Photo Galleries

Galleries of photographs taken around New Zealand on any type of camera. All photographs are copyright to Allan Burgess and may not be used without prior written consent.

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Wellington airport giant Gollum from Lord Of The Rings installed in the restaurant area by Weta - Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson Wellington airport giant Gollum from Lord Of The Rings installed in the restaurant area by Weta - Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson

A Quick Look at Wellington City through the Camera Lens Wellington City is one of the few places in New Zealand where you can live very comfortably without the need for a car. The other is central Auckland. Everything you could need like shops, banks, public transport, entertainment, theatres, museums like Te Papa, restaurants cafes,…

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Christchurch Cathedral prior to the earthquakes. Christchurch Cathedral prior to the earthquakes.

Christchurch Cathedral The cornerstone of the Anglican cathedral in the city of Christchurch was laid on the 16th of December 1864. The transepts, chancel and sanctuary were not finished until 1904. The cathedral spire stood 63 metres (207ft) tall. The building is located in the centre of the city, surrounded by Cathedral Square. The first…

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Barrow's Buildings, Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch Barrow's Buildings, Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch

Christchurch Before and After the Earthquakes I have lived in Christchurch City most of my life. I find it difficult to describe the sense of loss at the disappearance of so many of the city’s buildings following the series of devastating earthquakes starting with the magnitude 7.1 shake on 4 September 2010. It is as…

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