Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Beckenham shops damaged in the quake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. A residential property on Sherbourne Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Road cracks along New Brighton Road".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Beckenham shops damaged in the quake".
Emergency management personnel, in hard hats and high-visibility vests, making phone calls outside the Christchurch Art Gallery shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Arts Gallery was used as Civil Defence Headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Road cracks along New Brighton Road".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers on Durham Street. The top of the chamber has crumbled, and the masonry has fallen onto the footpath. Scaffolding which was erected after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has also fallen.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Angus Donaldson printers, Colombo Street, Sydenham".
A photograph of a SPCA Wellington vehicle driving through the Christchurch central city after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a group of shops has been damaged by the earthquakes. A portaloo can be seen to the left.
A photograph of the Animal Rescue Unit preparing to drop off food at welfare centres and other sites in earthquake affected areas after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a member of SPCA Canterbury is being interviewed by TVNZ.
A photograph of a crushed car under the rubble from the earthquake damaged Cycle Trading store on Manchester Street. The store's main window has been broken and the doors left open. The photograph was taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Student Army leader Sam Johnston and Patsy Te Are at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter stands to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers on Durham Street. The top of the chamber has crumbled, and the masonry has fallen onto the footpath. Scaffolding which was erected after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has also fallen.
A member of ECan briefing members of Civil Defence in the Christchurch Art Gallery a few hours after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Christchurch Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch mayor Bob Parker surveys the earthquake damage to the Science Alive/old train station building on Moorhouse Avenue. The clock tower has large cracks and the clock itself stopped at the time the earthquake hit".
Prince William, Prime Minister John Key, and Mayor Bob Parker, attending the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Prime Minister John Key speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter stands to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Fissures in the roadside in Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city. Fissures in the roadside in Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch mayor Bob Parker surveys the earthquake damage to the Science Alive/old train station building on Moorhouse Avenue. The clock tower has large cracks and the clock itself stopped at the time the earthquake hit".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch mayor Bob Parker surveys the earthquake damage to the Science Alive/old train station building on Moorhouse Avenue. The clock tower has large cracks and the clock itself stopped at the time the earthquake hit".
An additional treat - ice cream, sunshine and the Akaroa Mail.
Photos taken in Diamond Harbour Library on May 24, 2011 following the February 22 earthquake.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
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Photo taken by G. Coster
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
Tuesday 12 February 2013.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
Tuesday 12 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-12-untitled8.bmp
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
Tuesday 12 February 2013.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
Tuesday 12 February 2013.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Removal of the earthquake damaged footbridge over the Avon at Medway Street.
Tuesday 12 February 2013.
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From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.