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Human Bones Under the Public Library

Articles, Lost Christchurch

A large collection of human bones were uncovered on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Hereford Street during the 1850s. They belonged to the early Waitaha inhabitants (1000 – 1500 AD) who h…

St. Albans Library

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.

St. Albans Library

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The community centre in my old neighbourhood. Now it's an empty lot.

Woolston Library - Demolished Today! (1 July 2011)

Woolston Community Library, 1871-2011, was one of the earliest suburban libraries to open in Christchurch. Almost from the beginning, the library’s committees have fought a never-ending battle against failing finances, falling membership, unsuitable and disintegrating buildings, and threats of closure from the City Council, but somehow, the volu...

Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Book Worms "Lib-barely"

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St Martins Library Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 573

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Damage to the Library Chambers (former Christchurch Public Library) where cracks are clearly visible on the brick walls. The footpath around the building has been cordoned off.

Reimagine Christchurch.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A forum created by Jeremy McManus to discuss ideas for rebuilding Christchurch following the February 22, 2011 earthquake. Topics discussed include housing, transportation, and urban design.

Christchurch Cathedral.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Information on events, weekly services, music, history and architecture, news and newsletters and current and archived sermons. Includes both pre-earthquake information, and current life of the cathedral.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 531

Images, UC QuakeStudies

The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the new Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.

Christchurch Earthquake appeal.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Site of the official New Zealand Government appeal to help the people of Christchurch and the Canterbury region following the Feb. 22 earthquake.

2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Maybe NOW they'll let me into the Red Zone!" ...…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Cartoon depicts a person wearing a "Rachel Hunter disguise" saying "Maybe NOW they'll let me into the Red Zone!". A second person responds "It won't happen overnight... but it will happen!". Refers to frustration from Christchurch business owners at not being allowed into the Red Zone following the earthquake on 22 February 2011. Source of information: Heather, Ben. "Anger rising outside red zone". 'The Press', 3 June 2011, https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5094323/Anger-rising-outside-red-zone accessed 25 November 2025. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s). Processing information: Description written by Library staff updated as part of reparative description work November 2025. Details available on request.

Canterbury Earthquake 2011

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Woolston Community Library, Ferry Rd (23.02.2011) Woolston Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand © 2011 Phil Le Cren Photo Taken With: Canon EOS 1000D + Canon EF/EF-S lenses + 10.1 effective megapixels + 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor + Eye-level pentamirror SLR + Live View shooting. + EOS Built-in Sensor cleaning sys...

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 530

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A view of the intersection of Hereford Street and Cambridge Terrace. The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.

Christchurch earthquake community journal.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

A community based blog/journal made up of contributions from the people of Christchurch, sharing their experiences from the two major Canterbury quakes.

Rebuild the future Christchurch

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Provides news and information to residents of Canterbury after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Includes ideas discussion page, blog, services directory, list of damaged suburbs, geological information including recent aftershocks, and photos.