Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
Detail of damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The cross on the roof has been removed.
A house in Richmond being demolished. Part of an external wall has been removed. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
A worker stands on a ladder to disconnect a gas supply from the side of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Removing a gas water heater".
St Paul's church in Dallington, with many of the tiles removed from the roof, and pallets stacked in front. The photographer comments, "St Pauls Catholic Church, partially demolished".
St Paul's church in Dallington, with many of the tiles removed from the roof, and pallets stacked in front. The photographer comments, "St Pauls Catholic Church, partially demolished".
A worker stands on a ladder to disconnect a gas supply from the side of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Removing a gas water heater. We also took our driveway gates and some other fittings".
A portaloo sits outside a house on River Road. The road is under repair, and the tarmac has been removed leaving a gravel surface. The photographer comments, "Our old house was given a portaloo; I'm not sure why".
Bricks from a demolished chimney lie on top of thick liquefaction silt in front of a house in St Albans. The photographer comments, "Our friend Chris Hutching's house. The front lawn and carport have 30cm or more of silt piled on top. He also had to remove a shaky chimney".
Bricks from a demolished chimney lie on top of thick liquefaction silt in front of a house in St Albans. The photographer comments, "Our friend Chris Hutching's house. The front lawn and carport have 30cm or more of silt piled on top. He also had to remove a shaky chimney".
Victoria Apartments demolition is under way on a walk around the city to find out what is happening in the city. Feb 17, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
"soft-stripped", which means that any remaining belongings will be removed, as well as furnishings and internal walls.