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Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 307

Images, UC QuakeStudies

People watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 309

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 008

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Children watch as the fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 009

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Children watch as the fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 308

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

20130123_1662_1D3-35 Canterbury substation (Day 23/365)

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The electrical supply substation built into the Lion Breweries Canterbury Draught brewery in St Asaph Street, Christchurch. Now the whole complex is being demolished due to earthquake damage.

The Ferrymead 'water's edge apartment': a life story

Research Papers, Lincoln University

High rise developments dominate skylines and are contentious in many low rise urban environments. Christchurch is no exception and its residents have historically been vocal in articulating their opinions on matters they care about, especially in regard to projects they perceive will ruin their ‘garden city’. At the turn of the millennium, developers were preparing yet another proposal which would get the tongues wagging in Christchurch with the development of the former Ferrymead Tavern site on Ferry Road. The planning process was a long and antagonistic one with many individuals viewing the built towers with a look of ‘disgust’ and discontent. In an ironic twist, the seismic activity in Christchurch over the last few years which has had major implications for a range of planning issues, incrementally led to the death of highly controversial Ferrymead ‘Water’s Edge’ Apartments.

20131228_6787_1D3-82 Twelve Days of Christmas (part 2)

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The NG building on Madras Street was given the go ahead to repair earthquake damage, which the owners did at some expense, Now, the government want this land to build a central city stadium, so there is a protest on the windows set to the Christmas song the Twelve Days of Christmas. 12 million road cones 11 thousand Hi-Viz (vests) 10 Council m...

20131228_6786_1D3-97 Twelve Days of Christmas (part 1)

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The NG building on Madras Street was given the go ahead to repair earthquake damage, which the owners did at some expense, Now, the government want this land to build a central city stadium, so there is a protest on the windows set to the Christmas song the Twelve Days of Christmas. 12 million road cones 11 thousand Hi-Viz (vests) 10 Council m...

20131228_6797_1D3-58 The old Odeon Theatre

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The back of the old Odeon movie theatre, that was for about 15-20 years a New Life Christian Centre. This is earthquake damage, although the roof was lifted off in 2011. I don't know whether this is a building that they want to save or still awaiting demolition. The smaller building to the immediate left was restored a few years ago and for a...

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 047

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A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers and photos are left at the steps of the temporary memorial.

City council could lose power to authorise building consents

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council has received a strong warning from the Earthquake Recovery Minister to speed up its processing of building consents or lose its power to authorise consents.

Tower insurance admits seeking cheapest option

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tower Insurance has increased the amount it is willing to pay towards repairing an earthquake-damaged Christchurch home, but is still refusing to pay for a more expensive rebuild.

CERA pays more for PR advice

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority spent more than three million dollars on communications staff and consultants in the last financial year, up by a third on the previous year.

Midday News for 20 February 2013

Audio, Radio New Zealand

About 70 percent of Canterbury's residential earthquake claims have not been dealt with and submissions on the closure of Christchurch schools show some are willing to sacrifice their neighbours.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 057

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A mother's message to her son Andrew, who lost his life in the 22 February 2011 earthquake, is attached to a fence on the memorial day two years later.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 310

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Two women watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 394

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A memorial plaque in a garden in Re:Start mall reads, "In memory of those who lost their lives in City Mall during the earthquake of 22 February 2011".

Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 393

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A memorial plaque in a garden in Re:Start mall reads, "In memory of those who lost their lives in City Mall during the earthquake of 22 February 2011".

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 048

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers and photos are left at the steps of the temporary memorial.

Midday News for 15 April 2013

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An Assistant Police Commissioner may have to give evidence in Kim Dotcom's compensation case and the Government accepts almost all the recommedations made by the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

50 year old message in a bottle found in Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A message in a bottle, hidden under the floor of a Christchurch home for over fifty years, has been discovered during earthquake repairs and its writer's been tracked down.

20130424_6256_1D3-400 South New Brighton Jetty - 1

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The jetty in the South New Brighton Domain was rebuilt a few years ago. It was straight and level till the earthquakes. Has been closed for 2½ years now.

20130424_6254_1D3-400 South New Brighton Jetty - 2

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The jetty in the South New Brighton Domain was rebuilt a few years ago. It was straight and level till the earthquakes. Has been closed for 2½ years now.