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Northern Outlook Image: Laura Melville 2011:02:22 14:06:12

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Scott Vincent, front, and Michael Small of Sicon assess the Kaiapoi River bank for damage. The concrete under the bank had bulged and presented a possible threat to the bank."

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:Reserve Bank governor moves to restore confiden…

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Governor of the Reserve Bank Allan Bollard holds a spade over his shoulder and a roll of toilet paper in his hand. Text reads 'Reserve Bank governor moves to restore confidence after the quake -' and Bollard says '..past the silver beet, left at the last of the beans and it's right by the caulis!' The little Evans man says 'What a relief!' Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. Toilets have been a real problem after the earthquakes with thousands of chemical toilets and portaloos being shipped in - some people, however, use the old kiwi method of digging a long-drop in the back garden. The Reserve Bank has made a relatively large 50-point cut in its benchmark interest rate, the Official Cash Rate (from 3% to 2.5 per cent). Critics say that inflation is already running unacceptably high and there is a threat of much higher inflation in a year or two when the rebuilding of Christchurch begins to put pressure on limited resources. The Reserve Bank acknowledged these factors, but it has chosen instead to focus on the immediate impact of the earthquake on the economy and particularly on all-important business and consumer sentiment. (Press editorial 12 March 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Canterbury Earthquake - Megan Hazeldean

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Megan Hazeldean runs the Akaroa Cottages in Banks Pennisula.

The Bank of New Zealand, corner of Cathedral Square, Hereford and Colombo …

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The impressive Bank of New Zealand building occupied a large corner of Cathedral Square and junction of Hereford and Colombo Streets. The Bank of New Zealand was first established in Auckland in 18…

When River Banks Move

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The damaged Snell Place footbridge. A crack is visible at the apex of the span. The photographer comments, "Before the Christchurch earthquakes this bridge used to be just just 9 feet at high tide above the River Avon. Now with the ends pushed together it has probably moved up another 9 feet".

Banks urge Christchurch customers to seek help

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Banks are urging Christchurch residents experiencing financial hardship following last week's earthquake to approach them for help.

Photograph number UC 11-0276-35

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Workers helping to remediate the space under the library for shops, banks, and eating areas.

Photograph number UC 11-0276-34

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Workers helping to remediate the space under the library for shops, banks, and eating areas.

Photograph number UC 11-0276-36

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Workers helping to remediate the space under the library for shops, banks, and eating areas.

Photograph number UC 11-0276-37

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Workers helping to remediate the space under the library for shops, banks, and eating areas.

Photograph of 130 Hereford Street (7)

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A photograph of the TSB Bank Building on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets.

Photograph of 130 Hereford Street (8)

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A photograph of the TSB Bank Building on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets.

Photograph of 130 Hereford Street (6)

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A photograph of the TSB Bank Building on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets.

Photograph of 130 Hereford Street (1)

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A photograph of the TSB Bank Building on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets.

Photograph of 130 Hereford Street (2)

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A photograph of the TSB Bank Building on the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets.

What the Earthquake Did to the Riverbank

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A large crack between a row of trees and the riverbank. A fence lining the riverbank has collapsed. The photographer comments, "On the 22 February 2011 we had an earthquake in Christchurch, which ripped us apart literally. This is what happened to the riverbank at New Brighton. Some trees stayed in place and others dropped 2 feet. The amazing thing was that they all stayed upright".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 612