Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance reopens

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People can walk over Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance once again, after nearly seven million dollars in earthquake repairs.

Quid non pro patria: Bridge of Remembrance, 1924

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“The most historic bridge in Christchurch” The iconic stone arch which spans over Cashel Street bridge – linking Cambridge with Oxford Terrace is “a visible symbol” wh…

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The Bridge of Remembrance seen from across the Avon River.

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The Bridge of Remembrance behind cordon fencing. Damage on Cashel Mall can be partially seen through the bridge.

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View down Re:Start mall, the Bridge of Remembrance can be seen down the end.

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Cracks on the steps and along the footpath leading up to the Bridge of Remembrance.

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A view of Cashel Mall looking looking towards the Bridge of Remembrance. Buildings on the right of the mall are behind cordon fencing.

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A view of Cashel Mall looking looking towards the Bridge of Remembrance. Buildings on the left of the mall are behind cordon fencing.

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Cashel Mall/Cashel Street

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A view of Cashel Mall looking looking towards the Bridge of Remembrance, which can be seen in the background. A section of the street has been cordoned off from the public.

Councillor rallying for protest to be banned from parts of Christchurch

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Protesting could be banned from some parts of Christchurch, if one councillor gets his way. The council will tomorrow vote on a notice of motion requesting staff investigate Aaron Keown's proposal to create protest-free zones at what he calls 'sensitive sites', including the Bridge of Remembrance, the earthquake memorial, places of worship and cemeteries. That's alarmed one of the city's best-known protesters and Amnesty International, as Keiller MacDuff reports.