Ellerslie opening

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.

Opening and Overview of Seismics and the City 2014

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of the opening remarks and overview of the 2014 Seismics and the City forum by MC Rob Cope-Williams.

Opening Address by Mayor Bob Parker

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A video of the opening address by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum.

The Inconvenience Store Opening Night

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A video compilation of visitors to the opening night of Julia Holden's Inconvenience Store exhibition on Tuesday 8 April 2014, talking about their favourite paintings.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 29 October 2011 (1)

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An infographic about the opening of Re:Start mall.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 8 April 2011 (3)

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A timeline for the opening of the Re:Start mall.

Opening of the Boating Season, Avon River

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The wide stretches of the Avon River provided a suitable stretch of water for rowing to become a major sport and past time for Christchurch residents. The Canterbury Rowing Club was formed in 1861 …

Photograph number UC 11-0083-09

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Staff outside the Henry Field Library, College of Education are happy about its re-opening.

Dance-O-Mat Photograph 3

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A photograph of a refreshments table at the opening of Gap Filler's Dance-O-Mat.

Photograph number UC 11-0128-34

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Sign for the ANZ opening hours in the UCSA carpark during the progressive restart on campus.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 11

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 16

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 21

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 19

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 09

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 17

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 22

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 13

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 14

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 12

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 20

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 15

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 10

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Crowds at the opening of the Re:Start Mall, a temporary shopping mall built from shipping containers.

School reopens in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Back now to Christchurch where today some schools are opening for the first time since Saturday's earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2011 (10)

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A video of Mayor Bob Parker and Prime Minister John Key speaking at the opening of Re:Start Mall which has been set up on Cashel Street after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Re:Start mall is made up of shipping-container shops, with the Ballantynes Department Store reopening as a retail anchor.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1979

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The opening of a letterbox has been taped up, perhaps indicating that the residents are no longer living there.

Poetica Urban Poetry Project Photograph 3

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A photograph of the Poetica Urban Poetry wall. Details of the opening event are chalked on the wall.

As Far As Eye Can See Photograph 5

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A photograph of people examining the artworks at the opening of the As Far As Eye Can See exhibition.

As Far As Eye Can See Photograph 3

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A photograph of people examining the artworks at the opening of the As Far As Eye Can See exhibition.

Dance-O-Mat Photograph 5

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A photograph of banners hung from a rotary washing line, advertising the opening night of Gap Filler's Dance-O-Mat.