4 September 2010 Canterbury Earthquake (18 November)

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PDF slides from a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Wilson from the UC Geology department on 18 November 2010 in Wellington. The presentation was delivered at a State Services Briefing at the Reserve Bank Seminar Room, and at a public talk for UC Alumni at the Wellington Club.

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:10 15:02:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Nelson Odering (owner of Oderings) has volunteered his services for three days in the clean up on the streets of Kaipoi".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 17:21:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".

Fairfax Media Image: Lawrence Smith 2010:09:11 17:20:44

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Real estate agent Steve Langridge from First National waits hopefully for a couple to visit one of his open homes in Avonside".

Southland Times Image: Sonia Gerken 2010:09:09 15:54:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Packed to the gunnels: Mataura man Mike Kirby loading his wife Shona's car yesterday with donated baking. The couple left early this morning with a huge amount of donated goods for victims of the Christchurch earthquake".

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 085

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A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office organising supplies in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as temporary accommodation for those displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Nelson Mail Image: Simon Bloomberg 2010:09:10 10:42:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richmond and Upper Moutere Volunteer Fire Fighters, from left, Craig Clayworth, Allan Rankin, Craig Piner and Blair Hall about to leave for Christchurch to help out exhausted colleagues at the New Brighton Station".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:11:04 13:55:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Owners Sina Seng (L) and Cheu Tek Ung of the 'T Bakery' which closed for five weeks after the Christchurch September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake says business has been quiet since they re-opened".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:11:04 13:54:05

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Owners Sina Seng (L) and Cheu Tek Ung of the 'T Bakery' which closed for five weeks after the Christchurch September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake says business has been quiet since they re-opened".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:02 02:18:32

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "As a gesture of goodwill following the earthquake the Christchurch City Council's Recreation and Sport Centres are offering free admission to the pools this weekend. Jamie Curd (9) swimming for free at the Centennial Pool".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:05 05:18:47

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "2010 Canterbury Earthquake. Story to do with grants for people without water and sewage. Miriam O'Malley uses a portaloo outside her house on Maling Street. Daniella O'Malley is on left".

Nic Johns and Mark Osborne WEMO Photograph 064

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A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery was set up as the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Clutha Leader Image: Sam Morton 2010:09:14 13:29:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Red and black support. Rosebank Primary School pupils (from left, top) Leighana Budd (12), Hamish Gillespie (12), Harry Ollerenshaw (5), Caitlin Bennett (11) and Brianna Dent (7) show their support for the Christchurch earthquake victims".

Ray Whelan WEMO Photograph 25

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A photograph of a kitchen with food and drinks for the emergency management personnel at a temporary Civil Defence headquarters. The headquarters was set up at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:09 (07)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Thieves have struck overnight at Ferndale School for special needs students stealing specialist equipment. Board chairperson, Jacki Morris, would love to get her hands on them".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:10:25 11:03:21

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hororata Spring Fair for restoration of St Johns Church. No. 8 'Christine', a three year-old ewe, clears the second jump to win the Hororata steeplechase just ahead of the rest of the field".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:10:25 11:03:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hororata Spring Fair for restoration of St Johns Church. No. 8 'Christine', a three year-old ewe, clears the second jump to win the Hororata steeplechase just ahead of the rest of the field".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:08 06:29:55

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch was rocked by a large aftershock shortly after 8am this morning. The state of emergency has been extended for a further 7 days and more army personnel have been brought into the city".

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (9)

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Part four of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:09 (06)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Thieves have struck overnight at Ferndale School for special needs students stealing specialist equipment. Board chairperson, Jacki Morris, would love to get her hands on them".

Southland Times Image: Sonia Gerken 2010:09:09 15:51:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Packed to the gunnels: Mataura man Mike Kirby loading his wife Shona's car yesterday with donated baking. The couple left early this morning with a huge amount of donated goods for victims of the Christchurch earthquake".

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (8)

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Part three of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:09:13 07:21:09

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Civil Defence centre has now moved from the Christchurch Art Gallery to the new civil offices in Hereford Street. Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt has been working on the phones for the last two days".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 00:25:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Maling Street in Avonside. From left: Tamatea Briggs (12), Ngarita Briggs (8) and Walton Briggs sit under a makeshift shelter while they wait for a wood fire to boil water".

Earthquake Street

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UC progressive re-start.

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Provides information for students and staff of University of Canterbury in relation to the Canterbury earthquake of 22nd February 2011. Contains re-start timetable, transport options, latest announcements, FAQs, video and photo galleries, messages of support and sections devoted to the Library and the College of Education.

Executive Summary: Assessment of fault scarp rehabilitation on farms affec…

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A report by Thomas Wilson, Zach Whitman, Matt Cockcroft, Mike Finnemore, Peter Almond, Derrick Moot, et al on various remediation techniques for farms on the Greendale fault scarp. The purpose of the report was to brief the Rural Recovery Group on 20 September 2010.

Fairfax Video, September 2010 (2)

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A video of a fire which broke out in the Pills for Thrills building on Worcester Street following the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The fire is thought to have been caused by a gas leak in the building.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath 2010:11:29 15:12:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Tom McBrearty (second from left) along with the dean of the Christ Church Cathedral Reverend Peter Beck (left), and residents Leanne Curtis and Evan Smith right) have formed a grass roots community group for earthquake-hit suburbs".

Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2010:11:03 15:22:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ovena Murray (front) and Leonie Dehn, with Roger the dog, inspect work being done on the Charles Street pump house in Kaiapoi. Waimakariri District Council staff are deferring low-priority works to free-up funds for earthquake recovery work".