The Botanic Gardens, in the background is part of the Peacock Fountain, Christchurch I-site in a portacom on the left and the Art Centre. In the foreground is a wheelbarrow with some gardening equipment.
The Christchurch Art Gallery, with a Police car parked on the road in front. On the forecourt of the gallery is the sculpture "Reasons for Voyaging", a collaboration between Canterbury sculptor, Graham Bennett and architect, David Cole.
A photograph of emergency tape cordoning off a wall on the edge of the site of the 'Words of Hope' event.
Gold Award presented to Jade Rutherford and Gina Scandrett, the 'voices' of the Student Volunteer Army, who co-ordinated and tracked all jobs and movements of the organisation. Jade is from Tauranga and Gina is from Christchurch.
The road, driveway and footpath are covered in silt from liquefaction on Papanui Road. In the background is the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, which has had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.
This thesis was completed by Abigail Thompson for her Master of Architecture (Professional) at the University of Auckland in 2012. It was initiated with the aim of the addressing the destruction of many Christchurch buildings following the earthquakes, and investigates the role of architecture in public memory and ways of reconnecting people with the city. Note that some images in the thesis have been obscured in order to avoid copyright infringement.
A video of an interview with Wayne Holton-Jeffreys, Public Transport Manager at Enivonment Canterbury, about the bus shortage in Christchurch after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes has heard evidence questioning the measure used to judge how resistant a building is to earthquake damage. It's come on the second day of hearings into why unreinforced masonry buildings collapsed in Christchurch during the February 22nd earthquake, killing 40 people.
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. As time drifts by, more quickly now it seems! Somewhere inside of me youth still lingers, I’m still chasing dreams and butterflies And gazing at rainbows in wonder! For I believe youth never fades In the eyes of those who can see From the inside out! From a poem by Annab...
Collapsed roof and parapet following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Collapsed roof and parapet following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Collapsed roof and parapet following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Collapsed roof and parapet following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Cracked parapet caused by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Cracked parapet caused by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Arbuckle, owner of St Martins Garage Ltd, with one of his two 60,000 litre fuel tanks that are being removed to be checked for earthquake damage. The fibreglass tanks haven't leaked, but had moved following the Heathcote shake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Phil Thorn has won a trip to Singapore after being nominated by Diane Smith for help he gave during the earthquake. Pictured on his way to doing one of his many neighbourly tasks: digging lillies out of Dianne Smith and Heather Smith's pond".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Phil Thorn has won a trip to Singapore after being nominated by Diane Smith for help he gave during the earthquake. Pictured on his way to doing one of his many neighbourly tasks: digging lillies out of Dianne Smith and Heather Smith's pond".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Phil Thorn has won a trip to Singapore after being nominated by Diane Smith for help he gave during the earthquake. Pictured on his way to doing one of his many neighbourly tasks: digging lillies out of Dianne Smith and Heather Smith's pond".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker, too busy with meetings and work to get fully on the election campaign trail. In a meeting with Jason Kerrison and Paul Ellis about the earthquake relief concert. From left: Jo Blair, Jason Kerrison, Paul Ellis and Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker, too busy with meetings and work to get fully on the election campaign trail. In a meeting with Jason Kerrison and Paul Ellis about the earthquake relief concert. From left: Jo Blair, Jason Kerrison, Paul Ellis and Bob Parker".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Al Nisbet, cartoonist at The Press, emerges from the rubble that collapsed over the desk he took shelter under as the earthquake hit. The debris is from the floor above that pancaked, killing one Press employee".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, Tamatea Briggs (12) sit under a make shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Charlie Tarawa, and Ngarita Briggs (8) sit under a make-shift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water. They are too scared to go in the house so are sleeping on the lawn".