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Now and Forever
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The Old Lyttelton Post Office, opened in 1874, showing damage after a series of earthquakes hit Christchurch and Lyttelton over the last 9 months. Processed to capture the "feel" of the sign "Now and Forever Images".
No Scaffolding Now
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
On a walk over to Hagley Park to great some shots of the wonderful Cherry Blossom I past by the Knox Church rebuild and found that the scaffolding has come down at last. It sure was shinning in the midday light. Victoria Street September 12, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand
Interview: What's beautiful about Christchurch now?
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video interview with Christchurch locals, asking what they find beautiful about the post-quake city.
Interview: What's inconvenient about Christchurch now?
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video interview with Christchurch locals, asking what they find inconvenient about the post-quake city.
Interview: What's your favourite artwork in Christchurch now?
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video interview with Christchurch locals, asking what their favourite artwork in Christchurch is.
Christchurch has rebuilt - now it needs people
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's more than eight years since the earthquakes saw Christchurch crumble. Forty billion dollars has been poured into rebuilding - but what's missing now, is people.
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.
Christchurch Heritage Buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Work to restore one of Christchurch's most recognisable heritage buildings can now begin with the help of a grant from the Earthquake Appeal Trust.
"Now that's earthquake strengthening!" 19 October 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows a large church and two other buildings swaying around on spiral earthquake strengthening seismic restraints. As they sway they ring 'doing, doing!' Refers to the intention to strengthen buildings after the Christchurch earthquake of 4th September and its numerous after shocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
School reopens in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Back now to Christchurch where today some schools are opening for the first time since Saturday's earthquake.
its like now: Animated Painting
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A copy of an 'animated painting', created from painted portraits of 50 people from the Christchurch arts community. The video was part of Julia Holden's exhibition 'its like now'.
Christchurch business closures
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch central seems to have a business micro-climate. And right now it's chilly. The CBD is nothing like it used to be before the 2011 earthquake and those businesses that re-opened say they really had no choice because of the demands of insurance companies.
Pigeon poo damaging Christchurch Cathedral
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Donations to the Canterbury earthquake fund now total about $11 million. It comes as the Government announced early details of a recovery plan for people wanting money to fix their damaged homes or start rebuilding.
Christchurch circus returns
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch earthquake last February forced many circus performers to flee the city in search of work. Their base - the Circo Arts school - was damaged in the quake and is likely to be demolished. But they're now slowly returning, as a new base for circus performers is established in the city.
Early Days in Sydenham, how the Pioneers Fared
Articles, Lost Christchurch
An interesting contribution to the history of the early days of Christchurch, and especially of the district now known as Sydenham, was made by Mr Henry Ffitch, of Glandovey road, Fendalton, in a s…
The Triangle – Noxious Exhalations and a Special Earthquake
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“William Wilson was formerly a cabbage dealer in Canterbury; but fourteen years ago he was poor, whereas now he is rich, a circumstance attributable to a lucky speculation in a piece of land …
Christchurch rescue operation formally moves to recovery phase
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Rescue operation following Christchurch's earthquake has now officially moved to a recovery operation.
The Triangle – Noxious Exhalations, a Precocious Wastrel and a Special Ear…
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“William Wilson was formerly a cabbage dealer in Canterbury; but fourteen years ago he was poor, whereas now he is rich, a circumstance attributable to a lucky speculation in a piece of land …
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.
Majestical mountains
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
In the beginning there was no Te Wai Pounamu or Aotearoa. The waters of Kiwa rolled over the place now occupied by the South Island, the North Island and Stewart Island. No sign of land existed. Before Raki (the Sky … Continue reading →
In the Hairdressers salon behind the Cheese Shop
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Now demolished
The Waverley Wine Vaults
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Few would suspect that the now empty lot on the corner of Worcester, Gloucester and Manchester streets was once home to the famous Waverley Wine Vaults. Previously known as the Australasian Wine Vaults, the business was established in the late … Continue reading →
The archaeology of natural disasters
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
When people first settled in Aotearoa, they had no idea that they were sitting upon a slice of one of two supercontinents; Gondwanaland. Around eighty-three million years ago this slice we now live on, known to us as Zealandia, broke … Continue reading →
The dilapidatedly grand villa
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
This week we are treating you to a photographic tale of the life of a Cantabrian abode. Come with us now on a journey through time and space, to the wonderful world of dilapidated Victorian villas… Despite its grandiose design, Mr. … Continue reading →
Touring the past
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
It seems almost expected now that many of us will go on semi-frequent overseas jaunts and visit the spectacular local scenery that New Zealand has to offer. However, most of us probably don’t often think about when these destinations became … Continue reading →
Displaying Wealth and Status in Buildings: Part Two
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Welcome back to Part Two of ‘displaying wealth and status in buildings’. Now, before we get into the interior of the building, I want you to use your imagination when looking at the upcoming photos. Prior to taking these photos, … Continue reading →
Christchurch spirits flagging after weeks of making do
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Most parts of Christchurch damaged by last month's 6.3 earthquake now have power and water.
Sign now on many streets in the area
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
As a way of reducing traffic - and hence damaging vibrations - many streets are partially blocked by these signs. Also many of them have a 30kph speed limit.
Millenium Hotel
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Now open - on The Square