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Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (4)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of performers in medieval costumes playing checkers outside a tent beside the Avon River. The game is part of the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
All Right? Resources: Earthquake Anniversary Postcards 1
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A PDF copy of five postcards in remembrance of the February earthquake. The front of each postcard reads, "22 February. Today we reflect". The postcards have been used at River of Flower events and the Bloom Exhibition.
2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 11
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a bridge being placed across the Avon River outside the UCSA building in 2015. A number of students will walk across the bridge as part of the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge.
2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 34
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A photograph of eight students standing in the Avon River outside the UCSA building, having just fallen through a bridge they had constructed. The photograph was taken in 2015 during the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge event.
WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 258
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A photograph of earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings, taken from Oxford Terrace, across the Avon River. One of the chimneys has fallen onto the roof, knocking off tiles and pieces of masonry.
Fairfax Video, August 2012 (1)
Videos, UC QuakeStudies
A video of an interview with Peter Cammock and Cathy Allen about growing up on River Road and their feelings of loss and sadness that it is now part of the residential red zone.
2015 - Engineering Bridge Challenge Photograph 33
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of eight students standing in the Avon River outside the UCSA building, having just fallen through a bridge they had constructed. The photograph was taken in 2015 during the annual Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge event.
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2013 photograph 172
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of a residential area in Kaiapoi. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Many of the streets (but not all) in the area north of the Waimakariri River are red zoned".
BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 006
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A sign reading, "Road closed" on a footpath beside the Kaiapoi River in Kaiapoi. Behind it excavators can be seen levelling a bank for a new footpath to be laid on.
Flooding threat for earthquake ravaged Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Civil Defence Duty Manager, James Thompson, says the Waimakariri River could breach its banks just south of Kaiapoi, and as a preacaution they have evacuated the Riverlands Holiday Park.
Demolition Day - Photograph 41
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. Workers hose down the house to prevent dust. The back of the house has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0386
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An aerial photograph with Horseshoe Lake residential area in the foreground (all red zoned), Avon River left and the Shirley golf course right and centre".
Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 276
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A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School plays on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 136
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A view of the Worcester Street bridge from across the Avon River. In the background, the Our City O-Tautahi building is surrounded by scaffolding and bracing, the Rydges building behind.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0163
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view looking south down Colombo Street from the bridge over the River Avon. The road damage in the foreground is where the bridge begins".
Photograph by Jennifer Middendorf 283
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A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School play on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Banks Avenue, Richmond - Photograph 06
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A pile of gravel and tarseal in front of a house in Richmond during repairs to River Road. The photographer comments, "Our house was becoming progressively more shattered with each aftershock".
Demolition Day - Photograph 45
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. All but the front wall has been demolished, and a crane bucket looms over the roof. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 147
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Pomeroy's Brewery Inn on Kilmore Street viewed across the Avon River. The bar is green stickered meaning it safe to enter. As a brick building in this condition is fairly rare.
Interview with Sonia Giovinazzi
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An interview with Research Fellow in Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, Sonia Giovinazzi. This interview was conducted by Emma Kelland as part of Deirdre Hart's Coastal and River Earthquake Research project .
Demolition Day - Photograph 39
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. Workers hose down the house to prevent dust. The back of the house has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
Demolition Day - Photograph 37
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. Workers hose down the house to prevent dust. The back of the house has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
Demolition Day - Photograph 35
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. Workers hose down the house to prevent dust. The back of the house has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
Demolition Day - Photograph 36
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. Workers hose down the house to prevent dust. The back of the house has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
Demolition Day - Photograph 46
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A house in Richmond being demolished. A worker hoses down the rubble to prevent dust. All but one corner has been demolished. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
‘The Bricks’ and Shipping on the Avon
Articles, Lost Christchurch
When Christchurch was Young Written for Ellesmere Guardian by Mr W. A. Taylor, 1944 The Avon river (Otakaro) predates its sister stream the Heathcote (Opawaho) as a navigable course to Christchurch…
QuakeStory Photo 457
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A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Volunteers hand out flowers just before 12.51.".
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 182
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A view of the Hereford Street bridge, looking east over the Avon River. Wire fencing has been placed at the entrance to the bridge, indicating the edge of the central city cordon.
Interview with Justin Cope and Marion Irwin
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An interview with Coastal Resources Scientist, Justin Cope, and Natual Hazard Analyst, Marion Irwin. This interview was conducted by Emma Kelland as part of Deirdre Hart's Coastal and River Earthquake Research project .
Demolition Day - Photograph 25
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A hazard board for a house being demolished in Richmond. Hazards listed are dust, noise, excavator, trucks, visitors and danger from equipment working. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".