A photograph of a detail of street art on Fitzgerald Avenue. The work was created by DEOW on the back wall of AJ Glass, for the "From the Ground Up" project.
A photograph of street art on a wall facing onto a car park off Hawke Street. The artwork depicts a woman, and is signed, "Merry Xmas, from Stefan".
Attendees of the 2011 United States New Zealand Partnership Forum outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. In the background, members of Civil Defence have gathered after an aftershock hit during one of their briefings. The Christchurch Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
University of Canterbury students watching a local musician perform 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.
A photograph taken inside the Locke family's partially-deconstructed house at 392 Oxford Terrace. The photographer comments, "The house was deconstructed over three weeks. The materials were then stored in the shipping container until the house was reconstructed at a new site".
A photograph of street art on Fitzgerald Avenue. The work was created by DEOW on the back wall of AJ Glass, for the "From the Ground Up" project.
A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the side of the Funky Pumpkin building in New Brighton. This section of the artwork includes the Funky Pumpkin logo and other symbols in bubbles.
A photograph of Room 212 in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The photograph was taken on the day when the staff were allowed to return to the building.
A local musician entertaining University of Canterbury students 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.
A photograph of the Locke family's partially-deconstructed house at 392 Oxford Terrace. The photographer comments, "The house was deconstructed over three weeks. The materials were then stored in the shipping container until the house was reconstructed at a new site".
The partially collapsed St. Paul's-Trinity-Pacific Presbyterian Church on the corner of Cashel and Madras Streets. Scaffolding erected around the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake has collapsed on to the Madras Street footpath.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr addressing students 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.
A photograph looking south down Manchester Street from the intersection with Hereford Street. Wire fencing has been placed along the right-hand side of the street as a cordon. To the left, the Treehouse Bar, Sullivans and Boogie Nights can be seen with rubble in front.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The intersection of Madras Street and Chester Street. The building on the right is Community Health at 80 Chester Street East which was added to the demolitions list on 5 March 2012".
A photograph of Anna Mowat of SKIP (Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents - a project of the Ministry of Social Development) , Tracey Tuhi (Mental Health Foundation) and Sue Turner (All Right?) holding a cake in celebration of the Tiny Adventures campaign. The photograph was taken at the Tiny Adventures launch at Niu Early Learning Centre in Linwood. Niu Early Learning Centre is managed by the Tongan Canterbury Community Trust. The Tiny Adventure card packs and smartphone app offer ideas, games and quick fun ways for parents to spend time with their children. They are a project of the All Right? mental health campaign.
Plant beds made out of corrugated iron, greening the empty building sites along Colombo Street. These were placed here by Greening the Rubble, a community project in Christchurch to create temporary public parks and gardens on the sites of demolished buildings.
Artist Peter Majendie's decorated tree on the corner of Manchester Street and Cambridge Terrace. The tree has been covered with a large frost cloth and hi-vis material for the launch of an earthquake fund by the Canterbury Community Trust.
Members of the Avonside Community walk down a road in Avonside. Silt from liquefaction has been cleared from people's properties and placed on the street in piles. Workers in the distance are collecting the silt to take to Bottle Lake.
Magazines reflect the community interests.
Photos taken in Diamond Harbour Library on May 24, 2011 following the February 22 earthquake.
File reference: CCL-2011-05-24-Diamond Harbour-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_19
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
A Gap Filler mini-golf site made out of recycled materials. This hole was situated on Manchester Street on an empty demolition site. Gap Filler volunteers and community groups designed and installed mini-golf holes on vacant sites around the central business district.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service, with Reverend Peter Beck to his left. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. Reverend Peter Beck is standing to the left. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr, UCSA President Kohan McNab, and former Chancellor Rex Williams, speaking with a woman in the UCSA car park.
A view across the Avon River to 'The Strip', a row of restaurants and bars on Oxford Terrace. These include the Bangalore Polo Club, Suede, Liquidity, Coyote, and The Tap Room.
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee holding a jackhammer on Kingsford Street in Burwood, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee handling a jackhammer on Kingsford Street in Burwood, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Martin van Beynen, a reporter for The Press newspaper, photographing damage to Wave House (Winnie Bagoes Pizza Bar). Masonry from the building has collapsed onto several parked cars.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter is standing to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Mayor Bob Parker 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.
A photograph of Ronnie Van Hout's installation, 'Comin' Down', on the roof of the Alice in Videoland building.
