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IMG_2187
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This beautiful building on Madras Street is red stickered and may be condemned if the structural damage it suffered in the magnitude 7,1 earthquake on Saturday 4 September 2010 cannot be repaired.
IMG_2186
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This beautiful building on Madras Street is red stickered and may be condemned if the structural damage it suffered in the magnitude 7,1 earthquake on Saturday 4 September 2010 cannot be repaired.
IMG_2185
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This beautiful building on Madras Street is red stickered and may be condemned if the structural damage it suffered in the magnitude 7,1 earthquake on Saturday 4 September 2010 cannot be repaired.
The story of Christchurch (Day 229/365)
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
20130817_2457_1D3-400 The story of Christchurch (Day 229/365) Many roads are closed all over eastern Christchurch as infra-structure repairs are carried out, whether it be water supplies, sewer repairs (as is the case here) or general road repairs, In just over two weeks it will be three years since the first earthquake happened (4th September...
20160612_8429_1D3-40 Abandoned and maybe forgotten
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AMI Stadium (Lancaster Park), not used since the February 2011 earthquake. It was used predominantly for rugby and cricket. We are still waiting to see what the outcome is for this stadium. Government want a new one closer to the CBD, so there is talk of this being demolished, while others want it repaired. The concrete pad lower left is ...
Scott, Thomas, 1947- : "In order to get Christchurch back on its feet agai…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Minister for Christchurch Recovery, Gerry Brownlee drives a huge tractor among debris that spells out 'Due Process' and says 'In order to get Christchurch back on its feet again we have to bring parliament to its knees. Context - The minister says he is happy with the speed of the work being done, as he wants tomake sure those involved in the rebuild portion of the recovery effort are well prepared. The bill establishes the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) and empowers it to lead reconstruction efforts in Christchurch. It gives Cera specific powers to get information from any source, to requisition and build on land and to carry out demolitions. It can also take over local authorities if they are not working effectively on recovery work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Jennifer's Red Zone photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph contributed by Jennifer, a participant in the Understanding Place research project. The photograph has the description "The ground is covered in little mushrooms when you start looking, but it's hard to tell which are edible". Please note that Jennifer's Red Zone Story was a test-pilot for the Understanding Place project.
BeckerFraserPhotos May 2012 photograph 194
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Westpac building (centre), Radio Networks House (lower left), Pacific Tower (right) and Novotel hotel (extreme right) and Cathedral roof behind it".
Umut Akguzel Photograph 067
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A photograph of the Excelsior Sports Bar building shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Bricks from the walls above have crumbled and fallen to the street, taking the awning with it. People can be seen below, examining the building and attempting to leave the central city.
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2011 photograph 160
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A collapsed section of the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Montreal Street and Kilmore Street. Safety fences have been erected around the building to prevent the public getting close enough to it to be endangered by falling masonry in the event of another earthquake.
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 061
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Extensive damage caused by liquefaction in Bracken Street, Avonside. A pile of liquefaction can be seen in front of this house. After the earthquake, many people had to dig this silt out of their properties and place it on the road to be collected.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 045
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The partially demolished facade of the historic Blackwell's Department Store on the corner of Raven Quay and Williams Street in Kaiapoi. Black tarpaulins have been draped over the demolished section in an attempt to weather proof it, and the base of the building is enclosed in a safety fence.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 157
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A sign outside St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square advertising new venues for church services. Behind it the front wall of the church can be seen with the plywood and tarpaulins that have been used to weather proof the gaps where masonry has fallen away.
QuakeStory Photo 587
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A photograph submitted by Philip Broderick Willis to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "We took this photo over a year after the quake. It was in a red-stickered restaurant in Cashel Mall. You can see exactly what the people in this building were doing on Feb 22.".
Kim Wright WEMO Photograph 026
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A photograph of the Durham Street Methodist Church. The parapet at the tip of the front gable has come loose and is leaning towards the road. Steel bracing has been placed behind the parapet to keep it from toppling.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 1464
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Residential properties on Kokopu Lane in Bexley". A sign on the side of the road reads, "If you don't live down drive, do not drive down it you are trespassing!! Private Lane".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:08 (04)
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".
BeckerFraserPhotos October 2011 photograph 048
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Comic art on a wall exposed by demolition in Sumner. After some time, artist Jason Kelly revealed it as his work and explained that Jelly is a play upon his name, mixing his first name and his last name".
Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:07 15:09:41
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Urban Search and Rescue workers remove the insides of the historic MLC building built in 1906 on the corner of Manchester/Hereford Streets. The seven storey building will be demolished as it is at risk of collapsing".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2012 photograph 0026
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A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The owners of Darkroom Bar were talking about how reduced the entertainment options were some months ago. They decided to do something about it and set up this new funky bar at 336 St Asaph Street".
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 257
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The Victoria clock tower on the corner of Montreal and Victoria Streets. The spire at the top of the tower has been knocked off centre and wooden bracing has been placed against the bottom of the tower to keep it secure.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 039
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Severe damage on a New Brighton Road. It had to be reformed and raised up 40 cm. A pile of dried liquefaction has been shovelled onto the footpath. Road cones mark out the uneven surfaces on the road.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 391
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A section of the footpath on Galbraith Avenue in Avonside that has been covered in dirt. Behind it is one of the septic tanks that were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 392
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The driveway of a section on Galbraith Avenue in Avonside that has been cracked by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Behind it is one of the septic tanks that were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the earthquake.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:08:16 05:37:10)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a colourful crocheted cover for a shipping container. It has various patterns including a heart, a variety of flowers, and the words "Joe & Nat", "Mt Pleasant", and "love from Tauranga". A Nissan Caravan is parked next to the container.
Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:07 15:22:27
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Urban Search and Rescue workers remove the insides of the historic MLC building built in 1906 on the corner of Manchester/Hereford Streets. The seven storey building will be demolished as it is at risk of collapsing".
Picture House Photograph 2013:10:27 16:25:00
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A photograph of someone watching a film inside Picture House. Picture House was a mobile cinema for two people. It was created out of a billboard trailer by artist-designer team Heather Hayward and Tessa Peach, for FESTA 2013.
BeckerFraserPhotos November 2011 photograph 167
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The reverse side of the facade of the New Excelsior Backpackers. The facade will be retained - you can see how it is tied to the containers".
Observatory Tower Photograph 13
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A close-up photograph of parts of the Townsend Telescope recovered from the rubble of the Observatory tower. The telescope was housed in the tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. It was severely damaged when the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
All Right? Compliments CDHB Image 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An image from the All Right? 'Compliments' campaign, for the CDHB website. The image reads, "You're a wee Canterbury Gem. Let's remember it's often the simple things that bring the most joy." The image also includes the web address of the All Right? Facebook page.