Good driver behaviour flyer

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An example of a public flyer promoting good driver behaviour, handed out in areas of traffic detours or delays.

20131231_8513_EOS M-22 The chocolate double decker

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Another city walk around, this time with my brother-in-law from Auckland. Also went to the Quake City exhibition in the city organised by the Canterbury Museum. First fine day for a while. This bus is used as a chocolate restaurant, and is parked next to the Pallet Pavilion on the site of the old Park Royal Hotel.

Church and Chocolate: A History of Easter in New Zealand

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

One of our final blog posts of 2016 took a look at the history of Christmas in New Zealand. In the same festive spirit, this week it seems appropriate to explore the tradition of Easter – from the time when … Continue reading →

Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 040

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a packet of food supplied to the Student Volunteer Army. The pack includes muesli bars, a Cookie Time cookie, salted peanuts, crackers, a chocolate bar, and other items.

The Shape of Things

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

On Wednesday I celebrated my six year anniversary working at Underground Overground Archaeology. I did plan on marking this milestone by staying up all Tuesday night to bake a special six-tiered chocolate cake to bring in to work and share … Continue reading →

CityUps Photograph 2014:10:25 22:06:40

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A photograph of the She Chocolat bus at CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.

Marlborough Express Image: Roz Davenport 2010:10:06 11:41:14

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Makana Chocolate Factory. From left pastry chef/chocolatier Mel Chen, Marlborough Red Cross vice president Edity McKay and Makana retail manager Heloise Shand. Edith accepted a cheque for $4,000 from Makana to go to the Christchurch earthquake fund".

Photograph of Gap Filler project 20 (4)

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The "I hope Christchurch will..." blackboard on the corner of Tuam and Colombo Streets. Members of the public are invited to fill in the gaps with what they would like to see in the rebuilt city. Messages can be seen, such as, "Bring back cruising" and "Be filled with chocolate!".