Book: Quaky Cat

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One blue soft cover children’s book titled 'Quaky Cat' with text by Diana Noonan and colour illustrations by Gavin Bishop. The earthquakes and accompanying aftershocks in Canterbury proved to be a very frightening experience, especially for children. This book was written in response to the 4 September 2010 earthquake to help children understan...

Ireos Search Light: White Light of Hope

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One Space Cannon VH Ireos 7000 search light with pan and tilt ability and 7000 watt Xenon lamp. Reading on hour meter 02954.75 hours. One of the White Lights of Hope used as a symbol of support for Christchurch following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The White Lights of Hope lit up the skies of Christchurch every night from 4 September 2011 ...

Portable Toilet: Seat, Frame and Bucket

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One improvised toilet comprised of a wooden frame with a white plastic toilet seat and lid attached with screws and tape; underneath is a red Lifestyle brand 9.6 litre plastic bucket. Example of the portable toilet designed to be distributed by the Christchurch City Council following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One common problem experienc...

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Monavale, a publicly owned heritage building and gardens - can't see it surviving this one.

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mackenzie ave - this is five days after the quake - earlier photos on flickr show it developed over some time. Liquifaction - does some strange things.

Photograph by Paul Corliss 0506

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Carlton corner, post 22 February earthquake".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 0507

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Carlton corner, post 22 February earthquake".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 22

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Damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted, and some bricks have fallen, exposing the lining paper and framing below. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. I think it's broken".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 00:52:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 00:51:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson, 2011:02:23 13:09:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson, 2011:02:23 13:09:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 04:59:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 04:59:57

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson, 2011:02:23 14:30:17

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

The Timaru Herald Image: Natasha Martin 2011:02:25 11:20:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake 22 February 2011. Behind Avon Rowing Club."

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 01:18:11

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 01:16:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 02:32:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 02:12:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 02:31:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:23 02:36:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 04:47:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:22 22:38:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:22 23:27:07

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 00:38:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 00:38:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 00:37:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 00:38:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 00:02:17

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch".