The New Zealand Fire Department's headquarters in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
A photograph of emergency management personnel in the foyer of the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of technical equipment for One News outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Aerial image of the Christchurch central city taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission. The Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen.
A member of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team clearing a piece of steel at the site of the CTV building.
Members of the Urban Search and Rescue teams from Auckland at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Movements Terminal in Christchurch.
Sailors standing outside the HMNZS Canterbury which has just arrived in Lyttelton after a trip to Wellington to resupply.
Mayor Bob Parker being interviewed by the media in the foyer of the Christchurch Art Gallery, the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Air Force Medic service number X1023153 (left) and Army Medic service number U1015606 next to the 'Medical' sign in Latimer Square.
Mayor Bob Parker talking to officers on the HMNZS Otago during an onboard tour.
NZ Army personnel unloading hot-box meals from a truck for delivery to emergency service workers helping with the Christchurch Earthquake operation.
Prime Minister John Key and Gerry Brownlee, the Minister of Economic Development, giving a briefing after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of emergency management personnel in the foyer of the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A member of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue teamwatching as a digger clears rubble on the site of the CTV Building.
New Zealand Army TPR Royle and Singapore Air Force LCPL Low guarding a cordon in the city centre.
CPL Goh Kokchun, Singapore Air Force, and PTE Te Herbert 2/1RNZIR guarding a cordon on the corner of Armagh and Durham Streets at dusk.
A Civil Defence staff member completing a Level 1 Rapid Assessment inspection on a damaged house. The brickwork on the outer walls have collapsed. The window on the left hand side has been broken.
A man on a bicycle standing in front of Navy personnel who are guarding a cordon in Lyttelton.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
An infographic giving contact details where Civil Defence information can be obtained.
Civil Defence and Department of Conservation command units parked in Cranmer Square.
A video about the government's financial aid plan for workers affected by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Prime Minister John Key has travelled to Christchurch to announce the plan. This video includes footage of a press conference with John Key at the Christchurch Art Gallery. It also includes footage of John Key meeting residents at the Civil Defence Centre at Addington Raceway.
A graphic outlining the powers of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.
A photograph of an army van outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of fire trucks parked outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Three diggers clearing rubble side by side on the site of the CTV Building, with members of the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue Teams looking on.
Linda Cheung, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. Linda's suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
David Honeyands, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. His suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
A member of the South Australian Urban Search and Rescue team working in Christchurch central city. In the background, a digger is clearing rubble.
A member of the South Australian Urban Search and Rescue team working in Christchurch central city. In the background, a digger is clearing rubble.