A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "4 sale - handy mans dream. Mild reno's needed. Easy indoor/outdoor flow - with water feature!" The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "4 sale - handy mans dream. Mild reno's needed. Easy indoor/outdoor flow - with water feature!" The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "4 sale - handy mans dream. Mild reno's needed. Easy indoor/outdoor flow - with water feature!" The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
A spray-painted message on a wall of Englefield Lodge reads "We will try to save this house." Wooden bracing supports the wall. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Englefield, Christchurch's oldest house in Fitzgerald Ave".
A photograph of a section of a mural on one side of the Shoreline Fitness Centre on Hawke Street. A message painted in this section reads, "Everyone is special. Occupy Equality Street".
A photograph of a child painting a bookshelf during the 'Words of Hope' event. An assortment of furniture has been painted white, and the public invited to spray-paint messages onto the pieces.
A PDF copy of a personalised poster farewelling Rose from Community Public Health. The poster contains personal messages along with the names of various of Rose's colleagues, including Donovan Ryan and Ciaran Fox.
A residential property in Bexley with an overgrown garden. A spray-painted message on the wall of the house reads, "Thanks 4 the memories, 1997-2012, kia kaha". The photographer comments, "Today I took a drive around the residential area between Bexley and New Brighton. It was a stark reminder to be thankful for the situation we're in and perhaps not complain too much that our garden wall hasn't yet been rebuilt ... Saddest of all are the messages that have been scrawled on walls and garage doors by departing locals. At one end of the scale, thanking the family home for the memories, and at the other end of the scale cursing the looters which have made a bad situation that much more unbearable".
Members of the public spray-painting words and drawings on furniture as part of the Words of Hope project. Messages such as "One Love", "Gay Pride" and "Hope" can be seen on the furniture.
A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the side of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. This section of the artwork depicts images and messages in bubbles.
A photograph of a statue lying on planks of wood outside the Canterbury Museum. The statue fell during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, and the head broke off. A message on the exposed neck reads, "My head is at Christ College".
A photograph of the New Zealand Wizard delivering a speech on a ladder outside the Canterbury Museum. Around him members of the public are holding up petitions with pictures of the ChristChurch Cathedral and messages such as, "Vandalism is a crime. Stop".
A photograph of the street art in front of St Barnabas Church on Fendalton Road. The message, "Outrageous", has been constructed from fabric and other materials on the wire fences in front of the building.
A photograph of the street art in front of St Barnabas Church on Fendalton Road. The message, "Outrageous", has been constructed from fabric and other materials on the wire fences in front of the building.
A photograph of the street art in front of St Barnabas Church on Fendalton Road. The message, "Outrageous", has been constructed from fabric and other materials on the wire fences in front of the building.
A photograph of street art on the side of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. At the base of the artwork is a block with the message "Sign of the Kiwi" painted on it.
A photograph of a section of a mural on one side of the Shoreline Fitness Centre on Hawke Street. A message painted in this section reads, "No one is superior. Everyone is special. Occupy Equality Street".
A photograph of a section of a mural on one side of the Shoreline Fitness Centre on Hawke Street. A message painted in this section reads, "No one is superior. Everyone is special. Occupy Equality Street".
A photograph of a shop window of Peaches and Cream on the corner of Tuam and Manchester Streets. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the glass, including the message, "Danger" and arrows pointing up, left and right.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Richard Loffhagen, owner of Simply Catering, stands on the old site on the corner of Madras Street and Salisbury Street where he wrote a message on the wall the day the old building was brought down".
A radio advertisement for the All Right? campaign featuring a story about being helped by others in the community. The advertisement promotes the message "it's often the simple things we do that bring the most joy," and the All Right? Facebook page.
A radio advertisement for the All Right? campaign featuring a story about being helped by others in the community. The advertisement promotes the message "it's often the simple things we do that bring the most joy," and the All Right? Facebook page.
A photograph of paper flowers and hearts attached to a wire fence outside Knox Church. Messages of encouragement for Christchurch have been written in the centres of the flowers. Famous quotes have been written on the hearts.
A photograph of street art on a fence near the roundabout of St Martins Road and Gamblins Road. The message "Keep calm and carry on" has been crossed out and replaced with "Now panic and freak out".
A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. A message in this section reads, "Thank you , New Brighton. Transitional Economic Zone of Aotearoa".
A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. A message in this section reads, "Peace. The best things in life... aren't things".
A photograph of street art constructed against the wall of a building in New Brighton Mall. The artwork is titled, "My Hope for New Brighton", and consists of a blackboard full of messages and images from the public.
A photograph of street art constructed against the wall of a building in New Brighton Mall. The artwork is titled, "My Hope for New Brighton", and consists of a blackboard full of messages and images from the public.
A photograph of a tag on the back of the Wunderbar on London Street in Lyttelton. A message has been written under the tag, reading, "Next time you scribble on walls, how about adding a bit of colour...xxx".
A photograph of a tag on the back of the Wunderbar on London Street in Lyttelton. A message has been written under the tag, reading, "Next time you scribble on walls, how about adding a bit of colour...xxx".