The husband of a woman who died in the CTV building during the February 2011 earthquake is encouraging the public to have their say on a memorial to honour the 185 people who lost their lives four years ago.
A couple of the most intriguing public art installations on in Christchurch. Dr Jessica Halliday discusses COCA gallery's window space project and Riki Manuel describes his art installations made from the ruins of earthquake hit buildings.
A large collection of human bones were uncovered on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Hereford Street during the 1850s. They belonged to the early Waitaha inhabitants (1000 – 1500 AD) who h…
Hundreds of public servants are on their way to Christchurch to relieve their weary colleagues and bolster the Government's response to Tuesday's earthquake.
In Christchurch, almost two weeks after the earthquake, there are more stories coming out which suggest the recovery effort will be lengthy and difficult.
Since Standing Room Only started some of the biggest changes we've seen in attitudes towards art and artists has happened in Otautahi Christchurch. How much artists contributed to the city's emotional recovery from the earthquakes through projects like Gap Filler, but also how many individual people created and shared their work. Before the quakes, Neil Dawson's monumental sculpture The Challice in the Square was initially criticised, but within days of its unveiling it became an impromptu shrine for the New York victims of 9/11. Back in 1998, the SCAPE Public Art started commissioning large outdoor works by international and Kiwi sculptors and artists. Some stayed but most of them were temporary. Some attracted criticism but they certainly got people talking. As SCAPE reaches its quarter century, its founder and Executive Director Deborah McCormick is standing down in March next year. Deborah's last SCAPE will see her tick off one of her long held ambitions - to secure a permanent sculpture for Christchurch by Auckland-based artist Dr Brett Graham. Lynn Freeman talks with Deborah and Brett, first asking Deborah to take us back to the lightbulb moment that led to SCAPE public art event.
Public Affairs manager for Kiwi Rail.
After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight.
A video of quotes from members of the public about the Christchurch Cathedral. The quotes are superimposed over images of the public viewing the earthquake-damaged cathedral.
Site of SCAPE which installs contemporary art by local, national and international artists in Christchurch’s public spaces. Information about past exhibits and about the next biennial, artists and permanent works. Includes the effect of the Christchurch earthquake on the organisation itself and the artists.
What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 June 2013 entitled, "Public Poem".
A map showing the location of damaged public artworks.
Administers most of the public funding of health and disability services for Canterbury. Works with other organisations to provide improved health for Canterbury people and runs the public hospitals and other services.
Public and electoral law professor at Otago University, Andrew Geddis.
The public at the Memorial Service in Hagley Park to commemorate the one year anniversary of the 22nd February earthquake. The public was invited to cast flowers into the river following the service.
The public at the Memorial Service in Hagley Park to commemorate the one year anniversary of the 22nd February earthquake. The public was invited to cast flowers into the river following the service.
A map showing proposed public transport routes in the central city.
Lydia Ayden is Christchurch City Council's General Manager of Public Affairs.
Members of the public view the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.
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.
A chart showing the drop in public transport patronage following the earthquakes.
The Wizard of Christchurch speaks to public at the Re:Start mall.
The Wizard of Christchurch speaks to public at the Re:Start mall.
The public at Hummingbird Coffee's outdoor seating area in Re:Start mall.
The former Linwood Public Library on Worcester Street has been fenced off.
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.
The tours will allow people to see the earthquake damage closeup for the first time since the earthquake struck in February.
Philip Joseph about to take a Public Law lecture at Otakaro, College of Education.