OI MANAWA WINS NZ PROPERTY COUNCIL SOUTHERN EXCELLENCE URBAN DESIGN AWARD AND THE SUPREME AWARD

Property Council New Zealand’s South Island Branch were proud to present the annual Southern Excellence Awards, held on Friday 10 November 2017 at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch. These…

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A PLACE TO REMEMBER, DOCUMENTARY

Watch “A Place to Remember”, documentary from Ōtākaro Limited about making the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial from Belmont Productions.Director Rick Harvie and his team have done a stunning piece of…

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CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE NATIONAL MEMORIAL UNVEILED

The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial has been dedicated in an emotional ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the February 22, 2011 earthquake. About 3000 people gathered at the new Oi…

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FINAL INSCRIBED PANEL PLACED ON FRONT OF MEMORIAL WALL

The final inscribed marble panel on the front of the Memorial Wall has been placed. The Memorial Wall forms part of the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, a space on the…

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EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL SITE VISIT

Last week Grega Vezjak visited the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial construction site in Christchurch, New Zealand. The construction of the Memorial on the south bank of the Ōtākaro/Avon River started early…

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Work on site of the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is under way. Ground excavation is currently being done after sheet piles were put in place. Work was completed on the…

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DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL VIDEO

CERA Development Director, Rob Kerr, introduces the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial and its designer, Grega Vezjak, who shares his vision for the Memorial. We hope you enjoy this video from Belmont…

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NORTH BANK OF THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE NATIONAL MEMORIAL OPENS

The north bank reflective space was opened before the fifth anniversary of the 22nd February 2011 earthquake, with a private planting carried out by the bereaved families on the 21st…

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DESIGN FOR THE EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL AT A DISPLAY IN THE CHRISTCHURCH BOTANIC GARDENS

Design for the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial is at a display in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. The display showcases the design for the Memorial Wall and the north bank reflective space. Find…

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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Work began Thursday on the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee, Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and Ngai Tahu chairman Sir…

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CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DOCUMENTARY

Grega Vezjak was talking with Rick Harvie in Belmont Productions studio in Christchurch about Canterbury Earthquake Memorial. A documentary is currently in production which will help to tell the story…

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DESIGN BY GREGA VEZJAK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL

The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial will provide a place to reflect on the events that changed Canterbury forever, paying respect to the 185 people who lost their lives on 22 February…

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