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Kete Christchurch is an online resource bringing together records of local events, people, places and events - current and historical. Our aim is to gather the knowledge held by the community about the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area by inviting people to share stories, photos, video and audio on this site.
Anybody with any information about Christchurch and Banks Peninsula that will enrich this archive is invited to contribute.
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Ferrymead Heritage Park was formed in the 1960s by a group of enthusiasts with the aim of preserving local heritage
Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Parkroyal Hotel) on the corner of Kilmore and Durham Streets. was damaged and then demolished
Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Parkroyal Hotel) on the corner of Kilmore and Durham Streets.
The Trinity Centre, corner Worcester and Manchester streets. Formerly a church, and later used as a performance space, and then
Named after Halton, a house on Norman’s Road.
Named after the HMNZS Gambia.
Named after Claremont House, a large 18th century mansion near Esher in Surrey. Wakefield Avenue first appears in street directories
Referred to as a “new street” in The Press in 1913. First appears in street directories in 1915. Diedrich Wilhelm
Named after Thomas de Renzy Condell (1848-1923).
One of the Papanui War Memorial Avenues.
Christchurch City Libraries is now a network of 20 libraries and a mobile library operating throughout the City Council area.
Established in 1863 within a loop of the Avon River, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens have always been once of Christchurch’s
The flamboyant and colourful Edwardian Peacock Fountain stands near the museum at the Rolleston Avenue entrance to the Christchurch Botanic
The handsome clock tower has stood at the intersection of Victoria, Montreal & Salisbury streets since 1930.
The Hearts for Christchurch exhibition was displayed at the Canterbury Museum from September 2011 to February 2012.
Named after Thomas Mollett.
Victoria Square was originally known as Market Square or Market Place and was the commercial hub of early Christchurch.
The Rose Historic Chapel,formerly the St Mary's Convent Chapel,is situated at 866 Colombo St.
In 2011, the devastating Canterbury earthquakes saw 22 of 23 buildings at the Arts Centre close for the foreseeable future.
Views of damage and events in various parts of Christchurch following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Cotter's Electrical business moved to 158 High Street in 1919.
Views around Christchurch
Richmond and Linwood being older suburbs still had a lot of older buildings which did not fare so well...
Named after Little Stanmore in Middlesex.
The Christchurch Chinese Lantern Festival is held annually. Prior to the Canterbury earthqakes the festival was cented on Victoria Sqaure.
Bollards and fences etc are located around the city to host posters.
A topic drawing together information and images about Christchuch and Canterbury people and places during the First World War, 1914
The ArtBox project is a unique community collaboration, led by CPIT in collaboration with creative industry partners, dedicated to providing
The Festival of Flowers in Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand, is an annual event showcasing a variety of
With its large network of waterways and rivers and swampy terrain, Christchurch has been prone to flooding since its inception.
Views of various parts of the city taken by Cathy White following the Canterbury earthquakes between 2011 and 2013.
The Festival of Flowers in Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand, is an annual event showcasing a variety of
The Awa-Iti Domain in which the memorial is located, is slightly north of Little River township adjacent the Christchurch to
Public art refers to art works displayed in public places either temporarily or permanently.
The Transitional Cathedral, popularly known as the Cardboard Cathedral, is the temporary Anglican Cathedral for Christchurch.
Built of recycled demoltion wood, the temple was an interactive art installation designed to assist emotional healing along with the
The Ferrier Fountain in front of Boaters Restaurant was donated by Mr and Mrs Jack Ferrier to mark the opening
The island on the Avon River between Hereford and Cashel streets, was originally the site of a flour mill built
Named after Donald McGregor (1851?-1909).
The old Turners and Growers site is bounded by Madras, Lichfield, Barbadoes and Tuam Streets.
Some photos of Christchurch from 2007
A collection of photographs of Papanui places from Gordon Shields
Reconnect Christchurch - enter at your local library, or online
Circa 1888, Kate Sheppard House stands at 83 Clyde Road, Ilam and was built as the home of Kate and
