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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christ Church Cathedral.

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christ Church Cathedral.

Deconstruction of central Christchurch back on track

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The removal of rubble from the earthquake-stricken centre of Christchurch will start again today, once the worst of the ice in the central city melts.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'See! Major foundation issues!' 5 November 2011

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Relates to the three new categories for residential foundation design that have been developed and will be required for repairing and rebuilding homes in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The 'zones' referred to in the cartoon are the colours designated to different degrees of damage to particular areas or buildings in Christchurch after the earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch Press 17 June 2011: Section A, Page 4 (Christchurch Edition)

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Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 17 June 2011.

Clark, Laurence, 1949-:"I'm so glad PRINCE WILLIAM took time out to visit …

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An elderly couple sit having afternoon tea and chatting about Prince William's visit to Christchurch after the February 22 earthquake. The woman expresses delight that 'Prince William took time out to visit Christchurch' and her husband comments that there is 'Not much talk about becoming a republic lately'. Context - The Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 and Prince William's subsequent visit. Also discussion about New Zealand's becoming a republic; there is a Republican Movement who are promoting the idea of an elected head of state. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Christchurch trying to convince foreign students to stay

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The private education sector in Christchurch is working on how to convince foreign students to keep coming to the city after last week's earthquake.

Stress of PSA similar to that from Christchurch quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The psychological stress caused by the vine-killing disease PSA is being described as similar to the anxiety people experienced in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor, 2011:02:22 13:08:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Press reporter Olivia Carville helps an injured woman in Cashel Street".

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Fewer receiving Christchurch Employer Support Subsidy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Unemployment figures released yesterday may have showed little change in the nation's jobless rate, but it appears there's a gaping hole in the statistics when it comes to earthquake struck Christchurch.

Uncertain future for Christchurch's hospitality sector

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.

Royal Commission hearings start in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Royal Commission hearings into the Canterbury earthquakes started in Christchurch today, with a indication that questions will be raised about whether some of those trapped in collapsed buildings could have survived.

Ballantynes celebrate reopening of Christchurch store

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two weeks after re-opening, the landmark Christchurch department store, Ballantynes has thanked staff, contractors and customers for their hard work and loyalty since the February earthquake forced it to close.

Scandinavian inspiration aids Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council is looking to Scandinavia for help with the earthquake re-build. Two Danish based urban design experts are working with the Council over the next four weeks to develop a draft plan for rebuilding the central city.

Thousands attend Westminister Christchurch memorial

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A memorial service for the 166 victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been held at Westminster Abbey. Attended by the Prince of Wales and the High Commissioner for New Zealander, the ceremony was led by the Dean of Westminster.

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves, 2011:02:22 14:51:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Fallen rocks in the Port Hills after a 6.3 earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves, 2011:02:22 14:51:53

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Fallen rocks in the Port Hills after a 6.3 earthquake".

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- : If a secret microphone was smuggled into CERA's …

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Text reads 'If a secret microphone was smuggled into CERA's meetings?...' A group of CERA staff chat during tea at a meeting. They make unguarded comments about the state of affairs in earthquake-stricken Christchurch unaware that a microphone has been left in a sugarbowl. Context: the cartoon suggests that there seems to many Christchurch people to be a lack of real care on the part of officialdom as they struggle to recover from the earthquake damage. The microphone recalls that left 'accidentally' on a table at which Prime Minister John Key and the ACT candidate for the Epsom seat were having a highly publicised cup of tea. Then when it was discovered that a microphone had recorded their conversation John Key tried to get a court order to supress making it public. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 557

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Aerial image of the Christchurch City Centre taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission. The Knox Church can be seen.

Quake-hit Christchurch Residents having to return home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Canterbury residents are returning to homes damaged in last year's 7.1 earthquake, because they can't afford to live anywhere else.

Charity cricket match raises $500,000 for Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A star-studded charity cricket match in Wellington has raised half a million dollars for the Prime Minister's appeal for the Canterbury earthquake.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/03/2011: Solidarity with Christchurch

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 March 2011 entitled, "Solidarity with Christchurch".

Roz Johnson's Blog 18/11/2011: Christchurch Container Mall

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An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 18 November 2011 entitled, "Christchurch Container Mall".

Photographs of central Christchurch after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes

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Photographs of central Christchurch after the 2010-2012 earthquakes taken 25 February 2012 by Sean McMahon. Locations are chiefly Manchester, Saint Asaph, Cashel, Columbo and Lichfield Streets, and the Bridge of Remembrance. Images show fencing around areas closed to the public, damaged and collapsed commercial buildings, cleared sites, re-opened Cashel Street area with shops and a cafe. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 34 digital photograph(s).

Digital Photograph: Lyttelton Ambulance Station, north side of London Stre…

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing buildings on London Street. Visible in the photograph (left to right) are Lyttelton Ambulance Station and Bells Pharmacy - relocated into a converted house with law firm MacTodd on the upper floor. Discussions have been held between Lyttelton Police, St John Ambulance and...

Digital Photograph: Corner of London and Canterbury Streets, Lyttelton

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing the corner of London and Canterbury Streets. Visible in the photograph (left to right) are the Lyttelton Library, Freemans Dining Room, Ray White Real Estate and Min Sargison Real Estate on London Street. The photograph is looking to the southeast. The site of the Timebal...

Digital Photograph: Temporary Artwork on the corner of London and Canterbu…

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One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing a temporary artwork on the site of the Albion Hotel/ Ground Delicatessen. After the demolition of the building the site was used for a Gap Filler initiative called the Lyttelton Petanque Club. The photograph shows a temporary artwork created from used bricks, probably from...