A photograph of the Avon River, showing the high water level caused by the earthquake displacing the land.
A photograph of the governor from the Townsend Telescope. The left weight broke off during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photo of the time capsule chimney in Canterbury Museum. People could submit stories to the 2010 Time Capsule by dropping them inside the chimney.
Damage to the Strange's Building on High Street. The stone facade of the upper storey has collapsed, exposing the wooden and brick structures beneath.
Damage to the Strange's Building on High Street. The stone facade of the upper storey has collapsed, exposing the wooden and brick structures beneath.
A photograph showing damage to the building at 110 Lichfield Street. Part of the interior of The Mexican Cafe on the upper floor is visible.
A photograph of the damage to the slate roof of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings on Durham Street.
Damage to the roadway on Fitzgerald Avenue as it passes by the Avon River. One lane of the road has slumped towards the river and has been closed.
Damage to the Library Chambers (former Christchurch Public Library) where cracks are clearly visible on the brick walls. The footpath around the building has been cordoned off.
A photo and flowers attached to the fence of the CTV building site on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A view from Cambridge Terrace of the damaged Our City O-Tautahi building, formerly the Municipal Chambers. Scaffolding has been placed along the side of the building.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Mike Hewson's installation "Deconstruction" on the walkway between Ballantynes and The Crossing. This artwork gives the illusion that the walkway has been removed.
The Telecom Christmas tree behind people watching from the edge of the crowd at the YMCA Carols by Candlelight event in Latimer Square.
A carved coat of arms from the Lyttelton Timeball Station, displayed on the night Campbell Live came to Lyttelton. The carving is now stores in the Canterbury Museum.
A police car next to the Cathedral Square Police Station. In the background are MFL House, the Forsyth Barr building, and the Price Waterhouse Cooper building.
Look through the cordon fence, a worker supervising the demoliton work on the Amuri Courts. Another worker and a digger can be seen in the background.
Speakers at the remembrance service held on the C block lawn at the University of Canterbury to mark one year since the February 22 2011 earthquake.
Governor General Sir Gerry Mataparae speaking during his visit to the University of Canterbury to present the ANZAC of the Year Award to the Student Volunteer Army.
Governor General Sir Gerry Mataparae speaking during his visit to the University of Canterbury to present the ANZAC of the Year Award to the Student Volunteer Army.
A photograph of the Avon River, showing the high water level caused by the earthquake displacing the land.
The damaged tower of Christ Church Cathedral. The photograph was taken from a walkway that was opened up to allow the public to see inside the Red Zone.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Caleb and Zeph Middendorf enjoying lunch from the food stalls in the Re:Start mall. The Quake City exhibition is visible in the background.
A photograph of the damaged Kenton Chambers building on Hereford Street. The windows have been broken and rubble from the building covers the footpath.
Damage to the rear of the Ballantynes building, seen from Tuam Street. Bricks along the top of the wall have collapsed.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged house in Christchurch. The bricks on the side of the house have crumbled, exposing the inside.
A photograph of the focus assembly from the Townsend Telescope. The assembly was damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
