A story submitted by Nathanael Boehm to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sarah Gallagher to the QuakeStories website.
Transcript of Christine Lomas's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Hugh's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The Oxford Terrace Baptist Church showing severe cracks in its facade. Metal beams have been used to prop up the building and its base is enclosed by a safety fence.
A vacant site on Williams Street in Kaiapoi where a building has been demolished. It has been enclosed with safety fences and traffic cones have been used to block access.
The remains of Simply Catering Cafe on the corner of Salisbury and Madras Streets, which have been cordoned off by a safety fence. The business' owners have spray painted on the back wall of the building, "We'll be back". Behind the building an orange tarpaulin can be seen draped over a roof.
The remains of Simply Catering Cafe on the corner of Salisbury and Madras Streets, which have been cordoned off by a safety fence. The business' owners have spray painted on the back wall of the building, "We'll be back". Behind the building an orange tarpaulin can be seen draped over a roof.
Damage to the church hall of St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. The roof has been weather proofed with plywood and there are cracks in the buildings masonry. The remains of fallen bricks can be seen on the footpath. A safety fence has been erected around the building.
Damage to the church hall of St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. The roof has been weather proofed with plywood and there are cracks in the buildings masonry. The remains of fallen bricks can be seen on the footpath. A safety fence has been erected around the building.
Damage to the church hall of St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square. Masonry has fallen from one of the building's gables and has been piled against its base. The site has been enclosed in a safety fence. A spray-painted sign can be seen at the base of the building reading, "Danger! Wall unstable, stay clear". A piece of plywood is also visible weather proofing the building's roof.
A story submitted by Mark Darbyshire to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Liza Rossie to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by J Bell to the QuakeStories website.
A digitally manipulated image of demolition machinery, with the Hotel So in the background. The photographer comments, "Strange things happen when you use technicolor film".
Summary of oral history interview with Clare about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Bud Chapman's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of J's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Andrea's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Colin MacKenzie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Hessie Toms's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Emma Woodings's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Ken Boucher's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Summary of oral history interview with Irene Cleary about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of a green sticker on the window of The Dolls House Shop antique store on Colombo Street. The sticker indicates that the store is safe to enter. The sign reads, "Inspected, no restriction on use or occupancy. This building has received a brief inspection only. While no apparent structural or other safety hazards have been found, a more comprehensive inspection of the exterior and interior may reveal safety hazards". The structural engineer has written on the sign "propping to rear of building inadequate, fire egress also at rear inappropriate, no occupancy to second storey".
A bicycle chained to a safety fence advertising Around Again Cycles. On the pavement behind it a small cluster of bricks can be seen that have fallen from the building behind the fence.
A bicycle chained to a safety fence advertising Around Again Cycles. On the pavement behind it a small cluster of bricks can be seen that have fallen from the building behind the fence.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office standing on Gloucester Street, outside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings. The team member is wearing a hard hat, protective glasses, and a face mask.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Safety first: management of the Science Alive building have installed a wooden brace to prevent any bricks from falling. The clock still shows the time of the earthquake".
An emergency and security staff member is pictured with a walkytalky, safety goggles, and hard hat, preparing to enter the 6th floor of the Registry building to retrieve work from the offices- with attitude.