The story of Christchurch (Day 229/365)

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20130817_2457_1D3-400 The story of Christchurch (Day 229/365) Many roads are closed all over eastern Christchurch as infra-structure repairs are carried out, whether it be water supplies, sewer repairs (as is the case here) or general road repairs, In just over two weeks it will be three years since the first earthquake happened (4th September...

Earthquake Lights Over Christchurch - The White Lights Of Hope

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Today is the anniversary of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Canterbury on 4 September 2010, and two lights - The White Lights of Hope - were turned on this evening from the square to help fill the city's "dark heart" and remind residents to look forward to a bright future. Note: While I was capturing this image we had a ...

Christchurch Earthquake - Beckenham Shops - Ctrl-Alt-Del

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Demolition continues on the old Beckenham shops after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on the 4th September 2010. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business. Took this image in HDR and processed in PhotoMatix and PaintShop Pro 8. Below are two other images of the shops one soon after the earthquake and the other sever...

Temporary Street Furniture Talk and Public Reconfiguration Photograph 4

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A photograph of a public talk about temporary street furniture. The furniture was designed and fabricated by F3 Design for the Christchurch City Council. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Sue Davidson's Blog 21/4/2013: Artistic styles abound

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An entry from Sue Davidson's blog for 21 April 2013 entitled, "Artistic styles abound".

Dishing the Earth: Pizzeria earth building workshop Photograph 4

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A photograph of CPIT students and members of the public constructing an outdoor pizza oven for Gap Filler out of clay and bricks. The public workshop was part of FESTA 2012.

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: Brighter Autumn Photograph 4

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A photograph of Sue Turner (left) and Ciaran Fox (right) on the swings at Margaret Mahy Playground. Turner is the All Right? Campaign Manager and Fox is the All Right? Mental Health Promoter. The photograph was taken to promote '#BrighterAutumn', a photo competition held by All Right? and the Christchurch Mail.

The Week in Review - week ending 4 March 2011

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A review of the week's news including: Christchurch's emergency operation moves from rescue to recovery, two minutes' silence observed nationwide, government announces aid package, Finance Minister outlines cost of quake, a fifth of Christchurch population has fled, inquiry launched into collapse of damaged buildings, many Christchurch schools remain closed and some of their pupils enrol elsewhere, students and farmers roll up their sleeves to help quake victims, rescuers tell stories of survival, hundreds of Wellington buildings expected not to meet earthquake safety standards and time capsule discovered under statue of Christchurch founding father

1 in 4 chance of another big Canterbury quake

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Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.

Eye of the Storm Photograph 2013:10:26 (4)

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A photograph of an installation of blue tarpaulin flags on the Worcester Street bridge. The installation, titled Eye of the Storm, was created for Canterbury Tales by students from the School of Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Canterbury Tales was a carnivalesque procession and the main event of FESTA 2013.

Photograph of Cecil House, 69-73 Manchester Street (4)

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A photograph of details above the front door of Cecil House on Manchester Street.

Photograph of the Provincial Hotel, 274 Cashel Street (4)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Provincial Hotel.

Critical Risk 4 Health and Safety Toolbox - lifting operations

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A document which outlines how to safely carry out lifting operations, created to discuss with site staff at on-site "toolbox talks".

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Infographic for Facebook 4

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An All Right? infographic designed for use on Facebook. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right?.

All Right? AWA Trails St James School Photograph 4

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A photograph of St James School pupils (left), Ciaran Fox from All Right? (centre-right) and Burwood-Pegasus Community Board Member Tim Baker. Fox is presenting the AWA Trails to members of the St James School community. The photograph was taken at the launch of the St James AWA trail at St James School.

All Right? Five Years On I Feel: Champions 4

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A photograph of Henry Jaiswal, General Manager of Canterbury Migrants Centre, taking part in #FiveYearsOn. Canterbury Migrant Centre Trust was an All Right? Champion. Jaiswal holds a sign which reads, "Five years on, I feel... Awesome!" All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 21 February 2016 at 9:12am. All Right? captioned the photograph. "Henry from the Christchurch Migrant Centre Trust is feeling awesome! #fiveyears on #5yearson #allrightnz".

All Right? Campaigns and Projects: Matariki 2016 Photograph 4

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A photograph of various resources at the All Right? stall. The photograph was taken at Rehua Marae during Matariki 2016.

All Right? Five Years On I Feel: Community 4

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A photograph Chris from St Albans taking part in #FiveYearsOn. Chris holds a sign which reads, "Five years on, I feel... I happy new ch// I New Building// I happy in Chch Art gallery been opened [sic] // Chris Farrow, St Albans Merivale".

Photograph of Stranges Building, 219-223 High Street (4)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Stranges Building.

Photograph of Deans farm buildings, 29 Kahu Road (4)

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A photograph of Deans farm buildings on Kahu Road. Steel bracing has been used to hold the walls together.

Photograph of St Saviours Church, 26 Park Terrace (4)

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A photograph of window details of St Saviours Church.

Photograph of Wood's Mill grain silo, Wise Street (4)

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A photograph of the partially-demolished Wood's Mill grain silo on Wise Street.

Photograph of the Odeon Theatre, 214 Tuam Street (4)

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A photograph of detail above a window of the Odeon Theatre on Tuam Street.

Photograph of the Edison Building, 230 Tuam Street (4)

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A photograph of an excavator demolishing the Edison Building at 230 Tuam Street.

Photograph of The Christchurch Club, 154 Worcester Street (4)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.

WEMO ERT Team Set 1 - April 2011 - Photograph 4

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A photograph of a map used by emergency management personnel to inspect buildings after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The map is of the streets to the north-west of Cathedral Square. An area encompassing parts of St Asaph, Madras, Tuam, High, and Lichfield Streets have been outlined with biro.

All Right? Research and Evaluation: Web Banner Infographic 4

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An All Right? infographic designed for use as a web banner in March 2014. The infographic illustrates research carried out by All Right? about wellbeing in Canterbury.

All Right? AWA Trails Aranui Primary School Photograph 4

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A photograph of two people looking at an AWA Trail map. The photograph was taken at the launch of the Aranui AWA trail at Aranui School. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2015 at 3:55pm.

Damage to David's Book Exchange on Cashel Street (4)

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Damage to David's Book Exchange on Cashel Street.

Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (4)

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Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.