Gold Award present to Nathan Durkin (originally from England). Nathan helped the student volunteer army co-ordinate core group meetings and general SVA progression and development.
A hardcover book that details in words and photographs the response of the New Zealand Army, Air Force and Navy to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Silver Award presented to Erin Jackson (from Christchurch), she acted as the Big Top manager during student volunteer army operations. Pictured here with Prime Minister John Key.
An image from a Army News March 2011 article titled, "Territorial Force". The image shows Stanley Tung from the Auckland Territorial Unit directing traffic in east Christchurch.
A photograph submitted by Matt Pickering to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "The army on hand, helping prepare for the demolition of the Strategy Building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Cordon Constables Murray McGusty (L) and Darren Sims enjoy army rations from the luxury of their patrol car boot lid".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Cordon Constables Murray McGusty (L) and Darren Sims enjoy army rations from the luxury of their patrol car boot lid".
A cordon check-point at the corner of Barbadoes and Lichfield Streets. Behind the cordon, a soldier sleeps on top of the cab of an army truck.
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.
Army personnel inside the city cordon on Colombo Street. In the background is a row of damaged buildings where the walls have crumbled on to the footpath.
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.
An aerial photograph of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. LAC Brendon Stads (left) and SGT Simon Blakeway transfer an elderly patient".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. LAC Janine Potter (left) and SGT Sarah Miller comfort an elderly patient".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. LAC Russell Cowling and WO1 Tim Crow help carry a patient to the Hercules".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. LAC Russell Cowling (left) and SGT Marian Anderson (centre) help transfer a patient to the Hercules".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. SGT Sarah Miller and LAC Janine Potter prepare an elderly patient for transfer".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. WO1 Tim Crow (left) prepares to lift a patient onto the Hercules".
UCSA President Kohan McNab addressing students at the University of Canterbury inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The students have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army. To the right of McNab, a local musician who has been entertaining the students can be seen.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "The NZ Defence Force helps out after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Army and Air Force Medics as well as Hercules crew and Air Security transfer elderly patients from NZDF ambulances to the Air Force's C-130 Hercules for transport to other parts of NZ. LAC Brendon Stads (left) and WO1 Tim Crow help transfer an elderly patient onto the Hercules".
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, photographed with Sam Johnson, head of the Student volunteer army, holds up a Ucan tshirtduring his visit to Campus during the progressive restart.
Volunteers from the Student Volunteer Army filing in holes on the site of a demolished building. This is where Gap Filler's "Dance-O-Mat" is to be built.
Governor General Sir Gerry Mataparae meets students during his visit to the University of Canterbury to present the ANZAC of the Year Award to the Student Volunteer Army.
Army personnel at the cordon checkpoint on Armagh street beside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers. Members of the public are looking past the cordons towards the damaged Provincial Chambers.
Media photograph Prime Minister John Key, Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison and Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson at an event held on campus to thank the student volunteers.
Scaffolding in front of the damaged building that housed Satchmo Hairdressing on Victoria Street. The street has been cordoned off with Police and Army personnel guarding the entrace.
Students from the University of Canterbury ready to help build Gap Filler's Community Chess Board.