Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins, which were on fire when the photograph was taken.
Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins, which were on fire when the photograph was taken.
Emergency personnel searching for people trapped in the collapsed Canterbury Television Building on Madras Street. Smoke can be seen rising from the ruins, which were on fire when the photograph was taken.
Moira Fraser looking at the claw of an excavator on London Street. A road cone has been placed on the claw. In the background, wire fences block people from entering the stores.
A photograph of people gathered on Cashel Street at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people gathered at the start of the Canterbury Tales procession on Cashel Street. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of people playing handmade instruments at the launch of Sound Garden, during FESTA 2013. Sound Garden was a Greening the Rubble project created by local artist-musicians from recycled materials.
A photograph of people playing handmade instruments at the launch of Sound Garden, during FESTA 2013. Sound Garden was a Greening the Rubble project created by local artist-musicians from recycled materials.
A photograph of a two people with large hand-made masks at the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "People at the cordon on the corner of Durham and St Asaph Street, soldiers watching by. In the background, the Provincial Council Chambers can be seen".
A photograph of people releasing balloons. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of people releasing balloons. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of stretchers and blankets set up in Cowles Stadium for people displaced by the 4 September earthquake. In the background a stack of mattresses and a cot can be seen.
A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "2010 Canterbury Earthquake. Story to do with grants for people without water and sewage. Miriam O'Malley waits to use a portaloo outside her house on Maling Street".
A photograph of people releasing balloons. Worries and wishes are written on the balloons. The photograph was taken at The Worry Bug book launch at St Albans School on 8 July 2015.
A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".
A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".
A photograph of 'All Righties' in a crowd of people at the 2014 SCIRT World Buskers Festival in Hagley Park. Uri Weiss from Cirque No Problem can be seen in the crowd.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake expert Ken Gledhill gives a lecture at Victoria University about the Christchurch earthquake. The lecture theatre was full and people watched on a screen in another room".
Lots of people were out and about in the streets checking on everyone after the earthquake. When it was clear that everyone was OK, the sand volcanos became the feature of interest.
A photograph of the entrance to Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence to serve as temporary accommodation for people displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Signs on the door read, "Civil Defence", "If you are unwwell with flu or cold, please go to the doctor and not enter" and "Welcome to Cowles Stadium. Earthquake affected people only - you must register with Red Cross to receive help. Other help go to Winz office, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood. Please, no alcohol, no drugs on site. Food and drinks only in designated areas".
A photograph of a sign from the Christchurch City Council, ECan and the Canterbury District Health Board warning people over the contamination in the rivers after the September earthquake. The sign reads, "Warning, contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a Public Health Risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area". In the background, workers from Treetech clean up wood and leaves from felled trees.
A wreath from the Singapore Contingent lying on a table in the memorial tent at the Botanic Gardens. The tent was set up for people who wanted to make a tribute to those who lost their lives during the Canterbury earthquakes. A note on the wreath reads, "The Singapore Contingent wishes to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of Christchurch, New Zealand and all who have lost their lives during the 22nd February 2011 earthquake. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. From the men and women of the Singapore Contingent assisting with rescue and relief efforts in Christchurch".
The University of Canterbury's E-Learning team's temporary office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, "First looks at our new temporary (maybe) office space. Our group will stay here until April or May 2011, then will move to another floor in the Central Library. My desk. I hope to get blinds to cover this internal window. Later - blinds are not allowed, so I rotated the desk 180 degrees. My back is now facing the window, but I'm far enough away that people won't be able to read my screens - and I don't have to look at people looking at me".
A woman says to a builder 'Christchurch people will really appreciate your help to rebuild - What you construct looks like it's already been hit by an earthquake'. They are standing in front of a very shoddily-built cottage and the garden is festooned with litter. Context - After the Christchurch earthquakes there is a huge emphasis on fast rebuilding with the potential for below standard results..
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A photograph of police and members of the public people standing near the earthquake damaged Smiths City car park after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Liquefaction covers the right side of the footpath.
A photograph of people at the Pavilions & Lighting Devices market at LUXCITY, taken from inside one of the temporary installations. A large-scale hanging sculpture Altitude can be seen illuminated in the distance.
Cracking around the lamp post at the north end of Cranmer Square. In the background, crowds of people are standing around the square, where they evacuated to after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Monkey Tale", a film being projected on the side of a building at Gap Filler's cycle-powered cinema. The projector, lights and sound of the cinema are being powered by people riding bicycles.
