Akaroa firefighters with the Akaroa fire station which they deliberately set alight as the brigade is due to move to a new station next door. Pictured are, (front) Des Kotlowski, Ted McNabb (chief...
Aerial view showing the construction of the new Parklands subdivision.
Exterior of the new fire station at 49 Beach Road in Akaroa.
The new fire station and vehicles at 49 Beach Road in Akaroa.
Cars parked outside the Akaroa fire station at 49 Beach Road.
Aerial view of Waimairi Beach, showing rips.
Interior of a child's bedroom, belonging to Lila, in a family home on Beach Road, North New Brighton.
Interior of a lounge in a family home on Beach Road, North New Brighton. Children Ali, Ruby and Lila are sat on the sofa showing an interest in Sid's hobby.
Earthquake sign on the corner of Bower Avenue and Beach Road.
Sinkhole on Beach Road near the corner with Broadpark Road.
A sink hole in Beach Road surrounded by road cones. To the east is the corner with Broadpark Road.
Aerial view of Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Aerial view of Queen Elizabeth II Park and Porritt Parks.
"Bill Grey brushing Suzie The Lion at North New Brighton Mini Zoo on Beach Road opposite the Golf course. Quite often Bill could be seen walking Suzie for a walk along New Brighton Beach." -...
"My Dad and my son visiting the North Beach Zoo. Dad took me there as a child, he was very excited to show us the cheeky monkey." - Contributor's note.
Boy standing in front of a monkey at the North Beach Zoo.~~~~~~"My son, amused by this cheeky monkey. I’ve heard lots of funny stories about him stealing hats, food etc." - Contributor's note.
Monkey in a cage at the North Beach Zoo in beach Road.~~~~~~"Cheeky monkey quite the entertainer." - Contributor's note.
A pig in an enclosure at the North Beach Zoo in Beach Road.~~~~~~"Not sure what type of pig this is but we liked him." - Contributor's note.
A crocodile beside a pond in an enclosure at the North Beach Zoo in Beach Road.~~~~~~"She was always very still we all waited for her to move to see if it was a real one. Apparently she had a pool...
Aerial view of Parklands under development and of QEII Park looking North towards Bottle Lake Forest with Waimairi Beach to the right.
Doreen Weir holding a model vintage car in front of shelving at her Beach Road home in North New Brighton.
Road work and road closure signs along Beach Road at North Beach, New Brighton.
Interior of the Corner Dairy on the corner of Bower Avenue and Beach Road in North New Brighton. Standing behind the till is a shop assistant with confectionery in the foreground.