Members of the New Zealand Air Force preparing to unload a generator from a NZ C130 Hercules at the Christchurch Air Movements Terminal. This was the first generators to arrive from Australia to support Operation Christchurch Quake.
Christchurch-based technician, Nick Brown, and Ralph Moore, Deputy Task Force Leader for New Zealand Search and Rescue, talking to the press. Nick and Ralph were part of the USAR team working on the Cathedral and Press Buildings after the earthquake.
Flowers and gifts left at the site of the CTV Building to honour those who lost their lives in the building during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel preparing a Hercules C-130 to evacuate rest home residents affected by the Canterbury Earthquake. In the foreground, a line of St John ambulances can be seen.
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 media briefing on the Christchurch earthquake response. The briefing was held in the in the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of Byron from the Wellington Emergency Management Office taking a phone call in one of the Mainland Foundation Ballpark offices. The ballpark was set up as a Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office at the canteen set up as part of a temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The headquarters was set up at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office working in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark on Pages Road. The ballpark was set up as an Emergency Report Centre by Civil Defence after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of the photocopy template for the Christchurch City Council's green sticker. The sticker was used by the Civil Defence after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes to indicate that a building had been inspected and that 'no structural or other safety hazards' were found.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: residents whose pets have fled are posting lost notices at Lyttelton Civil Defence".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Marlborough Civil Defence manager Ross Hamilton inspects damage to a property in Goodman Street, Burwood".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Marlborough Civil Defence manager Ross Hamilton inspects damage to a property in Goodman Street, Burwood".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
A member of the University of Canterbury's Civil Defence team escorts staff to retrieve essential items from their offices.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Civil Defence base at the Art Gallery. Engineers have a briefing".
A view across Montreal Street to the Christchurch Art Gallery. The building was used as the headquarters for Civil Defence in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake, and large white marquees have been set up in its forecourt to accommodate extra personnel. The site is surrounded by a safety fence. On the left is a sign advertising the "Van der Velden: Otira" exhibition, which was cut short by the earthquake.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Bealey Avenue by Carlton Corner".
A photograph of boxes stacked inside the Christchurch Art Gallery.
A photograph of people at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of people at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of people at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of a military armoured vehicle parked on the site of a demolished building.
Barry McKay from Civil Defence who helped organise Students in the Student Volunteer Army cleanup silt after the earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mary McIntosh from the Hurunui Civil Defence packs up mattresses at Addington racecourse emergency centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Steve McCarthy, assistant rescue manager with Civil Defence during a press conference following Canterbury's earthquake".