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The road cordon on Hereford Street just outside the T & G Building (formerly known as Kenton Chambers). On the fence is a banner that reads 'Hope' and behind it is a street sign that reads 'Road closed'. A digger and building rubble can be seen in the background.

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A photograph of the bottom storey of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. Rubble from the top two storeys of the tower has spilled into the courtyard in front of the tower. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building.

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The centennial pool demolition is under way. On a walk around the city to catch up on events happening June 18, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. Swimsuits have been hung on the fence around the Centennial Pool by campaigners against the complex's demolition. The Armagh St facility is being pulled down to make way for the new Margaret Mahy Fami...

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A digitally manipulated photograph of the partially-demolished Ozone Hotel. The photographer comments, "As if a deadly disease is moving out from Christchurch City red zone, the heritage buildings are being put down".

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The sewage treatment ponds in Bromley. In the distance trucks and diggers can be seen piling up liquefaction silt. The photographer comments, "Looking NW from the causeway through the sewage wetlands. Mountains of liquefaction silt are being piled up near the corner of Breezes Rd and SH74-Anzac Drive".

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Trucks and diggers build large piles of liquefaction silt. In the foreground can be seen the Bromley sewage treatment ponds. The photographer comments, "Looking NW from the causeway through the sewage wetlands. Mountains of liquefaction silt are being piled up near the corner of Breezes Rd and SH74-Anzac Drive".

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Demolition of Robertson's Bakery building, Victoria Street, Christchurch. The Chandelier rescue ... Walking into work I saw the building I always wanted to buy (and run as a bookshop, perfumery, shoe shop) - the old Robertson's Bakery getting demolished. But the bigass digger gently reached into the wreckage and saved this chandelier, bringing...

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A heart shape made from takeaway cups and a heart-shape felt piece, stitched to the wire fence in front of the Volcano Cafe and Lava Bar. On it are the words "Live. Love. Life". Behind is a pile of bricks, a broken fence and a digger can be partially seen.

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The laying of new sewers in Bridge Street, South Brighton. Road cones have been placed along the road works. Temporary road signs indicate that the current speed limit is 30 km/h. Diggers, four-wheel drive vehicles and a truck are parked beside piles of gravel and a yellow sewer pump.

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Two diggers on top of a pile of rubble inside the partially demolished Ozone Dressing Sheds building. The photographer comments, "The Ozone must have suffered in the February earthquake more than people thought. They were starting to repaint it inside, but it looks like they must have run out of filler".

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "View from the corner of Manchester and Worcester Streets of Radio Network House with the final piece of demolition of 143-151 Worcester Street in front of it. The fate of Radio Network House is being discussed with its owner".

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A photograph of the rubble of the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. In the foreground is Chris Whitty, Site Manager of the Christchurch Arts Centre.

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A photograph of the rubble from the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. Scaffolding constructed around the tower has also collapsed and is amongst the rubble.