A photograph of the lens of the Townsend Telescope. The lens is the most crucial component of the telescope. Despite damage to the surrounding parts, the lens was unharmed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Because of this, the telescope can be restored.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
Baskets of flowers for the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. The photographer comments, "These baskets of flowers were brought by the organisers, in case anyone wasn't able to bring their own flowers".
A woman casts flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
Baskets of flowers for the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. The photographer comments, "These baskets of flowers were brought by the organisers, in case anyone wasn't able to bring their own flowers".
Food cabinets in Man's Bakery and Cafe on Hereford Street. Food abandoned on 22 February 2011 can still be seen inside. The photographer comments, "It's a bit scary how fresh those biscuits still look - says something about the amount of preservatives we put in our food".
A video of an interview with Mark Forster, Operations Manager of the Christchurch Gondola, about the revamp of the gondola. The attraction has been closed since 22 February 2011 while the café and restaurant is being renovated and the rock fall from the hill above mitigated.
Food cabinets in Man's Bakery and Cafe on Hereford Street. Food abandoned on 22 February 2011 can still be seen inside. The photographer comments, "It's a bit scary how fresh those biscuits still look - says something about the amount of preservatives we put in our food".
A photograph of a set of ten paintings by Julia Holden. The paintings are of different sites in the central city, after the earthquake.
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A new exhibition is simply called " 37". The show is by the photographer Doc Ross, features 37 Christchurch people captured on film using a 37 second exposure. The aim: to reflect the length of time their city shook during February 2011's devastating earthquake. Katy Gosset hears some of the stories behind the exhibition and hits the streets to record her own take on the 37 second concept.
Visitors to the Pallet Pavilion enjoying beers and a game of Scrabble. A colourful umbrella blocks them from the rain.
A stall at the Pallet Pavillion's vintage market. The stall owner has used the gaps between the pallets as shelving for the shoes she is selling.
A photograph of portaloos near Cathedral Square during the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was part of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of Ryan Reynolds operating a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is in the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
The Escargot', a mini golf course built by Gap Filler. It has been made out of green felt and rubber piping.
Shoppers and stalls at tthe Pallet Pavilion's vintage market.
A band performing on the stage of the Pallet Pavilion.
Bar staff pouring a beer at the Pallet Pavilion.
People playing Jenga at the Pallet Pavilion.
Local comedian Keith Preene arriving at the Pallet Pavilion Talent Show on a pallet.
People listening to a band at the Pallet Pavilion.
A rack of magazines at the Pallet Pavilion's vintage market.
Shoppers and stalls at the Pallet Pavilion's vintage market.
A woman standing by the wall of the Pallet Pavilion.
People playing scrabble at a Pallet Pavilion event.
A contestant performing at the Pallet Pavilion talent show.
A contestant performing at the Pallet Pavilion talent show.