Deb Robertson's Blog 03/03/2011: Kia Kaha...

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An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 3 March 2011 entitled, "Kia Kaha...".

Helen Devereux Photograph 035

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A heart shaped fabric has been woven on the cordon fence in Lyttelton. It reads 'Kia Kaha London Street'.

Bettina Evans's photograph 49

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Bunting on wire fencing on Norwich Quay in front of the site of the destroyed Royal Hotel in Lyttelton. The bunting reads "Kia Kaha Lyttelton".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 0997

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A photograph of a chalked message on the side of a building in New Brighton. The message reads, "Cantabrians will prevail. Kia kaha!".

Bettina Evans's photograph 35

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A felt heart on the wire fencing at the end of London Street reading "Kia Kaha, London Street". The heart provides a bit of beauty and hope to an otherwise depressing scene.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 5 (27)

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A message on the side of a piece of furniture in the Words of Hope project. The message reads, "Moe tonu Ruaumoko, kua neke te whenua, me waihotia inaianei, papa. Kia kaha Otautahi, haere tonu".

Photograph of Gap Filler project 5 (33)

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Furniture spray-painted with drawings and words by members of the public as part of the Words of Hope project. A message can be seen, reading, "Rebuild Christchurch, be proactive, don't be reactive. Don't miss this opportunity, kia kaha".