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New Zealand Defence Force photograph 650
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digger being unloaded from the HMNZS Canterbury. The Royal New Zealand Navy delivered machinery and equipment to Christchurch for use in the recovery effort after the Christchurch Earthquake.
Central Canterbury News Image: Gary Moody 2010:09:16 11:33:57
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tai Tapu Hotel owners Tania Smith and Jacqui Ballantyne have been flat out since the earthquake to get it running again".
Winter, Mark 1958-:The earth takes... the world gives [Christchurch earthq…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Text reads 'The earth takes... the world gives'. The cartoon shows an image of the globe with New Zealand in the centre - the continents seem to have formed themselves into a grieving face and arms which reach out to New Zealand. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"This one's connected to Gerry Brownlee!" 19 J…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A Christchurch seismic monitor churns out reams of paper with wild fluctuations showing earthquakes and aftershocks. Nearby two men examine a second monitor and one of them says 'This one's connected to Gerry Brownlee!' The reams of paper show a perfectly straight line - it appears that nothing is going on in Gerry Brownlee's head. Context - A sense that the Minister for Earthquake Recovery is being less than effective. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
20130123_1662_1D3-35 Canterbury substation (Day 23/365)
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The electrical supply substation built into the Lion Breweries Canterbury Draught brewery in St Asaph Street, Christchurch. Now the whole complex is being demolished due to earthquake damage.
Winter, Mark, 1958-:22.2.11 [Christchurch earthquake] 23 February 2011
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows the Christchurch Anglican Cathedral tower in ruins and without its steeple. Above the drawing is the date '22.2.11'. A second version shows a huge magnitude 6.3 earthquake tremor on a seismic graph on top of which is the date '22.2.11'. Context - On 22 February 2011 at 12:51 pm (NZDT), Christchurch experienced a major magnitude 6.3 earthquake, which resulted in severe damage and many casualties. A National State of Emergency has been declared. The cathedral tower has collapsed and there has been devastating damage to the remaining structure. The Cathedral is one of around six sites of extreme concern around the city where many are believed to still be trapped. This earthquake followed on from an original magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010 which did far less damage and in which no-one died. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Brownbait patties - $2 per kilo. 6 October 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows a platter of 'Brownbait patties $2 per kilo'. In the background is a 'contaminated' river. Refers to the contamination of Canterbury's waterways after the earthquake of 4th September which resulted in sewage pipes being damaged thus contaminating the rivers. This means that people should not be attempting to catch whitebait in these rivers during the annual whitebait season which is open between 15 August and 30 November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 393
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An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 392
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An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 391
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An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
New Zealand Defence Force photograph 387
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An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen in the Lyttelton Port.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 11 December 2012 (1)
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An incomplete front page layout featuring an article about the Royal Commission enquiry into the CTV building collapse.
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Took this back in September after the Canterbury quake - gives a different perspective on how powerful this really was.
WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 107
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Television Building on Gloucester Street. There are large cracks in the columns of the building and many of the windows are broken.
Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 342
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A photograph of a laminated image tied to the fencing around Cathedral Square. The image depicts the Citizen's Memorial as it looked before the Canterbury earthquakes.
GEER Association Aerial Photograph 187
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A photograph of the helicopter used by a team from Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) to take aerial photographs of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake.
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 15:53:11
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Samson, a cat belonging to Helen Milner and Barry Hayton, who went missing after the Canterbury earthquake and returned five weeks later".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 16:00:57
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Samson, a cat belonging to Helen Milner and Barry Hayton, who went missing after the Canterbury earthquake and returned five weeks later".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 15:44:12
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Samson, a cat belonging to Helen Milner and Barry Hayton, who went missing after the Canterbury earthquake and returned five weeks later".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 15:58:42
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Samson, a cat belonging to Helen Milner and Barry Hayton, who went missing after the Canterbury earthquake and returned five weeks later".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 15:51:05
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Samson, a cat belonging to Helen Milner and Barry Hayton, who went missing after the Canterbury earthquake and returned five weeks later".
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'On the right hand side, earthquakes. On the left, H…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A bus tours a city street with destroyed schools either side. The guide points out destruction on the right from earthquakes and on the left from Hekia Parata. Wider context is the ongoing impact of the Christchurch February 2011 earthquake. The implication is that the earthquake caused physical damage to some schools and that the Minister for Education is responsible for destroying others with her announcement of school closures in Christchurch on 18 February 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Poster with tube: United We Stand
Images, Canterbury Museum
One limited edition poster with tube and information sheet. The poster has initial letters of the cities of New Zealand arranged to form an outline of the country. All are printed in black, except the 'C' of Christchurch which stands out in red. "United We Stand, 22 Feb 2011, 12.51pm" is printed in black. Poster commemorates the 2011 Christchurc...
Portable Toilet: Thunder Down Under
Images, Canterbury Museum
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 ...
Four Person Emergency Kit: After Shake
Images, Canterbury Museum
One comprehensive emergency kit contained within a 68 litre heavy duty plastic storage case; includes four personal essentials packs, a survival first aid kit, an After Shake base pack and two 20 litre water storage canisters. Designed by the company After Shake to support a four person household following an emergency. This comprehensive emerg...
Portable Chemical Toilet: Campmaster
Images, Canterbury Museum
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...
Vase: Ceramic
Images, Canterbury Museum
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.
Toy: Sing and Learn
Images, Canterbury Museum
Plastic and fabric sing and learn toy. The plastic and fabric doll is dressed in a yellow and orange suit with hood and ears and features a sound module set inside its tummy, a squeaker in its left arm and rustled plastic in its right arm.
Four Person Emergency Kit: After Shake
Images, Canterbury Museum
One comprehensive emergency kit contained within a 68 litre heavy duty plastic storage case; includes four personal essentials packs, a survival first aid kit, an After Shake base pack and two 20 litre water storage canisters. Designed by the company After Shake to support a four person household following an emergency. This comprehensive emerg...
Quilt: Quilt for Christchurch
Images, Canterbury Museum
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...