Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house on Woodham Road. The house has come off its foundations as the bricks wall have crumbled, spilling onto the footpath in front. Road cones have been placed along the street to warn road users.
A digitally manipulated image of a damaged bridge in Lake Terrace Road in Burwood. The photographer comments, "After the September earthquake this bridge was a little wonky, but you would cross it, possibly without fear, now though it is too far gone".
A damaged concrete tilt-slab building. The slabs have separated and tilted, and are supported by steel bracing. The photographer comments, "This house in Christchurch was made by bolting 4 slabs of concrete together. A fantastic idea in a country prone to earthquakes".
The damaged Christ's College Rowing Club building at Kerrs Reach. The building has visibly slumped to one side. The photographer comments, "This is the sad state of the building after 3 earthquakes has caused the rowing club to sink like a leaky boat".
A digger being loaded onto the back of a truck. The photographer comments, "After clearing away the remains of a building in Christchurch, New Zealand destroyed by the February 22 earthquake the digger can now be transported to its next destination for destruction".
Road damage and liquefaction in a residential street. The photographer comments, "A great gouge in the road caused by liquefaction undermining the road surface and a car driving over it. This was the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February 2011".
A photograph of a member of an emergency management team standing in front of an excavator on Manchester Street. The excavator is sitting on top of a pile of rubble from several earthquake-damaged buildings. In the background is another excavator clearing rubble.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house. Large cracks have formed in between the bricks in the wall of the house. There is also a large crack on the left side of the second storey where the column has shifted.
A photograph of a building on Lichfield Street near Poplar Lane. The facade on the top storey of the building crumbled during the earthquake to reveal the walls underneath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building to keep people from entering.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office and a member of the New Zealand Army in front of Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. Damage can be seen to the spires on the church tower. The spire-tops were removed for safety and to be repaired".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Many of the residents of Seabreeze Close and neighbouring streets are packing up because of severe damage. Kerry Donald clear his belongings from his house in Seabreeze Close".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Inglewood's Shaun Harris is taking a trailer of donated goods to victims of the Christchurch earthquake. He feels he has a new lease on life after a motorcycle crash that almost killed him, and wants to help others".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembled an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the earthquake. Pupils of Halswell School listen to the quartet play a variety of tunes".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nigel Mendonca from World Vision and in conjunction with The Salvation Army delivers a care package to Avonside resident Maggie Reed. The Salvation Army and World Vision are delivering packages all over the worst earthquake affected areas in Christchurch".
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 a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office speaking on the phone in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark. The ballpark was set up by Civil Defence as an Emergency Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office speaking on the telephone in an office at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark. The ballpark was set up by Civil Defence as an Emergency Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a man at the 'free legal help' table in a temporary emergency management centre set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The table was set up by Community Law Canterbury to offer free legal help to those in need.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Domo furniture store on Tuam Street. A large section of the building has collapsed and the rubble has spilled onto the street below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. The gable wall has crumbled, and the bricks have spilt onto the footpath in front. USAR codes have been spray painted on the walls.
A photograph of emergency management personnel crossing the intersection of High, Colombo, and Hereford Streets. In the background is the earthquake-damaged Fisher's Building. Large sections of the top storey have collapsed, the masonry spilling onto the footpath and damaging the awning.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "St John's Church in Hororata is up for an expensive repair bill after it was badly damaged in the September 4 earthquake. Workers check out the damaged tower by crane as they decide where to start saving the church".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Oxford Street residents were too scared to go back inside after the early morning earthquake. Pictured from left, Bia Boucinhas, Robert Collister, Mark Buckland, Hana Meads, Daniel Andrews, Simon and Sarah John-McHaffie and Carol McHaffie".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch family Craig Yates and his partner Kim Blazey and their children Kass, 8 months and Sonny, 2, relax in the playground at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park as they recover from the trauma of of last Saturday's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ministering angels. Salvation Army members Judith Miller and Dianne Peck offer soup and savouries to those needing sustenance, water and support. Kaiapoi North School has been set up as a welfare centre for families affected by Saturday's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch, Sydenham Christmas shop. 'Christmas Jones' is among the September 4 M7.1 earthquake-hit block of shops. Owner Mike Jones pictured with his partner Megan Simpson (L) says business is slow, but he is staying open".
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on St Asaph Street. The top of the side walls have collapsed, the bricks and other rubble spilling onto the driveway and footpath below. Emergency tape has been draped over the driveway as a cordon.