New Brighton businesses urge council to help revive town

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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.

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

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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…

Are My Boots Big Enough to Tackle a Broken Sewer?

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Workers inspect a broken sewerage line in New Brighton. The photographer comments, "After the Christchurch earthquake on 23 December 2011 the sewer pipe got badly damaged at New Brighton and was leaking into the Avon River. I think the guy was worried about the fast flow causing him to fill his boots rather than the depth".

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".

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 ".

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

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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.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:09:08

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:10:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:08:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:10:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:08:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:08:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:05

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:33

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:10

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

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

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:05:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:07:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:04 04:10:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Flooding in New Brighton".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2034

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Shoppers at the community market at the New Brighton Pedestrian Mall.