Remote-controlled digger starts work on Christchurch Cathedral

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A remote-operated digger has started work on Christchurch Cathedral removing rubble from the historic building. It's a job project managers are describing as a world first - and a significant breakthrough in the clean up of Christchurch's earthquake damaged Cathedral. Adam Burns reports.

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Environmental Health Officers outside the Christchurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square.

Torlesse Building, the first stone structure in Cathedral Square

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The first stone structure built in Cathedral Square was the small Gothic stone Torlesse building. Situated in the south-west corner of the square, the two storey, three gable dormer windowed buildi…

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A photograph of the Transitional Cathedral.

Christchurch cathedral decision delayed until September

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September.

Letter from Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck

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Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck writes about the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake.

View to Cathedral Square

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File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0269 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Behind the Cathedral

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:53:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:45:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:46:03

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:55:33

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:56:45

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:55:25

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:55:15

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:50:32

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:49:02

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:54:08

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:47:55

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:46:06

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Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:48:58

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Sue Spigel, Christchurch Cathedral artist-in-residence, trapped in the Christchurch Cathedral".

Fairfax Video, January 2014 (1)

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A video of quotes from members of the public about the Christchurch Cathedral. The quotes are superimposed over images of the public viewing the earthquake-damaged cathedral.

Snapshot 7 - Cathedral Square

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A snapshot from GPS Boomerang's SmartBird flight over the Christchurch red zone on 5 June 2012, looking over Cathedral Square with the Christchurch Cathedral, the Post Office Building and the Chalice visible.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cathedral Square".

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cathedral".

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A photograph of the north-west corner of the ChristChurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square. The tower to the right has been partially demolished with only the lower section remaining. The door to the tower can be seen through the broken walls.

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A photograph of the Citizen's Memorial outside the ChristChurch Cathedral on Cathedral Square. The angel in the memorial has bracing around her neck and waist to keep her upright. Behind the memorial, damage to the roof of the Cathedral can be seen. Wire fencing has been placed around the entire building.