
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07IMG_9207 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07IMG_9202 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9198 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07IMG_9197 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9211 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9208 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9196 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9215 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Demolition work on Brannigans building, Gloucester Street. File reference: CCL-2012-02-07-IMG_9195 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Some Christchurch homeowners fear they're being rail roaded into using the Earthquake Commission's preferred builders when it comes to earthquake repairs.
Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
Someone is writing and suddenly the pen runs across the paper. He asks 'Did you feel that?' Refers to continuing aftershocks in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A concrete block wall with a large diagonal crack running through it. The photographer comments, "This wall has fascinated me. It has cracked across in a dead straight diagonal line during one of Christchurch's many earthquakes. How could this have occurred?".
More than 18 months since the Canterbury earthquakes the rental property shortage continues to worsen, and there are predictions it won't be easing anytime soon.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_144.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_147.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_142.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_146.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_143.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Canterbury Brewery, St Asaph Street, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_145.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.
Latimer Square, Christchurch File reference: CCL-2012-04-06-LatimerSquare-April-2012-DSC_0859.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Semi-circular quilt made from cotton, silk and bandage material to commemorate the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The quilt references Christchurch landscape features, buildings and soil profiles and displays 185 sewn crosses, eight facial profiles and a Harakeke (flax).
We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.
Damaged house on the cliff on the road to Sumner, Christchurch. File reference: CCL-2012-05-12-Around-Sumner-May-2012 DSC_019.JPG From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Shows an earthquake assessor at the door of a family home. The whole family is wearing snorkles and goggles. Context: Possibly refers to claims being made by owners of leaky homes as well as earthquake victims. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 February 2012 entitled, "'The Complete History of Christchurch - Abridged'".