Photos taken in New Brighton on March 31 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-25-New Brighton-After-The-Earthquake-NB Parkland 007 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Photos taken of the Mobile Library on March 31, 2011 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-03-31-Mobile-After-The-Earthquake-NB Parkland 025 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
A sign on the fence at Holy Smoke restaurant reading, "Open, Cafe - Deli - Restaurant".
A sign on the fence at Holy Smoke restaurant reading, "Open, smokin' again".
A sign on Procope Coffee House reads, 'Yes, we're back!'.
A photograph of signs on a business indicating it is still open. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Maces Road, Bromley".
A sign on the fence at Holy Smoke restaurant reading, "Holy Smoke Open!".
A sign for Vic's Cafe on Victoria Street reading, "We are open".
Taken from Battersea St, looking towards Sandyford St..
The centennial pool demolition is under way. On a walk around the city to catch up on events happening June 18, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. Swimsuits have been hung on the fence around the Centennial Pool by campaigners against the complex's demolition. The Armagh St facility is being pulled down to make way for the new Margaret Mahy Fami...
A blackboard outside Gordon Smith & Sons Fruiterers on Victoria Street reading, "Open, Wed 20th April".
A business owner has been allowed into the 'Red Zone' in the Christchurch CBD in order to investigate the damage to his business premises. He is dismayed to discover that he has forgotten his keys; the Civil Defence officer who is with him, looks at him askance as the door is the only part of his premises still standing. Context - Some time after the earthquake of 22 March 2011 business owners were allowed through the cordon to collect belongings and see their premises for themselves. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
A path between the new Cashel Mall shopping area and Cathedral Square was opened this weekend and about 1000 people have gone through every hour. It's the first time this section of city has been open to the public since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph taken in 2013, showing one of the 32 large 'Open for Business' signs placed on all of the main routes into the CBD.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Businesses with signs declaring 'we are open'".
A sign on the fence at Holy Smoke restaurant reading, "Holy Smoke Open!".
A photograph of a sign advertising the Valley Inn.
A photograph of a sign advertising the Valley Inn.
Photos taken in Lyttelton showing the demolition of various buildings following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-20-Lyttelton-Demolition-P1120456 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "'We are open' sign".
A sign for Christchurch Casino reads 'We are open'.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Colombo and Brougham Street corner".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Merivale, post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of a damaged electricity substation. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "St Asaph Street".
A photograph of a woman standing beside a cordon fence on Colombo Street in Sydenham.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Knox Church, Bealey Avenue".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Knox Church, Bealey Avenue".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Merivale, post 22 February earthquake".
After lengthy construction and Covid-19 delays, a centrepiece in Christchurch's earthquake rebuild will finally open its doors today. The $475 million convention centre called Te Pae is already booked to host 150 events next year, but they're not expected to be money-makers. Reporter Jean Edwards took a tour.
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