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17 catagories:

• Buildings in Glentunnel
• David Denton (outdoorsman)
• Glentunnel Library and Post Office
• Homebush, New Zealand
• Hororata Golf Course, Glentunnel
• John Adams (bishop)
• Michael Gielen (bishop)
• Patrick Lyons (bishop)
• Restoration of ChristChurch Cathedral, Christchurch
• Richard Laurenson (bishop)
• Robin Hood Park, Dunedin
• Selwyn River at Glentunnel
• Springfield railway station, New Zealand
• Thomas Vernon Griffiths
• Wairiri Stream
• Whitecliffs Branch
• Whitecliffs, New Zealand

Photos

• 261 photos

Canterbury Plains (3)

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  Aerial view of Midland Line shining in sunlight (Kirwee - Rolleston). August 2022
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  Aerial view of Lincoln, New Zealand. August 2022
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  Aerial view of the Christchurch Southern Motorway. August 2022

Christchurch, New Zealand

Central Christchurch (20)

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  Armagh Street at Cranmer Square. January 2023
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  Chemistry Building - Christchurch Arts Centre. January 2023
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  Bridge of Remembrance at night - The Terrace (Oxford Terrace). January 2023
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  Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand - Worcester Boulevard. January 2023
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  The Classic Villa, a five-star hotel - Worcester Boulevard. January 2023
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  A private-dwelling - 15 Worcester Boulevard. January 2023
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  The earthquake-damaged Bellamy's building viewed across the Avon River - Oxford Terrace. January 2023
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  Newly Restored coat of arms on the Public Trust Building - Oxford Terrace. January 2023
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  Cashel Mall during the Christmas period - Cashel Street. January 2023
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  Gloucester Street Bridge - Oxford Terrace. January 2023
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  Memorial Window in the Great Hall - Christchurch Arts Centre. January 2023
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  Oxford Terrace looking south - Worcester Boulevard. January 2023
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  School House, Christ's College - Hagley Park. January 2023
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  The Terrace - Cashel Street. January 2023
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  Façade of the Public Trust Building. February 2021
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  Northern side of the Anglican Cathedral. February 2021
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  Earthquake-damaged Western Porch. February 2021
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  Recovered limestone surrounds from the Anglican cathedral. February 2021
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  Restoration work underway on the Anglican cathedral. February 2021.
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  Cathedral Square, viewed from Turanga. May 2019

Greater Christchurch (1)

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  Christchurch Gondola making its way up to the peak of Mount Cavendish - Heathcote Valley. January 2023

Hagley Park (10)

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  Archery Lawn. January 2023
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  Archery Lawn. January 2023
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  Armagh Footbridge, looking downstream. January 2023
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  West Bridge, looking downstream. January 2023
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  Maple Border, taken from Archery Lawn. January 2023
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  Peacock Fountain. January 2023
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  Water Garden. January 2023
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  Water Garden. January 2023
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  Woodland Border. January 2023
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  Rose Garden with Cunningham House in the background. January 2023

Cust, New Zealand (3)

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  Cust Hotel. December 2023
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  Cust's main street (ISR72), looking east. December 2023
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  St James-on-the-Cust Anglican Church. December 2023

Dunedin, New Zealand

Aerial (7)

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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Dunedin City and surrounding areas. August 2022
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  Aerial view of Brighton and surrounding areas. August 2022

Central Dunedin (2)

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  Otago Museum Reserve. April 2024
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  Otago Museum Reserve. April 2023

Robin Hood Park (6)

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  Beverly Begg Observatory - Robin Hood Park, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Robin Hood Park - Belleknowes, Dunedin. April 2023
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  Tree-covered walkway behind the observatory. February 2023
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  Robin Hood Park, looking towards Ross Street. February 2022
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  Robin Hood Park, looking towards Beverly Begg Observatory. February 2022
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  Direction Indicator in Robin Hood Park. January 2022

Roslyn (11)

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  Ross Street after heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Stuart Street enduring heavy snowfall - Highgate Bridge. July 2023
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  Roslyn Village enduring heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Close-up of Renfrew House during heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Renfrew House during heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin, July 2023
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  Close-up of Kawarau House during heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Kawarau House during heavy snowfall - Roslyn, Dunedin, July 2023
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  Grays Studio building in snow - Roslyn, Dunedin. July 2023
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  Roslyn Village with a rainbow - Roslyn, Dunedin. February 2023
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  Grays Studio building - Roslyn, Dunedin. January 2023
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  Dunedin CBD as viewed from Highgate Bridge. August 2022

St. Joseph's Cathedral (51)

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  Nave of St. Joseph's Cathedral. May 2024
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  Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. May 2024
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  The 2024 Pascal Candle of Dunedin. May 2024
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  High Altar of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, set up for NZBC Mass. May 2024
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral Sanctuary set up for Christmas Mass. December 2023
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  Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. December 2023
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral Clergy and Congregation. November 2023
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  Nave of St. Joseph's Cathedral. August 2023
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  Façade of St. Joseph's Cathedral. August 2023
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  High Altar of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. August 2023
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  Plaque of life members of St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir. July 2023
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin during snow showers. July 2023
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  St Joseph's Cathedral and St Dominic's Priory during snow showers. July 2023
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  High Altar of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. April 2023
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  Nave of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. April 2023
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  Stained-glass memorial on the bottom of the rose window. April 2023
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  Western Rose Window. April 2023
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  The label on the Casson's Patent organ. April 2023
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  The Cathedral's second organ (Casson's Patent). April 2023
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  The Cathedral's second organ (Casson's Patent). April 2023
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  Certificate for Church Music Association. April 2023
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  Life Members of St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir. April 2023
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  Lebanese Plaque of St. Joseph's Cathedral. April 2023
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  Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. April 2023
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  Stone Statue of St. Agnes of Montepulciano. March 2023
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  Window of St. Dominic's Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Window of St. Dominic's Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Window of St. Dominic's Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  The High Altar of St. Dominic's Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Exterior of St. Dominics Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Interior of St. Dominics Priory Chapel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Plaques of former organists and choir members of St, Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Apostolic Blessing to St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Catholic Pastoral Centre, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Bishop's Palace and Brothers Boutique Hotel, Dunedin. March 2023
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  St. Joseph's Hall, Dunedin. March 2023
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral and St. Dominic's Priory, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Eastern porch of St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Eastern porch of St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Eastern porch of St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. March 2023
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  Vaulted ceiling details of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. February 2023
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  Blossom at the rear of St. Joseph's Cathedral. September 2022
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  Nave of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. June 2022
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  Sanctuary of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. June 2022
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  High Altar of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. June 2022
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  Carving details of the High Altar. November 2021
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  Tabernacle doors on the High Altar. November 2021
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral. August 1912
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral. August 1912
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Circa 1880s
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  St. Joseph's Cathedral and Convent. Circa 1880s

The Octagon (18)

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  Damage caused by runaway lorry. April 2024
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  Damage caused by runaway lorry. April 2024
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  Damage caused by runaway lorry. April 2024
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  Damage caused by runaway lorry. April 2024
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  Belou Apartments. August 2023
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  Belou Apartments. August 2023
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  Fortune Theatre. August 2023
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  Foundation stone of St. Paul's Cathedral. August 2023
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  Southern Exterior of St. Paul's Cathedral. August 2023
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  New Zealand flag flying at half-mast on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's passing - Dunedin Municipal Chambers. September 2022
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  New Zealand flag flying at half-mast on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's passing - Dunedin Municipal Chambers. September 2022
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  New Zealand flag flying at half-mast on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's passing - Dunedin Municipal Chambers. September 2022
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  New Zealand flag flying at half-mast on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's passing - Dunedin Municipal Chambers. September 2022
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  New Zealand flag flying at half-mast on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's passing - Dunedin Municipal Chambers. September 2022
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  Tents set up for Convoy 2022. February 2022
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  Tents set up for Convoy 2022. February 2022
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  Tents set up for Convoy 2022. February 2022
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  Terraced Houses on Stuart Street after restoration. October 2021

Tunnel Beach (7)

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  Tunnel Beach Track. December 2021
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  Tunnel Beach. December 2021
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  Tunnel Beach overview. December 2021
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  Tunnel Beach overview landscape. December 2021
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  Tunnel Beach waves. December 2021
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  Wild-growing thistle. December 2021
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  Seals sleeping. December 2021

University of Otago (14)

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  Afternoon autumnal colours of the Registry Building. April 2023
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  Afternoon autumnal colours of the Registry Building. April 2023
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  Memorial Walk at dusk. April 2023
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  Union Street Bridge at dusk - University of Otago. April 2023
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  Quadrangle. Registry Building on the left and Geology Building on the right - University of Otago. April 2023
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  Quadrangle. Registry Building on the right and Geology Building on the left - University of Otago. April 2023
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  Night view of the Registry Building. October 2021
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  Night view of the Registry Building. October 2021
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  Night view of Richardson Building and the Water of Leith. October 2021
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  Sunset at Archway. October 2021
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  The Water of Leith after heavy rain. October 2021
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  Blossom at the Registry Building. October 2021
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  Blossom at the Registry Building. September 2021
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  Blossom at the Registry Building. September 2021

Darfield, New Zealand

Darfield Village (1)

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  Torlesse Range as viewed from Greendale Road. July 2021

St Joseph's Church (14)

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  Cathedral Centennial Award at St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  Interior of St Joseph's Church. January 2024
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  St Joseph's Catholic Church. January 2024
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  St Joseph's Catholic Church. January 2024
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  St Joseph's Catholic Church. January 2024
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  St Joseph's Church Cemetery view of Mt Hutt. July 2021
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  Interior of St Joseph's Catholic Church. May 2019
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  Bishop Matthew Brodie at St Joseph's Church. July 1937

Trinity Church (4)

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  Stained-glass window. January 2024
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  Belfry and memorial lights. December 2023
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  Trinity Church organ. December 2023
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  Manuals on Trinity Church organ. December 2023

Glentunnel, New Zealand

Aerial (5)

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  Aerial view of Glentunnel. March 1974
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  Aerial view of Glentunnel. February 1965
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  Aerial view of Glentunnel. March 1956
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  Aerial view of Glentunnel and Coalgate. March 1943
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  Aerial view of Glentunnel and Coalgate. March 1943

Golf Course (6)

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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024
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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024
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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024
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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024
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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024
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  Hororata Golf Course. January 2024

Glentunnel Village (13)

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  Fence and original gateposts. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Post Office and gateposts. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Post Office and gardens. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Post Office and gardens. December 2023
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  Decorative brickwork on the post office. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Post Office. December 2023
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  St Andrews of the Glen. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Museum. December 2023
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  A welcome sign containing a restored coal wagon. December 2023
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  Glentunnel Domain. July 2022
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  Glentunnel Library and Post Office. July 2020
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  Saint Andrews of the Glen. July 2020
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  Glentunnel Railway Station. Circa. Summer 1960

Selwyn River (21)

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  Selwyn River bridge - Glentunnel, NZ. January 2024
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  Selwyn River bridge - Glentunnel, NZ. January 2024
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  Selwyn River along the River Walk. January 2024
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  Selwyn River along the River Walk. January 2024
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Result of flooding on the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  SH77 bridge with supports exposed as a result of erosion and flooding - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Wairiri Stream entering the Selwyn River - Glentunnel, NZ. June 2021
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  Swimming hole at the Glentunnel Holiday Park. Februrary 2020
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  Selwyn River along the River Walk. November 2019
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  Wairiri Stream entering the Selwyn River. November 2019
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  Selwyn River along the River Walk. November 2019
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  Swimming hole at the Glentunnel Holiday Park. March 2018
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  Swimming hole at the Glentunnel Holiday Park. March 2018
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  Swimming hole at the Glentunnel Holiday Park. March 2018
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  Swimming hole at the Glentunnel Holiday Park. March 2018

Homebush, New Zealand (8)

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  Homebush Station woolshed and Shearer's Quarters viewed from Deans Road. December 2023
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  Homebush Station woolshed as seen from Homebush Road. December 2023
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  Waianiwaniwa River in flood. Looking NW - Homebush, NZ. July 1963
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  Waianiwaniwa River in flood. Looking E - Homebush, NZ. July 1963
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  Aerial view of Homebush, with Waianiwaniwa (Waireka) River, centre. March 1943
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  An aerial view of Homebush Homestead, looking northwest. Circa 1920-1939
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  Homebush Homestead. Looking SW. Circa 1909
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  Homebush Homestead - Homebush, NZ. Date unknown

Hororata, New Zealand (5)

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  Hororata Pub. January 2024
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  St John's Church. January 2024
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  St John's Church and grounds. January 2024
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  St John's Church. March 1911
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  Terrace Sation homestead. Circa late-February 1907

Oamaru, New Zealand (4)

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  Oamaru Cenotaph (WWI Memorial) - Central Oamaru. January 2023
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  South African War memorial - Oamaru, New Zealand. January 2023
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  Historic Harbour Precinct - Oamaru Harbour. January 2023
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  Historic Harbour Precinct - Oamaru Harbour. January 2023

Oxford Branch (7)

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  The embankment and abutment on the former Oxford Branch. December 2023
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  The embankment and abutment on the former Oxford Branch. December 2023
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  The embankment and abutment on the former Oxford Branch. December 2023
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  Fernside engine shed and station sign. December 2023
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  Fernside engine shed and station sign. December 2023
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  Fernside engine shed and station sign. December 2023
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  Stoke's station sign. December 2023

People (19)

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  All six NZ bishops meeting for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Bishop Stephen Lowe, concluding Mass for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Bishop John Adams, concluding Mass for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Bishop Richard Laurenson, concluding Mass for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Bishop Michael Gielen, concluding Mass for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Archbishop Paul Martin, concluding Mass for the NZBC - Dunedin, New Zealand. May 2024
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  Father Paulo Filoialii receiving his MNZM honour - Wellington, New Zealand. May 2023
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  Father Paulo Filoialii receiving his MNZM honour (cropped) - Wellington, New Zealand. May 2023
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  Bishop Michael Dooley at the Easter Vigil Mass - St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. April 2023
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  Bishop Michael Dooley at the Easter Vigil Mass (cropped) - St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin. April 2023
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  David Denton receiving his QSM honour - Christchurch, New Zealand. August 2020
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  David Denton receiving his QSM honour (cropped) - Christchurch, New Zealand. August 2020
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  Bishop Patrick Lyons during a procession for his enthronement at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch. August 1944
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  Photos of the procession for Bishop Patrick Lyons' enthronement at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch. August 1944
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  Bishop Patrick Lyons, following his consecration as the Bishop of Christchurch. July 1944
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  Bishop Patrick Lyons' consecration as Bishop of Christchurch. July 1944
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  Vernon Griffiths arriving in Dunedin. August 1938
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  Music examiners arrive - Dunedin, New Zealand. August 1938
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  Bishop Matthew Brodie at the consecration of St Joseph's Church, Darfield, New Zealand. July 1937

Springfield, New Zealand (4)

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  Springfield Railway Station, looking west. January 2020
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  Springfield Railway Station, looking east. January 2020
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  Springfield Railway Station, looking west. January 2020
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  Springfield Railway Station, looking east. January 2020

Timaru, New Zealand (10)

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  Interior of central dome. July 2022
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  High Altar and dome. July 2022
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  Baptistry and baptismal font. July 2022
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  Stained-glass window of St. Michael. July 2022
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  Nave and choir loft. July 2022
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  Sanctuary and High Altar. July 2022
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  Side Altar of St. Joseph. July 2022
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  Side Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. July 2022
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  Stained-glass window. July 2022
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  Central dome and transcript. July 2022

Wellington, New Zealand (1)

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  View of Wellington's CBD on approach to Wellington Airport. August 2022

Whitecliffs Branch (3)

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  The Whitecleffs Branch historical site - Darfield, New Zealand. January 2024
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  The NZR type M wagon at the Whitecliffs Branch historical site - Darfield, New Zealand. January 2024
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  Embankments as seen from Homebush Road (SH77). December 2023

Whitecliffs, New Zealand (1)

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  A man crossing the pool in the Upper Selwyn river above the Whitecliffs Bridge. March 1895