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A picnic bench on an empty site left after the demolition of a building.

Colombo St, Sydenham. Hidden gem

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Revealed after the SoulFood Cafe building was demolished

Hidden gem

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Revealed after the SoulFood Cafe building was demolished

Three time capsules opened in Christchurch today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.

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An empty and overgrown space left after the demolition of a building on Victoria Street.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 451

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A car has been damaged after a section of the building has fallen onto it.

A photograph of members of Massey University's Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) working in the central city red zone after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. VERT travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to assist with caring for animals. Each member is wearing a hard hat, face masks, and a head lamp.

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Gnome Away From Home

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After the liquefaction has been cleaned up we have piles of the stuff on our streets waiting for the council to pick it up. This little Gnome is obviously doing its bit as Christchurch cleans up after the 6.3 magnitude quake 22 February 2011.

Photograph number UC 11-0091-19

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The University of Canterbury Mace is safe in its box, after being rescued from the Registry Building.

Retail therapy another strand to Christchurch's recovery

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Shopping or retail therapy is helping some Christchurch residents return to normality after the February earthquake.

Food distribution in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A week after the devastating earthquake many are still needing assistance to get essential provisions such as food and water.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 294

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Detail of Knit World and its windows. The surrounding area was badly damaged after the February earthquake.

Hawkey, Allan Charles 1941-:[Looting after the Christchurch earthquake] 25…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A policeman and his dog stop outside a house wrecked in the Christchurch earthquake and phone for assistance saying 'Have found signs of low-life' because he can see 'Christchurch looting in progress'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch, which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. The courage, generosity and 'can do' attitude of the people has been wonderful apart from the antisocial behaviour of a few looters and others taking advantage of the situation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Helping after the Christchurch earthquake] …

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

The cartoon shows an arm clothed in a blue shirt which is covered with the printed names of all the people and organisations who have provided assistance to the people of Christchurch since the earthquake of 22 February 2011. The include 'neighbours', 'charities', 'communities', 'church groups etc. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Clark, Laurence, 1949-:[Survivors' guilt after the Christchurch earthquake…

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A man reads about the Christchurch earthquake in the newspaper and although he can count on two months of warm weather he feels bad, suffering from survivors' guilt. His wife tells him that it will be raining for most of the time over the next couple of months, which makes him feel better. Context - The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Christchurch Cathedral after the earthquake] 2…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

The cartoon shows the Christchurch Cathedral surrounded by rubble and with its steeple gone. The bell lies on the ground and pieces of broken stone form the word 'tragedy'. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:[Leaving Christchurch after the earthquake] 3 M…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Two men working on the cleanup after the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 stop for a chat. One says 'Did I tell you my family was on the first ship!' and the other replies 'Blow that! - I got mine out on the first plane!' Context - the 22 February earthquake in Christchurch. The first man is talking about his ancestors coming to New Zealand in the 1940s and the second man is talking about sending his family out of Christchurch after the earthquake. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).