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Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:10 03:51:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. The Valley Inn in Heathcote gets demolished. Owner Dean Calvert watches as his pub gets knocked down".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 13:12:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake cleanup. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui road having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:11 13:08:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road is having its spire carefully removed so that restoration work can be considered".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:06 13:18:03

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:06 13:15:27

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Billy McIndoe walks past his boss's swiming pool which had been lifted out of the ground in Grey Crescent, Kaiapoi".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:06 05:14:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. People look on in disbelief as buildings are demolished on the corner of Cranford Street and Westminster Street".

The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 31

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 28

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Steve Lawrence Photograph 29

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

Gardens on a Plate

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

For some of us, that title may have conjured up childhood memories of making ‘sand-saucer’ gardens for the local flower show or ‘pet and garden’ day at school. But I’ve actually something different in mind. We have found quite a … Continue reading →

And yet, she persisted

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Many of you will already know that Christchurch has a fascinating political history, from labour movements to radical social reform to the campaign for women’s suffrage. It is to my eternal disappointment that this “great ferment of ideas”, as Jim McAloon … Continue reading →

Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 14 April 2014

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A deepsea remote controlled sub is being sent in to look for the missing Malaysian plane. A woman wrongly diagnosed with cancer endures unnecessary surgery and royal couple meet with families of Christchurch earthquake victims.

Long-drops from long ago

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

It’s something so mundane that it forms a part of our everyday lives and it’s as inescapable as death and taxes. Even though we spoke of it last week on the blog, it’s something people don’t often speak about and … Continue reading →

Staples secures $45M deal to build sustainable city houses

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man who's made his name battling the Earthquake Commission says he has secured a forty-five-million-dollar joint venture with a Chinese company that will regenerate Christchurch's residential areas.

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Earthquake News: Know Your Land Right…

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A news item titled, "Know Your Land Rights - Retaining Walls", published on the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's website on Friday, 15 July 2011.

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Earthquake News: Oxford Street Bridge…

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A news item titled, "Oxford Street Bridge Repaired", published on the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's website on Thursday, 29 September 2011.

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Earthquake News: 2 Billion Infrasture…

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A news item titled, "2 Billion Infrasture Deal Cleared", published on the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's website on Friday, 23 September 2011.