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Earthquake Memorial

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A small wooden cross is inserted between stones laid out in the shape of a large cross. The photographer comments, "This is an Earthquake Memorial on Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. This message is on the tree next to the memorial: 'Earthquake Memorial. 185 people died as a result of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 185 precious lives are remembered here, with 185 pieces of Halswell stone recovered from St Luke's Church, damaged beyond repair on that day. May they rest in peace. St Luke's in the City'".

Memorial Stones

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People have written messages and signed their names on the stones

Heathcote war memorial

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Heathcote First World War memorial before and after the Christchurch earthquake

Burwood war memorial

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Burwood memorial in Christchurch, before and after the 22 February 2011 earthquake

The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

Audio, Radio New Zealand

When the new Canterbury Earthquake Memorial was revealed last month, something unusual happened for a work of public art. It was universally appreciated! Christchurch filmmaker Rick Harvie has documented the two year long project from seeking submissions though to the official ceremony. Rick tells Lynn Freeman he's about to put his now finished documentary, including footage of the ceremony and feedback from a range of people, online.

Christchurch Earthquake Civic Memorial

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North Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. Tens of thousands turned out today to mark the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck the city at 12.51pm on 22 February, 2011. 185 people lost their lives. file.stuff.co.nz/stuff/12-51/ Took 4 pa...

Elmwood School war memorial

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Elmwood School war memorial pre- and post-Christchurch earthquake

Families attend Chch earthquake memorial unveiling

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial was unveiled to the public at a memorial attended by more than 3000 people.

2016 Civic Earthquake Memorial Service

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of the 2016 Civic Earthquake Memorial Service, held to mark the fifth anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on the Archery Lawn in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens at midday on 22 February 2016. The service was filmed for the Christchurch City Council by Alan Radford of Multicam TV.

Lyttelton war memorial

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Lyttelton First World War memorial

Winning design for earthquake memorial unveiled

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Slovenian architect is come up with the winning design for Christchurch's earthquake memorial.

Waltham memorial gates

Images, Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

First World War memorial gates at Waltham in Christchurch

Victim of Chch earthquake says design shows little empathy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman who was badly injured in the February 2011 earthquake is critical of the proposed design of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial.

The Bandsmen's Memorial

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digitally manipulated image of the Bandsmen's Memorial in Hagley Park. The photographer comments, "This memorial in Hagley Park in Christchurch can no longer be used due to large cracks at the base of most columns. This was mostly caused by the earthquake in February 2011, but later earthquakes have made the memorial even more dangerous".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson, 2011:02:23 10:18:45

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake-damaged war memorial in Lyttelton".

Christchurch Memorial

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The public will have its first chance to see an $11 million earthquake memorial today, after family members of the injured and dead held an emotional private service at the site yesterday evening.