A video of the demolition of the Radio Network House on Worcester Street. The building was demolished by Controlled Demolition Inc using a controlled implosion.
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.
A sign on a cordon fence on St Asaph Street reads "Stop. You must be inducted before entry." The photographer comments, "Safety comes first when it comes to demolition in the earthquake red zone in Christchurch, New Zealand".
A digitally manipulated image of a high-reach excavator demolishing a building. The photographer comments, "After the earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand the demolition of most of the City Centre began. After two years the government thought that the progress was far too slow, so began the start of the automatic demolition. Luckily when the solar powered demolition machines started to cause indiscriminate death and destruction they were isolated to the South Island and unable to cross the seas".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 17 December 2012 entitled, "Demolition Drumming".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 21 December 2012 entitled, "Demolition Developments".
A time-lapse video of the demolition of the Farmers Building on Gloucester Street.
A video of an interview with Wendy Rushworth, whose house was fenced off despite not being scheduled for demolition. Falcon Construction accidently added Rushworth's property to a list of homes ready for demolition. The company has since apologised to Rushworth and removed the fencing.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 May 2012 entitled, "Dramatic Demolition and May Music".
A video of the demolition of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Building, recorded inside the building.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Helen Grant, 12 January 2012.
The destruction of the Radio Network building in Christchurch has prompted hopes that explosive demolition could be used to bring down other earthquake-damaged buildings.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
A digitally manipulated image of the high diving boards at QEII swimming pool. Rubble has fallen on the boards during the demolition of the complex. The photographer comments, "The diving board at the QEII stadium swimming pool during its demolition after being damaged in the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011".
A time-lapse video of the demolition of the Terrace on the Park apartment complex.
A time-lapse video of the demolition of Shadbolt House, also known as the Harbour Board building.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Jon Mitchell 06, 10 January 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Helen Grant, 12 January 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Helen Grant, 12 January 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Mike Gaudin, 10 January 2012.
Photo of complete demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Wayne Thomas, 2 February 2012.
Photo of complete demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Tim Davie, 6 February 2012.
Photo of demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Helen Grant, 12 January 2012.
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Photo of complete demolition of Aoraki Building taken by Wayne Thomas, 2 February 2012.
Cordons around demolition sites on Latimer Square.
Cordons around demolition sites on Latimer Square.
A time-lapse video of the demolition of the Crowne Plaza hotel, taken from the roof of the Christchurch Casino.