One cylindrical copper time capsule with soldered ends containing rolled copies of the Christchurch Times and The Press from 25 March 1931, along with a document detailing the placement of the time capsule by the then North Canterbury Hospital Board; one end of the capsule has been removed to allow access. The North Canterbury Hospital Board pl...
A hydraulically powered claw, or grapple, to attach to a digger or excavator. The orange painted iron claw has two opposing levers to pinch materials for demolition or construction.
One model of the Temple for Christchurch with a rectangular base of Jarrah and solid silver conical shapes and wave like walls representing the movement of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Based on the Temple for Christchurch sculpture that was designed by Hippathy Valentine.
An aero-modelling quadricopter device used by Opus International Consultants to assess the structural integrity of the interior of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch. The drone is comprised of a central hull with high definition video recording capability surrounded by four circles of grey foam, each containing a smaller black ...
One beige Campmaster portable chemical toilet made from a matte finished high-density polythene and comprising a 20 litre holding tank for waste product and a 10 litre water tank for flushing. Chemical toilets were distributed by the Christchurch City Council as one solution to the badly damaged sewerage system following the 22 February 2011 ea...
One glass trophy presented to SCIRT IST to mark winning the Jurors Favourite Category in the 2014 Canstruction Christchurch competition.
One improvised toilet comprised of a wooden frame with a white plastic toilet seat and lid attached with screws and tape; underneath is a red Lifestyle brand 9.6 litre plastic bucket. Example of the portable toilet designed to be distributed by the Christchurch City Council following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One common problem experienc...
One red and black fabric quilt comprised of pieced and appliquéd block work with both hand and machine stitching; machine quilted with embellishments and a one piece bordered back; an image of the ChristChurch Cathedral is in the centre and features pen work. Designed and quilted by the Coast Quilters of Whangaroa from fabric sent in by listener...
One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...
One yellow faux fur duck with polar fleece fabric bill and feet; black embroidered eyes and yellow satin ribbon around neck; stuffed with Dacron and beans. Tied to the security fence surrounding the Dux de Lux restaurant and bar following its closure after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Dux de Lux, on the corner of Hereford and Montreal S...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing temporary propping of the Lyttelton Working Mens' Club/ The Loons. Built in 1909 the building has had a variety of uses including a garage and the Lyttelton Waterside Workers Social Club. More recently the Lyttelton Working Mens' Club has provided rehearsal and performanc...
Replica chimney comprising a chimney pot atop a lightweight brick chimney. The chimney is contextualised by a portion of slate roof, guttering and bricked house exterior below.
Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The pink flowers have additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
A pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The purple flowers has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
A pink and a purple artificial fabric flowers with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The purple flower has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
One white hard hat with a SCIRT logo at the front.
One orange High Viz vest with a SCIRT logo on the front.
One music CD entitled 'Te Huaki Puanaki presents Ōtautahi Christchurch Rise Up' featuring three songs in response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This music CD titled ‘Te Huaki Puanaki presents Ōtautahi Christchurch Rise Up’ symbolically records the changes, emotions and challenges faced by the people of Canterbury following the 2010-2011 e...
Plastic and wood model of three liquefaction volcanoes. The working model pumps water over the grey surface which is decorated with a basket of laundry, a bucket of pegs and a football. The model is surrounded by artificial green grass and rests atop a black wooden base.
One green and yellow soft sculpture kakapo with wire feet, stuffed body and black plastic eyes. Has an attached card naming the bird Little Ra and explaining it is part of the 'Journey - The Kakapo of Christchurch' project by artist Sayraphim Lothian.
White ceramic vase with bulbous body tapering to a smaller neck before flaring out to a wider entry. The body of the vase is partially scored with lines in a circular pattern with a circular design in centre. Makers mark and AK on bottom of vase. Vase is dirty.
One portable toilet comprising of a black toilet seat and lid attached to a grey bucket; sticky label on the front features an image of the toilet, lightning and text including 'Thunder Down Under / Portable Toilet'; manufacturer's mark on lid reads 'Elemental'. Residents who owned commercially produced portable toilets like this ‘Thunder Down ...
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
A photograph of a woman standing in the entrance of a temporary house in Rawhiti Domain.
A broken piece of ceramic with an image of a person holding an unidentified item on the front, painted with oranges, browns, purples, greens and blues. On reverse is inscribed 'Hand painted in [missing]ailand'.
One red and black polyester Canterbury rugby jersey with sponsor logos for AMI Insurance, Tui beer, KooGa, ITM and Scenic Hotels on the front, rear and sleeves; signed on the front by halfback Andy Ellis and on the rear by the entire Canterbury team. The jersey was worn by Ellis in the free morale boosting ITM Cup match between Canterbury and We...
One expandable oblong brown fabric bag produced by Christchurch church group Rechurch; black and green writing on the front and back. Used to deliver lunch to Student Volunteer Army clean up parties after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. This reusable fabric bag from the church group Rechurch, Christchurch was used to deliver lunches to the stu...
One steel, brick and concrete brooch created from debris collected after the 22 February 2011 earthquake; steel from a gas heater has been woven to create three enclosures for the piece of brick and two pieces of concrete; a stainless steel pin has been woven on the reverse for attachment. Worn by numerous people as part of the Host A Brooch pro...
One cream cotton 'Heart for Christchurch' decorated with a bird in blue stitching; a blue loop with a bead is at the top centre so the item can be displayed. Inscription on reverse reads 'With / love / from / Denice Ostman / Finland / 2011' Made for the people of Christchurch following the 22 February earthquake. Denice Ostman from Finland sent...
