Roz Johnson's Blog 12/03/2012: Open Shelving

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An entry from Roz Johnson's blog for 12 March 2012 entitled, "Open Shelving".

New housing village opens for quake-displaced residents

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A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.

Christchurch woman opens home to 50 quake-hit felines

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Animals have also suffered upheaval because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Jan Collins is one of those caring for some the hundreds of pets who have been left homeless because of the earthquakes.

Christchurch's Ellerslie Flower Show has earthquake flavour

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The Ellerslie International Flower Show opens in Christchurch today, a year after the February earthquake stopped the show.

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Sign on the cordon fence ouside the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It says "Cafe Decadence Victoria Street open now!".

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Security fences surround the Santorini Greek Ouzeri restaurant and bar on Gloucester Street. Some of the windows have been broken and left open.

Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight

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After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.

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The damaged tower of Christ Church Cathedral. The photograph was taken from a walkway that was opened up to allow the public to see inside the Red Zone.

Christchurch MPs want inquiry into possible CTV fraud

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The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission says it will not re-open its inquiry into the CTV building collapse, despite fresh allegations against the building's construction manager.

A Quake Shake

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Two aluminium drink cans which have split open. The photographer comments, "We had around 24 cans of diet coke in the top of the fridge when the devastating 6.1 earthquake hit Christchurch in New Zealand. The shaking caused one of the front feet of the fridge to fold, which made the fridge tip forward and causing the door to open. After all the shaking the cans had already when they flew out and hit the ground a lot of them exploded. These two cans show the explosive pressure that occurred best".

Engineer denies bar's quake repairs rushed for New Year's Eve

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A structural engineer has denied he rushed the inspection of earthquake repairs to a Christchurch bar so it could re-open in time for New Years Eve.

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Damage to the front of Christ Church Cathedral. The photograph was taken from a walkway that was opened up from Gloucester Street to the Square to allow the public a closer look.

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The south side of the damaged cathedral, with boarded up windows. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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Members of the public view the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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Detail of some deconstruction work on the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with a digger, truck and skip in the background. On the cordon fence is a sign that says 'Cafe decadence Victoria St open now'.

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Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.

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Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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The damaged cathedral is supported with steel bracing and cordoned off with fencing and barriers. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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The Wizard of Christchurch talking to members of the public outside of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.

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The Citizens' Memorial statue beside the cathedral, with bracing around the neck and waist of the angel to prevent further damage. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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A view down Colombo Street. A brick wall has been revealed due to the demolition of the adjoining building. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look of the cathedral.

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The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to limit further damage. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.

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A view down High Street from the corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets. In the distance, the Holiday Inn City Centre is being demolished. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.

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Cunningham House at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is still closed due to earthquake damage. I wonder if it will ever re-open or suffer the demolition fate many other iconic structures in Christchurch have.

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The Wizard of Christchurch talks to people viewing the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. Bracing has been placed against the front wall to limit further damage. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.