A public walkway down Colombo Street to a viewing area in the Cathedral Square was opened up for a few weekends to allow the public to see inside the Red Zone.
Looking north up Colombo Street from the Red Zone viewing area at the east end of Re:Start mall. The partially-demolished ANZ building can be seen in the background.
One of the new directions signs at key points around the edge of the cordon, which show a map of the Red Zone and walking times and directions to various landmarks.
The Mandeville Tavern in Kaiapoi cordoned off with red danger tape. A large crack is visible in the wall of the tavern, and the road and footpath in front are cracked and buckled.
The Mandeville Tavern in Kaiapoi cordoned off with red danger tape. A large crack is visible in the wall of the tavern, and the road and footpath in front are cracked and buckled.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The red dome (undamaged in the September earthquake) of the Regent Theatre and further damaged old facade of the Clarendon Hotel - Worcester Street".
A photograph of a map of Christchurch. The city has been divided into sections. Green, red, and yellow dots have been used to indicate the status of inspected buildings.
A story submitted by Lynne Ball to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Rosie Belton to the QuakeStories website.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Looking into Cathedral Square.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Looking into Cathedral Square.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Looking into Cathedral Square.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close and Wetlands Grove, Bexley".
A photograph of a shop window with large letters stating, "Yes we are open". The window also bears a red sticker and spray painted notes from 26 February 2011 stating "Rear collapsed".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Micham Place, Fordingham and Sopley Lanes, Bexley".
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Looking into Cathedral Square.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view from Worcester Street. A gap has been left by the demolition of the Press building, allowing a view of the Copthorne Christchurch Central Hotel".
A photograph of large cracks in the pavement in front of St Paul's School in Dallington. Liquefaction silt can also be seen. Police tape has been draped across the entrance of the building to the left.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Highlight House, 173-177 Manchester Street with the Hotel Grand Chancellor behind".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 8 January 2013 entitled, "Venturing into the central city....".
A rubbish truck collects rubbish from the red bins along Rocking Horse Road in Southshore. The uneven surface of the road can be seen, with water pooling in the foreground.
St Joseph's Catholic Church on Winchester Street in Lyttelton. The front wall of the church has collapsed, and the gates have been wrapped in red tape reading, 'Danger keep out'.
St Joseph's Catholic Church on Winchester Street in Lyttelton. The front wall of the church has collapsed, and the gates have been wrapped in red tape reading, 'Danger keep out'.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Kensington House, 179-187 Manchester Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view of Real Groovy from the top of Alice in Videoland".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The view from the top of Alice in Videoland".
The remains of Simply Catering Cafe on the corner of Salisbury and Madras Streets, which have been cordoned off by a safety fence. The word "Red" has been painted on one of the building's walls.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
A photograph submitted by Ross Williamson to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Halberg Street house in flood photo, designated rebuild, under demolition, in green zone, other side of the street is red zone, go figure !".
A story submitted by Jo Wicken to the QuakeStories website.