An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 September 2012 entitled, "Freedom on Fitzgerald?".
A digitally manipulated photograph of a building on Poplar Lane. The photographer comments, "I felt that this building had a real Italian feel about it. It is actually in Christchurch, New Zealand. It appears on the list to be partially demolished after the Christchurch earthquake, so it might not be around for much longer".
An old advertising sign exposed by the demolition of an adjoining building. The photographer comments, "'Protect your investment. Paint your property regularly - and save money. Polson's decorators and sign writers.' The building that was adjacent to this one was demolished after the Christchurch earthquake and revealed this fabulous old wall sign.
A photograph of documents taped to the door of 156 McCormacks Bay Road in Redcliffs. One of the documents is from the Christchurch City Council and reads, "Do not approach or enter this building".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gloucester Street leading onto Gayhurst Road. Demolished part of St Paul's School at the lower centre".
A video of soldiers from Delta Company from 2/1 Battalion Royal NZ Infantry Regiment using the Environment Canterbury (ECan) building on Kilmore Street for a training exercise.
A digitally manipulated image of two chairs sitting among rubble. The photographer comments, "There is a strip of land that has been declared as the red zone. This means that the houses facing towards the tidal estuary must be abandoned as they are on land that has been declared uneconomic to repair after the Christchurch earthquakes. These chairs are at the front of one of these properties that will be bulldozed. These seem to be saying come hell or high water we will not be moved".
A video of a tour of the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video includes footage of the site of the Brannigans Building on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Gloucester Street, the inside of the central library, Gloucester Street, Manchester Street, High Street, Poplar Lane, and Hereford Street.
A video of a tour of the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video includes footage of Cambridge Terrace, Kilmore Street, Colombo Street, the Grant Thornton building in Cathedral Square, Worcester Street, ChristChurch Cathedral, the Westende Jewellers Building, and Hereford Street.
A video of Bill Robinson from Nikau Demolition Ltd talking about the demolition equipment the company is using in the Christchurch central city Red Zone. Robinson explains the need to check the welds of the crane arms each day, and the need for larger jaws on some demolition projects. He also explains the crane controls.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Road working machines blocking the entrance to Ottawa Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Oxford Terrace in the Avon Loop area showing the lateral spread on the river banks".
A video about the reopening of Calendar Girls on Hereford Street. The video includes a tour of the strip club and an interview with Director Jacqui Le Prou. Le Prou talks about her frustration at not being able to access the building for more than a year after the 22 February 2011 earthquake, despite it receiving very little damage.
Spray-painted writing on the side of a car parking building reads "0 cars". The photographer comments, "Strangely and appropriately this graffiti was on a car park. In fact the graffiti was 100% correct as the car park is in the Christchurch earthquake red zone and there should be zero cars now inside it. It may have been put on by an anti car protester or just an indication that the car park is empty. One of the suggestions for the City plan for the rebuilt Christchurch was for a pedestrian and cycle only area, which also fits in with 0 CARS".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Large scale roadworks at the intersection of Avonside Drive, Woodham Road, and Linwood Avenue".
Damaged brickwork of Christ Church Cathedral. The outer layer of stonework has fallen away revealing red bricks on the inside.
Shoppers and sightseers in Re:Start Mall. Street lights have been decorated with banners with Canterbury colours, red and black.
A video about members of the Irish rugby team touring the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The team is in Christchurch for a test match against the All Blacks at the new Christchurch Stadium. The video includes interviews with scrum coach Greg Feek and coach Declan Kidney. It also includes footage of Irish construction workers meeting the team in Cathedral Square.
A video of Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams touring the Christchurch central city Red Zone. Williams visited Christchurch for two days during his New Zealand tour to offer his support to the city. The video includes footage of Williams visiting the ChristChurch Cathedral, and meeting locals. It also includes an interview with Williams about the demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A video of a tour of the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video shows footage of the Edmond's Band Rotunda, Gloucester Street, the CTV building site, Poplar Lane, the McKenzie & Willis building, High Street, Lichfield Street, Colombo Street, Cathedral Square, and ChristChurch Cathedral.
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Armagh St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Hereford St, red zone. 26 Feb 2012.".
A property that appears to be abandoned. Detail of overgrown weeds and bricks behind the fence and the red rubbish bin.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone. The intersection of Hereford and Manchester Streets, west view".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone. The intersection of Hereford and Manchester Streets, east vi".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone. The intersection of Hereford and Manchester Streets, north view".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone. Worcester Street from Manchester Street looking towards Cathedral Square".
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Red zoned restaurant, Oxford Tce. 26 Feb 2012.".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone. The intersection of Hereford and Manchester Streets, south view".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Colour matched sewerage pump, building and portaloo in Wainoni Road".