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A digger works on top of a pile of soil and building rubble.

Bathing Machines and Indecent Swimming Attire – New Brighton and Sumner Be…

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Bathing machines are at last to be established at Sumner, and they will supply a want which has long been felt. There is one already at New Brighton in connection with the Hotel, but I should imagi…

New Brighton businesses urge council to help revive town

Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton say something needs to be done urgently to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury Earthquakes, with thousands of people - and customers - leaving the area due to land damage under their homes. And they're pointing the fingers at city leaders like the Christchurch City Council and its rebuild agency, Development Christchurch. Logan Church spoke to New Brighton business owner Nigel Gilmore.

Central Canterbury News Image: Gary Moody 2010:09:05 16:28:06

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Sightseeing, South Brighton bridge".

Central Canterbury News Image: Gary Moody 2010:09:05 16:25:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "South Brighton Bridge sightseeing ".

The Strange Colours and Forms in Liquefaction

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Liquefaction in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "After the double quake local to my home, the liquefaction made strange shapes in the liquid content of the outpourings".

NZ's second community fridge opens in New Brighton

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch suburb of New Brighton was hit hard by the Christchurch earthquakes, with roads that still haven't been fixed and many families on struggle street. One local is hoping a fridge offering free food, will help. 

Fairfax Video, November 2012 (9)

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A video examining the New Brighton Master Plan released by the Christchurch City Council. The plan proposes extending Oram Avenue through to the car park on Hawke Street and moving the supermarket to the back of the Hawke Street car park. The slow road through the top part of the mall will also be extended through the pedestrianized section, and a bus exchange will be built on Beresford Street.

Cracks Along the Path

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Cracks in a pathway beside the Avon River in New Brighton, caused by the land slumping towards the river. The photographer comments, "On the left of the picture the ground has dropped down half a metre".

Christchurch Press Infographic: 17 October 2012 (3)

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A page banner promoting an article about New Brighton's future.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1966

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The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1967

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The New Brighton Pier still intact after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch Mail Image: Elliot Sim 2010:09:05 16:34:36

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "New Brighton bridge after the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 22:42:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. New Brighton".

New Brighton businesses blast city leaders' 'lack of unity'

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton are demanding urgent action to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury Earthquakes, with thousands of people - and customers - leaving the area due to land damage under their homes.

Fairfax Video, April 2012 (9)

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A video of an interview with Jeremy and Tania Tomkins about their living situation after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The family of four were forced to move into their garage after the earthquake damaged their New Brighton home.

20130524_7198_1D3-105 Cones - New Brighton Road