Banks Avenue Primary School pupils spelling out the word "hope" with coins on their school playground for Operation Hope, a fundraiser for Ethiopians. Pictured, from left, Perry Lorier, Steven Magrath...
Volunteers and organisers Ron Proctor (left) and Frank Harvey planting shrubs along Ferry Road near the Ferry Road roundabout to Ferrymead bridge which have been donated by the Christchurch Botanic...
The number 6 petrol storage tank at Lyttelton after it exploded as a result of faulty equipment.
Firefighters hosing down the number 6 petrol storage tank at Lyttelton after it exploded as a result of faulty equipment.
Hydraulic cranes being used to remove the perimeter of the lid of the number 6 petrol storage tank at Lyttelton after it exploded as a result of faulty equipment.
The damaged number 6 petrol storage tank at Lyttelton after it exploded as a result of faulty equipment.
A firefighter inspects the damage after a hot water cylinder exploded in a Hereford Street flat.
"A sculpture made from timber offcuts for a "Trash-into-Art" display at the Christchurch Arts Centre. Pictured are, from left, Sinead O'Hanlon, Maria O'Connell, Fiona O'Hanlon, Taryn Newton, Kirstie...
Statue by sculptor, Llew Summers, outside the Waimairi District Council flats in Manse Place, Redwood.
The crowd of people attending the "Antiques with the Experts" seminar held at the State Trinity Church on the corner of Manchester Street and Worcester Street.
Exterior of Big Apple ice rink under construction on Brougham Street.
Ice skates for hire at Big Apple ice rink shortly ahead of the rink's official opening.
People taking a break from ice skating at the café at Big Apple ice rink shortly after it opened on Brougham Street in Opawa.
Warren Chamberlain (left) and James Rich connecting the under ice pipes at Opawa Big Apple Rink.
The crowd at Telethon 1985 applauds as the final total is announced.
Johnny Briggs and Wyn Mason at Telethon 1985.
Pupils from Southbrook School on a parade through Rangiora's business district to raise funds for Telethon.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force band and the Ministry of Transport motorcycle display team at Riccarton Mall to collect donations for Telethon.
Children from Freeville School cleaning posters off the walls in the City Mall to raise money for Telethon.
Michelle Clarke, Melinda Clarke, and Beth Davison staying awake for 24 hours to raise money for Telethon.
Students from Freeville School present their cheque to Olly Ohlson at Telethon.
Billy T. James with Tania Ameer-Beg and Tom Woodhams who will promote Telethon 1985.
Martin Keen, and fiancee, Tracey Aldous (with Jessica) who will fold nappies for 24 hours to raise money for Telethon.
Pupils of Freeville School, Louise Nicholls, Martin Rosie, Fiona McDonald, and Roger Baillie, removing illegal posters in City Mall.