Ready or not for an earthquake, many former Christchurch residents have left canterbury for what they describe as more stable pastures.
The cartoon shows the word 'Christchurch' fractured by earthquake. Text above reads 'The new tear(s)'. A second version has the text in the singular 'The new tear'. Context: In spite of Christchurch's great hopes for a new year without earthquakes, there have been numerous quakes and aftershocks. A wordplay on 'new year' and 'new tear' - that is weeping with fear and dismay. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Website of ICNZ, industry organisation representing fire and general insurers. Includes information relating to the Canterbury earthquakes.
While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.
An issue of New Zealand Freemason magazine, published in September 2012 by Freemasons New Zealand.
An issue of New Zealand Freemason magazine, published in December 2012 by Freemasons New Zealand.
An issue of New Zealand Freemason magazine, published in March 2012 by Freemasons New Zealand.
An issue of New Zealand Freemason magazine, published in June 2012 by Freemasons New Zealand.
New Brighton beach reflected in the window of the New Brighton Public Library building.
The Pier cafe and the New Brighton Public Library building at the start of the New Brighton Pier.
People enjoying the nice weather on the grass field next to New Brighton Beach. In the background is the New Brighton Pier, the Salt on the Pier restaurant and the New Brighton Public Library.
A proposed design by John Raven for a new cathedral, tied to a cordon fence. Clarendon Tower can be seen in the background. The photographer comments, "Someone is asking for designs for a new Christchurch Cathedral after it was announced that the old historical building will not be repaired, to be put on the fences through which people can see the de-construction of the old one. This design looks a great one to me".
The public enjoys the nice weather on the grass field next to New Brighton Beach. In the background is the New Brighton Pier, the Salt on the Pier restaurant and the New Brighton Public Library.
Offers new lyrics to familiar Christmas carols based on current events in Christchurch, New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Damage to New Brighton Bridge.
Damage to New Brighton Bridge.
Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand
Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand
Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand
Seismologists studying the Canterbury earthquakes say aftershocks from the September 2010 quake were so unusually strong because of the type of rocks along the faultline.
It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.
The Fire Service may have announced another investigation into its response to last year's deadly February earthquake in Christchurch, but there are already claims it won't go far enough although some feel it will indicate the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says the language describing building safety is unhelpful and is worrying people needlessly. The Authority's CEO, Roger Sutton, joins the programme.
An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 12 December 2012 entitled, "Old School, New Times".
The tide at New Brighton could go out a long way and the sand was hard, making motor and bicycle racing on New Brighton beach a popular past time that would draw the crowds. Many cycling and motor …
A video of a tour of the new central Christchurch police station. The video includes interviews with Riwai Grace, Fire Communications Shift Manager at the New Zealand Fire Service, and Superintendent Gary Knowles, Canterbury Area Commander for the New Zealand Police. Knowles gives The Press a tour of the new training area, cafeteria, courtyard, firearm simulator room, prosecution area, interview rooms, and cell blocks.
A photograph of a beach garden in New Brighton.
A photograph of a beach garden in New Brighton.
An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 22 May 2012 entitled, "Giving New Life".