People in Cathedral Square on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access. The plinth where the statue of John Robert Godley, Canterbury's founder, once stood.
People enjoying the nice weather on the grass field next to New Brighton Beach. In the background is the New Brighton Pier, the Salt on the Pier restaurant and the New Brighton Public Library.
University of Canterbury law student Sean Scully and his dog Guiness, who were recognised at the 2012 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards for helping people in the aftermath of the 22 February earthquake.
Training and working as an archaeologist can be an interesting experience, not just because of the work we do, but thanks to the preconceptions and opinions of the people around us. Like so many other professions, archaeology is an extremely … Continue reading →
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At the turn of the 20th century, Christchurch’s rubbish disposal underwent a fiery transformation. After 50 years of settlement, Christchurch was facing a rubbish crisis that was starting to get people worried. The council’s weekly kerbside rubbish collection service, which … Continue reading →
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Shows a mobile phone with a text on it that reads 'Dear Chch (Christchurch) thinking of u (you) all xxx NZ'. Context: Refers to the commemoration events taking place in Christchurch on 22 February 2012 which is the first anniversary of the 2011 earthquake which killed 185 people. Mobile phones were instrumental in helping to locate victims and in enabling people to communicate with trapped victims. B&W and colour versions of this cartoon available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Members of the public in Cranmer Square, the meeting point for many businesses after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Two people at the front of the photo are wearing dressing gowns and wheeling luggage.
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people. Behind them smoke is billowing from the remains of the building.
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people. Behind them smoke is billowing from the remains of the building.
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people. Behind them smoke is billowing from the remains of the building.
Crowds at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. More than 40,000 people attended the memorial service in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011. A banner reading, 'Rise up Christchurch' is flying above the crowd.
Members of the Urban Search and Rescue taskforce conferring on the site of the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Behind them, emergency personnel can be seen searching the rubble for trapped people.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "People queue for free tickets to this weekend's Canterbury rugby game at AMI stadium. The Canterbury Rugby Union have made all tickets to the game free after the Christchurch earthquake".
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people. Behind them smoke is billowing from the remains of the building.
A New Zealand flag being held by a member of the public at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. More than 40,000 people attended the memorial service in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Reporter Jeff Neems with his survival kits".
A photograph of people at The Physics Room for Urban T(act)ics, a symposium exploring tactics and acts of urbanism. The event was organised by Barnaby Bennett and was part of FESTA 2013.
A sign for the temporary shuttle service at the University of Canterbury, transporting people from the Ilam to Dovedale campus. The sign reads, "UC Campus Community Shuttle Service, Dovedale-Ilam, pick up/drop off".
Emergency personnel lifting a metal beam from the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street during their search for trapped people. Behind them smoke is billowing from the remains of the building.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people setting up The Nomadic Sauna on a vacant site on Manchester Street. The Nomadic Sauna was a portable, Native American-inspired sauna made from wood and canvas for FESTA 2013.