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A Modern Day Miracle
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of a statue of the Virgin Mary in a broken window of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The photographer comments, "Before the February 2011 earthquake the statue above was facing into the Cathedral looking down a corridor, but after it had turned 180 degrees to point towards the window. The statue of Mary turning like this gave a sign of hope for the people of Christchurch. It was amongst one of the most photographed things after the earthquake until it was removed".
Ruth Gardner's Blog 27/02/2012: Determining the Day
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 February 2012 entitled, "Determining the Day".
Roz Johnson's Blog 12/05/2012: Snapshots of a memorable day
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 12 May 2012 entitled, "Snapshots of a memorable day".
Gala Day at Wainoni Park – 1909
Articles, Lost Christchurch
There is great excitement in the households around Christchurch today. It’s the Labour Day holiday and many families are going to Wainoni Park for the opening of the season. Everyone has been…
Sunday is a Day of Rest
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The head of a digger resting on a pile of soil next to QEII Stadium. The photographer comments, "The deconstruction of the QEII stadium in Christchurch pauses on a Sunday".
The Light of a Winter's Day
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of Latimer Square. The photographer comments, "It is so nice to stand in the middle of Latimer Square on a bright Winter's day and forget the havoc that is around you. The square has hardly been touched by the Christchurch earthquake, but it is surrounded by demolished and damaged buildings".
“It’s over!” Armistice Day in Cathedral Square
Articles, Lost Christchurch
Cathedral Square hosted one of New Zealand’s most significant historic events after the armistice was signed by the Western Allies and the Central Powers on 11th November 1918 in Paris, Franc…
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2666
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Fendalton Road.
Canterbury College students out for sport on Capping Day
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The Canterbury College Students’ procession as part of the capping festival took place on the morning of 13 June 1915, and despite the enormous crowd of spectators that crammed every inch of …
CTV building not inspected by engineer after Boxing Day quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two separate chances to inspect the Canterbury Television building were missed before the February earthquake saw it pancake to the ground last year, killing 115 people.
Inquest hears area commander missing in action
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The CTV inquest has been told the most senior fire fighter on duty on the day of the Christchurch earthquake was missing in action.
A doctor's bravery during the February quake is recognised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The doctor who is about to receive a bravery award for his work during Christchurch's February earthquake, says the images from that day are still with him.
Engineers defend expertise at Earthquake Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two engineers who prepared a critical report on the CTV building spent much of the day yesterday defending their expertise and credentials at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 36
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The south side of the damaged cathedral, with boarded up windows. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 34
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 35
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 30
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 31
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 28
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 29
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .
Steve Lawrence Photograph 33
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The Citizens' Memorial statue beside the cathedral, with bracing around the neck and waist of the angel to prevent further damage. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 26
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A view down High Street from the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets. In the distance, the Holiday Inn City Centre is being demolished. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 24
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Fairfax Video October 2012 (1)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of people protesting the demolition of the Cranmer Courts on Armagh Street. In the background, an excavator is being used to demolish the building. Earlier in the day a man was arrested on a trespassing charge for climbing the fence.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 23
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 25
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Looking across an empty site on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets where several buildings have been demolished, the Ibis Hotel and ANZ building are visible in the background. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 32
Images, UC QuakeStudies
People gather in a fenced-off area of Cathedral Square to view the damage to the cathedral and surrounding buildings. In the centre is the plinth which formerly held the statue of John Robert Godley. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Steve Lawrence Photograph 27
Images, UC QuakeStudies
People look through the cordon fence at the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets. On the left is the former site of Camera House, and on the right is the ANZ building, with its ground floor windows boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
Fairfax Video, September 2012 (10)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of Bill Robinson from Nikau Demolition Ltd talking about the demolition equipment the company is using in the Christchurch central city Red Zone. Robinson explains the need to check the welds of the crane arms each day, and the need for larger jaws on some demolition projects. He also explains the crane controls.
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