New research suggests about half the Christchurch businesses which left the central city after the Canterbury earthquakes are unlikely to return.
Morning Report comes from Christchurch as the city remembers the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck a year ago tomorrow.
Three men chat in a pub. One of them reads a newspaper article about the Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker, who commented that he was scared of earthquakes when in Wellington. All three drinkers would rather be in Wellington than trapped beside Bob Parker at a dinner table. Context: Christchurch's Mayor has told the Emergency Management Conference he's scared to be in Wellington. He gave graphic descriptions of the Christchurch earthquakes, getting people to bang on the tables for 45 seconds so they could see what it felt like. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.
Decribes the new Re:Start village project in the Cashel Mall, which housing business previously located in Christchurch’s central city. Includes a directory of retailers, events, photographs, information about parking and access, and Christchurch central city news.
Plywood windows and doors, Shirley Road. File reference: CCL-2012-05-10-Around-Shirley-May-2012 DSC_02861.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A panoramic photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of Barnaby Bennett of Freerange Press (right) addressing the crowd for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City' at Smash Palace. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
North Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. Tens of thousands turned out today to mark the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck the city at 12.51pm on 22 February, 2011. 185 people lost their lives. file.stuff.co.nz/stuff/12-51/ Took 4 pa...
The chief executive of the Christchurch City Council says there's no pressure from Treasury officials or the Earthquake Recovery authority to sell assets.
A photograph of the Christchurch City Council Building on Hereford Street, taken from the Hereford Street bridge over the Avon River.
A PDF copy of a letter from the Anglican Advocacy (formerly the Anglican Life Social Justice Unit), to Christchurch City Council requesting exemption from parking requirements for inner city east landowners.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1687 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Saturday 14 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16IMG_1466 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1689 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Saturday 14 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1514 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Saturday 14 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16IMG_1505 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1682 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Saturday 14 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16IMG_1462 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1678 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1697 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Saturday 14 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1512 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monday 16 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-16-IMG_1680 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.