This report provided information on the location and character of the Ostler Fault Zone near Twizel. The fault traces, and associated recommended fault avoidance zones, were mapped in detail for inclusion in a District Plan Change for the Twizel area. The Ostler Fault Zone was mapped in detail because of the higher likelihood of movement on that fault than others in the district, and the potential for future development across the fault zone because of its proximity to Twizel. See Object Overview for background and usage information. The report recommended that the information be incorporated into the District Plan Change and that site-specific investigations be undertaken before development is allowed within the fault avoidance zones. These recommendations were taken up by Mackenzie District Council.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the back of a building on Madras Street. The outer walls of the building have collapsed and the bricks and other rubble have spilled onto the car park.
A photograph of toppled scaffolding outside a block of buildings on Manchester Street. In the background an excavator is sitting on top of a pile of rubble while it demolishes one of the buildings.
This study updated and superseded Earthquake hazard and risk assessment study Stage 1 Part A: Earthquake source identification and characterisation (Pettinga et al, 1998). It compiled and tabulated all relevant available information on earthquake sources in Canterbury and updated the active faults database with new fault locations and information. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A photograph of an orange sticker on a building on Kilmore Street. The orange sticker indicates that the building can only be entered for short periods.
Damage to the Lyttelton Port. A concrete slab has lifted, breaking the asphalt.
A lighthouse in the Lyttleton port which is falling into the sea.
Rescue workers on the CTV site taking a break.
A New Zealand Police Officer at the Operation Earthquake Task Force Headquarters.
An article from Air Force News April 2011 titled, "Business Refugees Move into Museum".
An article from Air Force News April 2011 titled, "Air Power in Action".
Members of the New Zealand Fire Service spraying water into Lyttelton Harbour.
Members of Singapore's Air Force at the Command Post (CP) at Burnham military camp.
An article from Navy Today April 2011 titled, "HMNZ Ships Otago and Pukaki".
The Christchurch Wizard at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
An Environmental Health Officer taking a reading outside the Christchurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square.
A photograph of cracks in a field in Canterbury indicating the location of the Greendale fault line.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the footpath near the Montreal Street bridge over the Avon River.
A photograph of cracks in the chimney of the Devon Hotel on Armagh Street.
A photograph of emergency management personnel standing outside the Harcourts Building on Madras Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the windows of a building on High Street.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army deconstructing a concrete block wall.
A photograph of a USAR code spray-painted on the window of a house on Gloucester Street.
A photograph of an SPCA vehicle from Wellington parked on Gloucester Street near the intersection with Montreal Street.
A photograph of cracks in the outer wall of St Elmo Courts on Hereford Street.
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office team deployed in Christchurch after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of signs outside a Recovery Assistance Centre set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of crates of supplies outside the USAID tent in Latimer Square.
A photograph of emergency management personnel in a marquee outside the Christchurch Art Gallery.
A photograph of emergency management personnel lining up for breakfast in Latimer Square.