Winter, Mark 1958-:Red & black - Kia kaha Christchurch. 5 March 2011

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The cartoon has stripes above the words 'RED & BLACK kia kaha Christchurch'. Context - red and black are the Canterbury colours - the cartoon is a tribute to the people of Christchurch after the disastrous earthquake of 22 February 2011. 'Kia kaha' means 'forever strong'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, 2010

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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city

Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, 2010

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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city

Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, 2010

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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city

Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, 2010

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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city

Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand, 2010

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Hit at 4.35am (local time) on Saturday, September 4th 2010, measuring a 7.1 and centered 40km west of the city

Cambridge Terrace, Worcester Street and the Avon River 1910

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Here we look upon one of Christchurch’s beautiful public gardens which spans Durham Street and the River Avon. This photograph shows how carefully the city authorities went about landscaping …

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 214-215: Christchurch: A …

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A PDF copy of pages 214-215 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch: A Board Game'. Photo (top): Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation. Photo (bottom): Irene Boles.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 374-375: Songs for Christ…

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A PDF copy of pages 374-375 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Songs for Christchurch Launch'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett, FLEDGE

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2584

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Front facade to Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 18-19: Revival

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A PDF copy of pages 18-19 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Revival'. Photos: Sam Heap

Christchurch Press Infographic: 9 November 2012 (1)

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A page banner for a feature titled, "Your new city: CERA's 100-day plan".

Christchurch Press Infographic: 3 December 2011 (1)

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An uncompleted map showing the proposed locations of car parks in the central city.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 9 June 2012 (2)

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A graphic for an article about the proposed sale of Christchurch City Council assets.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 104-105: SCAPE

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A PDF copy of pages 104-105 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SCAPE'. Image: Ash Keating, Gardensity, 2010/11, commissioned by SCAPE with generous support from Leighs Construction and Portabuild, installed outside Christchurch Art Gallery. Photo used with permission: SCAPE.

The Langlois Eteveneaux cottage, Akaroa

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Jessie Garland and Luke Tremlett References and acknowledgements Christchurch City Council. Garvin, J., 2001. A Building History of Northern New England. University Press of New England, New Hampshire. Insight Unlimited.

A Victorian ‘Gent’ of Christchurch

Articles, Lost Christchurch

By Helen Solomons Mortimer Cashman Corliss was a true Victorian patriarch, gentleman and government servant who lived in Christchurch for most of his adult life, contributing to the city’s de…

Steam and Speed, Christchurch’s Railway Station in 1878

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Tiny British-made locomotive engines first began chugging between Ferrymead’s Wharf on the estuary and the city on December 1st, 1863. This was New Zealand’s first public railway line, …

Site Founder

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Wendy Riley A relative newcomer to Christchurch, Wendy has deep-rooted connections to the city. Her ancestors, like many colonial New Zealanders, traced their origins to Scotland and England. After…

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, page 238: The Anglican Cathedral

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A PDF copy of page 238 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The page documents the transitional project 'The Anglican Cathedral'. Note that images have been removed from the page for copyright reasons.

Protest march against Christchurch school changes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.

Catholic Basilica – The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Articles, Lost Christchurch

For the first Catholics in Christchurch, the purchasing of land within the city boundaries was met with great difficulty. Their first hurdle was to secure land from the Anglican dominated hierarchy…

Christchurch’s First Town Hall, High Street

Articles, Lost Christchurch

During the year 1857, developments moved closer towards making colonial Christchurch a working city. The Bridle Path opening in March, provided emigrants direct access to and from Lyttelton, on a s…

From Cabstand Corner to Triangle Corner 1884 – 2011

Articles, Lost Christchurch

1884 Outside the City Hotel, a stream of Hackney and Hansom cabs wait for fares at ‘Cabstand Corner’ (later known as the ‘Triangle’.)  The year is 1884 and it appears t…

A Lady’s Impressions of Christchurch, 1909

Articles, Lost Christchurch

“Of all the beautiful places in New Zealand – Christchurch is one of the prettiest.  As the metropolis of the Canterbury province, the city has been built in the old Elizabethan style, …

The Chief Post Office

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The moving of the Post Office from Market Square to its new site in Cathedral Square, was a significant development in Cathedral Square’s importance in Christchurch business and city life. Th…

Christchurch Press Infographic: 21 October 2012 (2)

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A page banner promoting an article about the Fesitival of Transitional Architecture Lux City event.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 18 September 2010 (3)

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An infographic giving information about the aftershocks and damage to buildings in the central city.

Christchurch Press Infographic: 15 September 2010 (1)

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A map showing the locations of red- and yellow-stickered buildings in the central city.

Three time capsules opened in Christchurch today

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Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.