Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 16:28:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. Damaged spire-tops lie on the ground after being removed from the church tower".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 12:42:31

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key visits a waste water plant near Bromley. Ian Wishart and Gerry Brownlee in the background".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:10:05

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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. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:14:35

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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. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:17:04

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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. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 11:45:20

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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. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".

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A photograph of SPCA Wellington vehicles parked on the intersection of Lichfield and Manchester Streets after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, the earthquake damage to the Tower Chambers building can be seen.

Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:12:09 11:37:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard O'Brien who is in the Rocky Horror Show will donate his guitar to the earthquake relief fund after the show. O'Brien (left) with Mayor Bob Parker and the guitar".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:07 13:16:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged. Richard Cosgrove, Press Illustrations Editor, documents the event".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:07 13:27:11

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged. George Piper (L) The Press carpenter oversees the removal".

Diabetes Centre Photograph 038

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A photograph of a green sticker on the window of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue. The sticker was placed on the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake, indicating that has been inspected and is safe to enter.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (18)

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A video of Op Shop performing at the Band Together concert in Hagley Park. The concert was held on the 23 October 2010 for the people of Canterbury after the 2010 earthquakes.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:21 17:32:26

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive. From top: Gary, Lisa, Danielle (6) and Blake (4) are thrilled after learning ANZ will cover the full value of their house".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:21 13:01:53

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vandals broke into and damaged the 1885 historic Church of the Good Shepherd in Phillips Street after the September earthquake. Constable Geoff McLean (crime scene officer) dusts for prints".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:10:08 09:13:48

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Eileen Woolf and her husband Bevin are now living in a caravan and motor home on their front lawn, after the 4 September earthquake has left their Pine Beach home unliveable".

SPCA Canterbury Photograph 04

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A photograph of members from Massey University's Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) ready to depart. VERT travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to assist with the caring of animals.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:12:14 00:36:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Kaiapoi businesses and retail outlets are struggling post-earthquake leading into Christmas. The Rooster cafe operating out of a prefab building after their building was demolished. Janeen Johnson bringing out coffee".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 16:58:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery. Pictured with Mayor Bob Parker".

A Big Mobile Generator

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A large mobile generator on Travis Road. The photographer comments, "Big mobile generator giving power and relief to hard pressed families in North New Brighton after the Christchurch quake".

Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:23:10

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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. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:18 12:26:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lyttelton Farmers Market two weeks after the 7.1 quake. L-R: Lily McClure (6) and her sisters Sarah (9) and Ella (10) from Leeston enjoying a bit of normanilty".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:04 17:00:49

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Prime Minister John Key visited Christchurch after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake at 0435 Saturday morning. Mayor Bob Parker. Civil Defence have set up base at Christchurch Art Gallery".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:13:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:13:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:14:45

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:14:11

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".

Timaru Herald Image: John Bisset 2010:09:07 13:19:17

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Luke Robb 10, Mitchell Fraser and Zack Robb. Mitchell, Luke and Zack's cousin, helps them settle into Sacred Heart Timaru after their school was closed in Christchurch due to the earthquake".

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A photograph captioned by Elizabeth Ackerman, "Brandon, Lance and Elizabeth". The photograph was taken during the Residential Access Project which gave residents temporary access within the red-zone cordon in order to retrieve items from their homes after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Blowing smoke: clay pipes, advertising and other things in the 19th century

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

As the study of human history, it comes as no surprise that archaeology can be an exercise in contradictions. Humans are, after all, complex and paradoxical creatures. From a material culture perspective, one of the most obvious and frustrating incongruities … Continue reading →

New property values in Christchurch

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Residents of some Christchurch suburbs could be in for bigger than expected rates rises after the first QV valuations since the earthquakes. The average Christchurch home now has a rating value of 455 thousand dollars, which translates into an annual rates bill of just over two thousand dollars.