Hay’s – the friendly store where everything is different

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The first part of the twentieth century was the heyday for the department store in New Zealand. The iconic department store, Hays, was a ‘household name’ in Christchurch from its incept…

Jobs are to go at the Christchurch department store Ballantynes

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Thirty to fourty jobs are to go at the Christchurch department store, Ballantynes, because of earthquake damage to it's central city shop.

Dead Bodies Stored in Hotel Cellars

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Before Christchurch had a morgue, the gruesome task of storing a dead body was left to Christchurch’s public hotels. On practical terms, they had the space to hold a coroner’s inquest a…

From Dunstable House to J. Ballantyne & Co. Department Store

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Synonomous for offering the best quality goods and clothing since its humble beginnings back in 1854, is the iconic department store of Ballantynes. On the new town’s swampy plains, newly arr…

Fairfax Video, December 2011 (5)

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A video about Whare, a gift and homeware store which relocated several times after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Whare originally had two stores, one in Beckenham, and another on Lichfield Street in the central city. Both stores were closed as a result of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The store reopened temporarily in a garage and then in the Snowride Store on Lincoln Road. This video was part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series which showcases businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

Ballantynes celebrate reopening of Christchurch store

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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.

Ballantynes bus

Audio, Radio New Zealand

We join Deb, Vincy and the rest of the Ballantynes crew on a coach trip south from Christchurch to its Timaru store. Its flagship store on City Mall has been shut since the February earthquake, so twice a week a convoy of coaches full of loyal customers does the 350km round trip.

Fairfax Video, October 2011 (7)

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A video of an interview with Richard Ballantyne inside the Ballantynes Department Store on Cashel Street. In the background, staff are preparing the store to reopen for the first time since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre Earthquake News: Cool Store Relocatio…

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A news item titled, "Cool Store Relocation Causes Controversy", published on the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre's website on Thursday, 13 October 2011.

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Broken glass inside the HouseHold Linens store.

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Broken glass inside the HouseHold Linens store.

Photograph of 198 Armagh Street (9)

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A photograph of a store window of 198 Armagh Street.

Photograph of 95 Stanmore Road (1)

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A photograph of the partially demolished store at 95 Stanmore Road.

Photograph of 181 High Street (1)

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A photograph of the McKenzie & Willis store at 181 High Street.

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A photograph of the McKenzie & Willis store at 181 High Street.

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A photograph of the McKenzie & Willis store at 181 High Street.

More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake

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The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.

Photograph of 145 Colombo Street (1)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the store at 145 Colombo Street.

Fairfax Video, December 2011 (4)

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A video of a tour through the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video includes footage of the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Victoria Square, the Forsyth Barr building, Colombo Street, Gloucester Street, Cathedral Square, the BNZ building, Cashel Mall, and the Kathmandu store on High Street.

Photograph of 213 Durham Street (1)

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Avon Bridal store at 213 Durham Street.

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A portaloo outside the Office Max store on the corner of Peterborough and Colombo Streets.

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There are road cones outside Deans Suit Hire, despite the store being open to the public.

Photograph of 95 Stanmore Road (2)

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A photograph of an excavator removing the rubble from a partially demolished store at 95 Stanmore Road.

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A photograph of the earthquake damaged McKenzie & Willis store on the corner of Tuam and High Streets.

Christchurch's Court Theatre finds new temporary home

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Christchurch's Court Theatre devastated by February's earthquake has found a temporary new home - an old grain store in the suburb of Addington.

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Woolston Brass group getting ready to play at the Re:Start Mall, just outside the Contemporary Lounge, part of the Ballantynes department store.

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McCormack and Mckellar Auctioneers store on Victoria Street. Through the window is a sign that says "McCormack and Mckellar are open for business".

Cinnamon Cures and Cosmetic Concoctions

Articles, Lost Christchurch

William Potter Townend owned Townend’s Chemist and Druggist Store in the Crystal Palace Building on Colombo Street, at the corner with what was Chester Street and across the road from the Oxf…

Fairfax Video, December 2011 (1)

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A video about lingerie boutique Hot Damn which relocated to Re:Start Mall after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The store opened up on 22 January 2011 in New Regent Street but was forced to close for eight months after the February earthquake hit. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

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A store window that has been spray painted after it was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked.