Christmas Gift Guide 2013

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A PDF copy of an edition of a guide to Christmas shopping.

Christmas Gift Guide 2012

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A PDF copy of an edition of a guide to Christmas shopping.

Deb Robertson's Blog 1/02/2015: The Gift of the Mundane Task

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An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 1 February 2015 entitled, "The Gift of the Mundane Task".The entry was downloaded on 3 November 2016.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 016

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A photograph of the Frogmore gift store on Victoria Street, still open after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. In the distance, rubble can be seen on the footpath, and wire fencing is cordoning off the buildings.

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Damage to the Gems of the Pacific Gift Shop on Colombo Street.

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "738 Colombo Street - OK Gift Shop".

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A photograph showing a kiwi emblem on a partially demolished front of a gift shop.

American Search and Rescue Team Gifts Large Cache of High-Tech Equipment t…

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A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "American Search and Rescue Team Gifts Large Cache of High-Tech Equipment to Kiwi Counterparts".

US Rescuers Gift High-Spec Equipment and Supplies March 09, 2011

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A press release from the United States Embassy New Zealand about the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team gifting their New Zealand counterparts around $600,000 worth of sophisticated detection and rescue equipment after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0027

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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Lotus Heart, vegetarian restaurant, tea house and gift shop at 363 St Asaph Street".

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A bouquet of roses and a Japanese gift bag are attached to a fence on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

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Flowers and gifts left at the site of the CTV Building to honour those who lost their lives in the building during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (99)

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Local musician, Lyndon Puffin, performing at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. In the foreground of the photograph is a leather bag labelled "Koha", the Reo Maori word for gift, or in this case, donations.

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A photograph submitted by Ginny Larsen to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "I work for Neighbourhood Trust in Mairehau/Shirley. In April 2011 a group of people from Liberty Church came down to Christchurch to gift 100s of Easter boxes to residents – lots of treats to bring a smile.".

ANZ Bank Chambers from corner Lichfield, High and Manchester Streets

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A colour photograph, probably from the 2000s, of the ANZ Bank Chambers. The presence of the gift shop Inspirations and the lack of a massage parlour indicate that the photograph was taken after the purchase of the building by Andrew Hodge and Craig McWilliams.

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Allison, one of the heart stitchers outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Maria, one of the heart stitchers outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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People stitching felt hearts under a marquee at Lyttelton's grassy market. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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People stitching felt hearts under a marquee at Lyttelton's grassy market. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Felt hearts in a basket to be handed out. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Members of the Lyttelton community who were given felt hearts. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Lyttelton Farmers Market stall holder, a member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Members of the Lyttelton community stitching felt hearts in front of the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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Jacinda, a member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.

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A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.