A message in a bottle

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Look! Kirsa found a message in a bottle under a house. Here’s how we got the message out.       Katharine Watson          

Ruth Gardner's Blog 30/10/2012: Misleading Message

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 October 2012 entitled, "Misleading Message".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 24/12/2011: Mystery message

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 December 2011 entitled, "Mystery message".

Christchurch says thanks : share your messages of thanks for the unsung he…

Other, National Library of New Zealand

People share messages of thanks for help received after the Christchurch earthquake on February 22, 2011.

50 year old message in a bottle found in Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A message in a bottle, hidden under the floor of a Christchurch home for over fifty years, has been discovered during earthquake repairs and its writer's been tracked down.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1835

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Spray-painted message on a fence reading "Stay clear wall unsafe".

Christchurch Press Infographic: 13 October 2011

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A page banner promoting an article titled, "Message in a bottle".

Memorial Stones

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People have written messages and signed their names on the stones

Queen Elizabeth sends personal message to Christchurch on earthquake anniv…

Articles, Videos, TV3

"You displayed great fortitude in the face of sudden, overwhelming loss."

Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.

Cap: Hawkes Bay Softball

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One red cap with Hawkes Bay softball logo at centre front; cap has been has been decorated with signatures and messages from the Hawkes Bay Under-19s Softball Team. This red cap, featuring the logo of the Hawkes Bay under 19s softball team, has been decorated with signatures and messages. The cap was left at the Canterbury Television (CTV) site...

Christchurch Earthquake 2011- Regain Physical Strength

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A positive message to us all after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:[Christchurch earthquake] 23 February 2011

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Someone holds a mobile phone and sends a text 'CH CH WE R ALL IN THS 2 GTHR' (Christchurch we are all in this together). Context - On 22 February 2011 at 12:51 pm (NZDT), Christchurch experienced a major magnitude 6.3 earthquake, which resulted in severe damage and many casualties. A National State of Emergency has been declared. This followed on from an original magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 which did far less damage and in which no-one died. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 4

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A photograph of bricks laid as a pathway in Churchill Park. Each brick has a message written on it.

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 2

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A photograph of bricks laid as a pathway in Churchill Park. Each brick has a message written on it.

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 3

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A photograph of University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr writing a message on a brick pathway in Churchill Park.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath, 2011:02:23 06:33:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. A message from the Beckenham Baptist Church on Colombo Street".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath, 2011:02:23 06:34:32

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. A message from the Beckenham Baptist Church on Colombo Street".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 392

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Red ribbons tied onto a tree in a pot on Bealey Ave. People were encourged to write a message of hope and tie it onto the tree.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 391

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Red ribbons tied onto a tree in a pot on Bealey Ave. People were encourged to write a message of hope and tie it onto the tree.

Film in the Gap Photograph 1

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A photograph of a chalkboard painted on the wall of a building. The chalkboard advertises upcoming Gap Filler events. A woman is chalking a message on the wall.

Tales of a house

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

So, that message in a bottle? Well, it turns out it wasn’t the only interesting thing about the site it came from. A fellmongery, German Danes, shoes… read on! First up, the bottle came from under a house built in … Continue reading →

Council questioned at Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A man whose wife was killed when the CTV building collapsed says the council's inspections after the September quake were in a mess and signage put on some buildings sent the wrong message that they were safe to occupy.

CPIT Design/Build Photograph 1

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A photograph of a child painting a bookshelf during the 'Words of Hope' event. An assortment of furniture has been painted white, and the public invited to spray-paint messages onto the pieces.

Canterbury teachers on strike

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Primary and intermediate teachers marching in Christchurch echoed the message of their colleagues further north - they also want pay increases and improved working conditions. But they say that their classrooms are even more complex as they continue to deal with the effects of the earthquakes - and the associated trauma.

Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:10:11 14:55:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard Loffhagen, owner of Simply Catering, stands on the old site on the corner of Madras Street and Salisbury Street where he wrote a message on the wall the day the old building was brought down".

UC progressive re-start.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides information for students and staff of University of Canterbury in relation to the Canterbury earthquake of 22nd February 2011. Contains re-start timetable, transport options, latest announcements, FAQs, video and photo galleries, messages of support and sections devoted to the Library and the College of Education.

The Timaru Herald Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:10:11 14:55:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard Loffhagen, owner of Simply Catering, stands on the old site on the corner of Madras Street and Salisbury Street where he wrote a message on the wall the day the old building was brought down".

The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Cas Carter (part 2)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

British researchers have found smokers are twice as likely to succeed in quitting if they receive supportive text messages, the head of the Christchurch Earthquake Rebuilding Agency (CERA) Roger Sutton says there will be no quick end in sight for the ongoing insurance problems in Canterbury and the government's hoping a new deal with Bollywood film-makers could bring millions of dollars into New Zealand.

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 15

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A photograph of the former sites of several houses on Bangor Street. The houses were demolished after the land was zoned Red. A stake has been placed in the ground to the left. A message written on the stake reads, "412 Oxford Terrace waste water". Grass has begun to grow in the empty sites.