20161112_9965_7D2-24 Another view of part of the Cultivate Christchurch in…

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The future face of Christchurch?

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20161112_9961_7D2-70 The future face of Christchurch? Cultivate Christchurch is operating this urban farm in the city, about 5-10 minutes walk to Cathedral Square. Many of the buildings in this area were demolished after the earhquakes, and in the background is a new building on Kilmore Street.

20161018_9063_7D2-70 Restricted Area (292/366)

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In the suburban red zone on Avonside Drive.

20170509_6305_7D2-62 Remembrance (129/365)

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Today was the first time I have been to the earthquake memorial since it was completed and opened on 22nd February 2017, six years after the devastating quake that killed the 185 that are named on this wall. I knew two of the people on the list.

20170321_4180_7D2-70 Still bent and broken (12/52)

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73 months after the earthquake that damaged it, the jetty at South New Brighton Domain is still not repaired. Seven years ago it was straight and level. Dull, flat and orrible (horrible) light meant this image was destined to become monochrome!

20161211_0216_1D3-24 Six years on

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A view that was impossible six years ago. There was a group of buildings including another high-rise in the vacant area in the middle ground.

20170704_9090_7D2-24 Only two left (185/365)

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Only two of 20 houses left in the Rawhiti Earthquake Village. This from the sign on perimeter fence: "Since 2011, Rawhiti Domain has been used to provide temporary accommodation for those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. Over 200 households have used the 20 houses while their own homes have been repaired or rebuilt. The demand for acco...

20130627_8871_1D3-60 Container support

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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica

20130627_8864_1D3-32 Pay Here

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Maybe it should be titled "Pray Here"! The old church buildings next to the Christchurch Basilica (Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament) have been demolished and replaced with ANOTHER Wilson's Car Park. Hundreds of sites in the city where buildings have been demolished after the earthquakes have been replaced in the short term by car parks!