Gulls are well known for swooping in and flogging food off your plate or picnic and now they are making a complete menace of themselves in Christchurch's New Regent street. Local businesses are being over-run by the red and black-billed gulls that are nesting on the rooves of buildings along the street, swooping and pooping all over the place. It's not the first time they've invaded, they started breeding in 2019 in an earthquake damaged building on the corner of Armagh and New Regent streets. The problem is both the red and black-billed gulls are protected. Casey Alderson from Belle Cafe spoke to Lisa Owen.
A photograph of the Little India building on the corner of Gloucester Street and New Regent Street. One of the doors has been boarded up with plywood. USAR codes and a red sticker can be seen on the other.
Uneven paving along the tram tracks on New Regent Street. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the buildings behind. Many have scaffolding holding up their awnings and on their front walls.
A photograph of looking south out a window of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Building on Armagh Street. Notable landmarks include: New Regent Street in the bottom left of the photograph; the Rendezvous Hotel in the centre; and the Hotel Grand Chancellor in the background.
A photograph of emergency management personnel walking down New Regent Street towards the intersection of Armagh Street. Pavers along either side of the tramline have risen and shifted out of place. Many tables and chairs from cafes and restaurants are still sitting outside.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "New Regent Street plans on track".
A video of an interview with Sonya Smith about the lack of access to her store on New Regent Street. Smith has not been able to access her store since the 22 February 2011 earthquake, and still has about $60,000 worth of personal possessions inside the store. In contrast, many of the other stores on the street have been restored and reopened.
Staff prepare coffee in a cafe in the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
A photograph of two people at The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery on New Regent Street, during the Sound Sky exhibition. The exhibition was part of FESTA 2014, and presented layers of stories, sounds and speculative futures for Christchurch.
A photograph of two people at The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery on New Regent Street, during the Sound Sky exhibition. The exhibition was part of FESTA 2014, and presented layers of stories, sounds and speculative futures for Christchurch.
A photograph of emergency management personnel examining a building on New Regent Street. Pavers on either side of the tramline have risen and shifted out of place. Many tables and chairs from cafes and restaurants are still sitting outside.
The view from upstairs in a cafe in the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
The view from upstairs in a cafe in the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
A video about the restoration of New Regent Street. The restoration is hoped to be completed in time for the Christmas shopping season. The project is being led by Edward Leeson of Naylor Love, who is also managing the restoration of the Isaac Theatre Royal next door.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A group of engineers in New Regent Street".
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "CBD".
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a crowd in a shop on New Regent Street, for the launch of Whole House Reuse. The official release of the Materials Catalogue and premiere of a short documentary was part of FESTA 2013.
Members of the public view a jewellery store in the newly re-opened New Regent Street.
The damaged New Regent Street facades. Scaffolding has been placed under the awnings. The BNZ building on Armargh Street can be seen in the background.
A photograph of a poster above the staircase at The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery on New Regent Street. The poster is advertising the Sound Sky exhibition. The exhibition was part of FESTA 2014, and presented layers of stories, sounds and speculative futures for Christchurch.
A video of a tour of Gloucester Street from Dallington to Rolleston Avenue, a five kilometre journey which can be seen as a cross-section of the Canterbury rebuild. The video includes footage of the site of the demolished St George's Presbyterian Church in Linwood, New Regent Street, the Rendezvous Hotel, the Isaac Theatre Royal, the Press building, the Christchurch Art Gallery, and Christ's College.
Members of the public shopping at the fudge store on the newly re-opened New Regent Street.