An image desgined for use as a cover photo on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "Painful or progress? Live Brighter." 'Live Brighter' was an All Right? campaign to encourage happier, healthier behaviours and lifestyles that began in 2016.
A photograph of a section of a mural on the corner of Byron Street and Colombo Street. The section depicts an older man saying, "That's the thing about unconditional love!" A younger man is also partially visible.
The opening credits of "Draquila - Italy Trembles" at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. "Draquila - Italy Trembles" is a documentary that examines the Berlusconi government's corruption and abuse of power during the aftermath of the 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy. It was directed by Sabina Guzzanti.
A photograph of the badly-damaged John Bull Cycles building on the corner of Colombo Street and Tuam Street. Most of the building's facade has fallen away and it has been cordoned off with wire fencing. Signs indicating that the business has relocated can be seen in the window.
A discarded shoe that has been left on the grass beside Cashel Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Behind it, emergency personnel can be seen helping themselves to food provided to refuel them while searching for trapped people in the ruins of the Canterbury Television Building.
A PDF copy of eight Adshel poster designs that appeared for phase 1 of the All Right? campaign. Each poster begins with the phrase, "It's all right...". The posters appeared in both Metrolite and Superlite variations for Adshel bus shelters.
An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts 'All Righties' flying a kite accompanied by a dog. The image reads, "When did you last get caught up in the moment? It's the simple things that bring us joy".
A photograph of Speakers' Corner, an event that gathered citizens, architects, urbanists, developers and government officials to The Commons to speak about the importance of flexible and temporary spaces in the creation of cities. Speakers' Corner was part of FESTA 2014 and supported by Athfield Architects.
Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch, has unveiled a bold new plan for the parts of the town wiped off the map in the Canterbury earthquakes. The plan proposes having house boats on the river that runs through the town, there'll be a place for campervans to park up and a covered sports facility is on the cards.
A photograph of a person wearing a mask and pushing a wooden cart that supported a large-scale puppet. The puppet is in the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of children standing on the plinth where the statue of John Robert Godley, Canterbury's founder, once stood. Members of the public are viewing the damaged cathedral from a walkway that was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
A worker repairs a leaning power pole in Bexley. The photographer comments, "I was told that this electricity pole in Bexley always leans after every big earthquake. Maybe it might take more than a one man and one shovel to put 'straight'".
A photograph of a detail of the front of Christ Church Cathedral. A stained-glass window remains intact despite the collapsed stonework that surrounds it. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled. Steel bracing has been placed against the wall to limit further damage.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
A video of a press conference with Bishop Victoria Matthews in the Botanic Gardens about the plans for the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. Matthews announces that the cathedral will be deconstructed, allowing the safe retrieval of taonga and heritage items within the building.
A residential property in Bexley with an overgrown garden. The photographer comments, "Today I took a drive around the residential area between Bexley and New Brighton. It was a stark reminder to be thankful for the situation we're in and perhaps not complain too much that our garden wall hasn't yet been rebuilt".
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team inside the Craigs Investment Partners House on Armagh Street. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A damaged building on Riccarton Road near Deans Avenue. The front wall of the building has crumbled onto the footpath in front. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon. Flowers on the fence suggest that somebody lost their life in this building.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
A photograph of Robin Duff's house at 386 Oxford Terrace. Weeds have grown near the fence and the grass has not been mowed. A yellow sticker on the door indicates that the access to the house is restricted.
A photograph of street art on the rear wall of Wicked Campers on Ferry Road, taken from Leeds Street. AMI stadium is visible in the background. The photographer believes that the artist may be '007'.
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One model of the Temple for Christchurch with a rectangular base of Jarrah and solid silver conical shapes and wave like walls representing the movement of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Based on the Temple for Christchurch sculpture that was designed by Hippathy Valentine.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Efforts are being made to shore up and strengthen this building (corner of Hereford Street / Manchester Street) to save it from demolition after it suffered structural damage in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.
Slipping of the tectonic plates caused tension cracks on this previously unknown faultline that runs through this paddock; magnitude 7.1 earthquake in mid-Canterbury on Saturday 4 September 2010.