Text reads 'Collateral damage'. A couple stand looking at a broken column surrounded by fallen masonry; text on the column reads 'Curbs on govt spending'. The man says 'It's a shame. It was due to be unveiled in a few weeks'. Context - the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011; curbs on government spending can be seen as 'collateral damage'. In December 2010 Finance Minister Bill English pledged to keep a cap on spending to rein in a widening deficit as slower consumer demand hinders the economic recovery and hurts tax receipts. The earthquake will make economic recovery even more difficult.
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A photograph of earthquake damage to the curb of Gayhurst Road.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the curb of a street in Christchurch. The curb has cracked in two places and slumped, exposing the earth beneath the grass turf.
Damage to the footpath and curbing on Charles Street in Kaiapoi. The curb has slumped next to the sump, causing cracking and the displacement of tiles.
Liquefaction on the street curb and footpath.
Close-up of liquefaction along the street curb.
You can see the movement of the curb and drop of land
Road damage between St Paul's School and Gayhurst Road bridge. The road has slumped near the curb, probably due to liquefaction.
A photograph of cracks in the driveway of a residential property in Christchurch. Remnants of liquefaction can also be seen near the curb.
A view down New Brighton Road where silt from liquefaction still remains on the street curb. A power pole is now on a noticeable lean.
A drain in an apartment driveway which has broken away from the curb during the shaking, and has a crack now visible on the left side.
A photograph of road damage in Queensbury Street. The photographer says, "Many of the road disturbances are along the curb side requiring fill to level them".
Road cones along the side of Halswell Road where the road has been repaired and sealed after slumping. There are still cracks in the footpath and curb.
A photograph of members of the public gathered on Manchester Street after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Fallen rubble can be seen on the curb to the left.
A photograph of members of the public gathered on Manchester Street after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Fallen rubble can be seen on the curb to the left.
A pile of gravel in Avonside used to fill up the gaps created by seismic activity and liquefaction. The cracks in this curb side have not been filled yet.
Buckled curbing along Jones Street in Kaiapoi. A pile of liquefaction can be seen in the foreground as well as a few plastic pipes. A number of portaloos line the street in the distance as well as road cones.
A view down New Brighton Road where silt from liquefaction still remains on the street curb. A power pole in the foreground is on a noticeable lean and a Port-a-loo can be seen to the right.
A drain grating and surround sit on top of a broken curb. The photographer comments, "You can see that the drain cover no longer fits, but there is a metal surrounding that also has to be placed in first".
Earthquake damage down New Brighton Road. There is cracking on the footpath and cars are parked on the front lawns as silt from liquefaction still remains on the street curb. A van with a 'school' sign can be seen driving down the road.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton to The Volcano Cafe, The Lava Bar, and Coastal Living Design Store. Masonry from the buildings has collapsed onto the footpath, and the site has been cordoned off with wire fencing. The buildings' yellow recycling bins are still waiting on the curb for collection.
