section of humanity into et…
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Cuba Street, Wellington.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Cuba Street, Wellington.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Cuba Street, Wellington.
Pages 1 and 4 of a Christchurch Stands Tall sculpture trail map in the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 3 November 2014.
Pages 2 and 3 of a Christchurch Stands Tall sculpture trail map in the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 3 November 2014.
A copy of a letter from Empowered Christchurch to Peter Sparrow, Director of Building Control and Rebuild at the Christchurch City Council, sent on 23 October 2014. The letter is a response to another letter sent by Peter Sparrow to Empowered Christchurch regarding existing use rights and exemptions from a building consent. In this letter, Empowered Christchurch requests furthur clarification from the Christchurch Building Consent Authority about these concepts.
Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre has been off-limits to the public since it was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'ChristChurch Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on the corner of Station Road and Maurice Road in Auckland.
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 24 February 2014.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.