Maids of Misfortune

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Every year on the 14th February we celebrate St. Valentine’s day with the exchanging of small tokens of our love and affection with our significant others. As so often is the case, the exact origins of this holiday are clouded … Continue reading →

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:02:20 13:50:49)

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A photograph of street art on St Asaph Street. The artwork was created by Christchurch artist Rob Hood in January 2014, and is titled "This Wall Can't Talk". It was funded by the Ministry of Justice and commissioned by Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:08 14:23:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lion Nathan staff clean up the warehouse in St Asaph Street. Even though there has been a huge amount of destruction, beer supplies have been restored with the arrival of 55 shipping containers filled with beer from Auckland".

Roger Sutton/Man About Town Photograph 5

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A photograph of a paste-up from the Roger Sutton/Man About Town series, created by Nathan Ingram and Jemma Brown. The paste-up is titled "Running Hipster", and is on a building on the corner of Madras Street and St Asaph Street.

All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 70

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A photograph of Donna from St Albans standing next to an All Right? advertisement in a Adshel bus stop with her quote on it. The poster reads "What makes us feel all right? Great kai, secondhand books, fish & chips, parks & chirpy people".

All Right? Social Media: Facebook Cover Photo 12

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An image used as a St Patricks Day cover photo on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "It's all right to feel lucky." All Right? posted the image on their Facebook page on 17 March 2014 at 11:00am.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:08 (03)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 14:32:42

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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. Damage can be seen to the spires on the church tower. The spire-tops were removed for safety and to be repaired".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:08 (05)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:08 (02)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:08 14:20:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lion Nathan staff clean up the warehouse in St Asaph Street. Even though there has been a huge amount of destruction, beer supplies have been restored with the arrival of 55 shipping containers filled with beer from Auckland".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 05

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The Avon River in Richmond. The river level is very high, and the water is grey with silt. The photographer comments, "By the corner of Medway St and River Rd. The Avon seems to be very full, with grey silt laden water".

All Right? Social Media: Facebook Profile Picture 17

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An image used as a St Patricks Day profile picture on the All Right? Facebook page. The image reads, "It's all right to feel lucky." All Right? posted the image on their Facebook page on 17 March 2014 at 11:00am.

Rose Historic Chapel 2007 (see text + link below)

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Sadly the Chapel has been badly damaged in the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011 - see photo at www.flickr.com/photos/geofftrotter/5570195671/in/photostr... The Rose Historic Chapel formerly St Mary’s Convent Chapel is the sole su...

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Steel frames are being used to shore the unstable facade of the St John the Baptist Church at Latimer Square while the building is being repaired and strengthened following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:11:18 09:51:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Arbuckle, owner of St Martins Garage Ltd, with one of his two 60,000 litre fuel tanks that are being removed to be checked for earthquake damage. The fibreglass tanks haven't leaked, but had moved following the Heathcote shake".

How to read a landscape

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Some of you might have been to the St James Conservation Area, a remote and beautiful area managed by the Department of Conservation. You might have been cycling or walking there, or you might have been drawn by the romance … Continue reading →

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: The Worry Bug Photograph 26

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A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: The Worry Bug Photograph 23

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A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground, a ONE News cameraperson films the events. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 088

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to St Paul's School in Dallington. Large cracks can be seen in the surface of the asphalt. Silt from liquefaction is visible in front of the school buildings. Tape has been placed on the building to keep people away.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 87

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A photograph of St John the Baptist Church on the corner of Madras and Hereford Streets. Sections of the closest wall have crumbled and steel bracing has been used to hold up the rest. Wire fencing has been placed around the bracing as a cordon.

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 78

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A news crew have set up a satellite dish on the side of the road in Stoneyhurst Street. In the background is the rubble of a demolished wooden building. The photographer comments, "TV crews set up near Bealey-Papanui corner - these were in Stoneyhurst St".

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: The Worry Bug Photograph 24

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A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground, a ONE News cameraperson films the events. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: The Worry Bug Photograph 27

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A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: The Worry Bug Photograph 28

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A photograph of balloons about to be released. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. In the foreground is Tracey Chambers from The Canterbury Community Trust. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.

The Church in the Quakes: Fr Dan Doyle's Transcript

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A transcript of Fr Dan Doyle's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 31 October 2012. Doyle is a Catholic priest, formerly for the Parish of Rangiora. Currently he is a priest at St Anne's, Woolston.

The Church in the Quakes: Rev'd Sam Knight's Video

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A video recording of Rev'd Sam Knight's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons of 5 October 2012. Knight was the Youth and Men's Pastor at Sumner/Redcliffs and is now the Curate at St Barnabas.

Gap Filler Fun Fair Photograph 1

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A photograph of a banner advertising the Gap Filler Fun Fair. The banner is hung on the entrance to Church Square.

Gap Filler Fun Fair Photograph 7

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A photograph of two stilt walkers performing at the Gap Filler Fun Fair.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 160-161: Gap Filler Fun F…

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A PDF copy of pages 160-161 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Gap Filler Fun Fair'. Photos: Gap Filler