A photograph of the partially-demolished Westende Jewellers Building on the corner of Manchester and Worcester Streets. The building was severely damaged during the 4 September 2010 earthquake and had to be demolished. In the foreground, the arms of two excavators can be seen behind wire fencing.
A photograph of workers searching for survivors in the collapsed stores along Manchester Street shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. An excavator can be seen helping to remove rubble from the site.
A photograph of Kam Weng wearing a hard hat and high-visibility vest. He is standing on Manchester Street, near the intersection of Hereford Street.
A photograph of the Canterbury Trade Union Centre on the corner of Armagh Street and Madras Street. USAR codes have been spray painted on the wall.
A photograph of the Canterbury Trade Union Centre on the corner of Armagh Street and Madras Street. USAR codes have been spray painted on the left column.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to the ChristChurch Cathedral cross. The cross was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
Members of Civil Defence conferring at their temporary headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. To the left is Mayor Bob Parker.
Students from the University of Canterbury lining up for a barbeque lunch. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury lining up for a barbeque lunch. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury lining up for a barbeque lunch. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to the ChristChurch Cathedral bell. The bell was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of 'The Snapa Crapa', a bike with a toilet for a seat. The bike was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of an office in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Henare Rakiiha Tau greeting Prince William with a hongi. The Earthquake Memorial Service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A member of the Student Volunteer Army heading home with his shovel on his shoulder after spending a day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables. The breakfast was supplied for the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) listening to a talk at the opening of SCRIT. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
Phil Goff leading the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) as they are welcomed by a powhiri. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
The Urban Search and Rescue team searching the remains of the Canterbury Television building for trapped people with the aid of a Southern Demolition digger.
