Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch and the wider South Island, causing widespread damage, two serious injuries and power cuts to most of the city".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Havana and Jack Umaga and their children Elisah (6), and 7 month-old Laurah who will be staying at Fiona Newey's home as part of the Quake Breaks".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Arnold and Joy Pohio of Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, speak of their son Joseph Pohio 40 yrs, who was killed during the earthquake while in the central city."
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Post-earthquake family for Quality Bakers staff at the Horticultural Centre in Hagley Park. City councillor Aaron Keown gets some ice cream from his daughter Lucy, aged 6".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nader Guirguis assists Michael Awadalla with his traditional Arabic headdress at an event in Victoria Square to raise funds for the Coptic Church, damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nader Guirguis assists Michael Awadalla with his traditional Arabic headdress at an event in Victoria Square to raise funds for the Coptic Church, damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Johnson family of Avonside Drive. From top: Gary, Lisa, Danielle (6) and Blake (4) are thrilled after learning ANZ will cover the full value of their house".
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 405, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A cropped image depicting the cover of a UCSA ring-bound notebook. The cover image is a photograph of the Students' Union Building (later known as the UCSA) taken from University Drive.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 469, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 471, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 402, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 216, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Red Cross volunteers (from left) William McKenzie, Jayne McAllister, Amanda Evans, and Pete Evans back in Invercargill after spending time in Christchurch following the big earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Jacobsens Tile building (formerly Maddison's Pub) on the corner of Moorhouse Avenue and Montreal Street has its cornice work demolished after it become unsafe at Wednesday's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch CBD was 'yarn-bombed' during the weekend using yarn and fabric pieces to brighten public areas and earthquake-affected spaces. Hope sign at Hereford and Manchester Streets".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nader Guirguis assists Michael Awadalla with his traditional Arabic headdress at an event in Victoria Square to raise funds for the Coptic Church, damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nader Guirguis assists Michael Awadalla with his traditional Arabic headdress at an event in Victoria Square to raise funds for the Coptic Church, damaged in the Canterbury earthquake".
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 102, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A photograph submitted by Tim Kerr to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Here’s me working in Selwyn St just a couple of doors away from home. (Photo M D Kerr)".
A photograph submitted by Tim Kerr to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Cupola from the Regent Theatre Building – originally 1903 Luttrell Bros designed Royal Exchange Building. The cupola mysteriously ‘disappeared’!".
A photograph submitted by Grant Fife to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "September Quake. Cranmer Court apartments 05/09/2010. The building is quickly supported while damaged chimneys are removed.".
A photograph submitted by Raymond Morris to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "‘Highway Lodge’ 121 Papanui Rd. A picturesque boutique hotel, a painting by Raymond Morris of earthquake demolished buildings.".
A photograph submitted by Francis Vallance to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel which was condemned for demolition after being severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquake".
A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Volunteers hand out flowers just before 12.51.".
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 24, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 307, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 401, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 96, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.