A photograph of a man at the 'free legal help' table in a temporary emergency management centre set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The table was set up by Community Law Canterbury to offer free legal help to those in need.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 August 2011 entitled, "Car-free Commuting".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 April 2011 entitled, "Egg-free Easter?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 April 2011 entitled, "Day 50 - Free at last!".
A power pole has a hand-written sign taped to it, reading "Free. Plz feel free to take what you like." Behind is a pile of broken bricks and bent metal sheeting.
An advertising poster outside Minx Dining Room and Bar on Lichfield Street depicts Katy Perry in a bird cage. The photographer comments, "One of the sites you will see on the Christchurch CBD red zone tour".
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God handing out free sausages and soft drinks to motorists on New Brighton Road in Shirley. One of the volunteers is holding a sign reading, "Free sausages".
A woman holding a sign advertising free sausages at an intersection in New Brighton.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Damage in Dallington. Cardboard sign on liquefaction silt pile reads 'Free'".
Red Cross volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents. A sign in front of the table reads "Free".
A woman, holding a kitten and a sign offering free hugs, at the Saturday flea market in Lyttelton.
A group of young English women at the Lyttelton Saturday flea market offering free hugs to anybody who needed one.
A member of the World Mission Society Church of God handing out free sausages to a passing motorist on North Parade in Shirley.
A young English woman at the Lyttelton Saturday flea market hugs a resident. She was part of a group offering free hugs to anybody who needed one.
Volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents at a Red Cross aid station on Pages Road. A sign in front of the table reads "Free".
Volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents at a Red Cross aid station on Pages Road. A sign in front of the table reads "Free".
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God handing out free sausages and soft drinks to motorists on New Brighton Road in Shirley.
A sign at the site of Gap Filler's Community Chess. The sign reads, "Free for all to play, pieces stores in chest. Please collect keys from Honey Pot Cafe".
Volunteers distributing care packages to affected residents at a Red Cross aid station on Pages Road. A sign in front of the table reads "Free". Next to them, a man sanitises his hands at a water suppy point.
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God inside their pavilion on North Parade in Shirley. The group has been giving out free sausages and soft drinks to passers by.
Signs at the site of Gap Filler's Community Chess, explaining the project. One sign reads, "Free for all to play. Pieces stored in chest. Please collect keys from Honey Pot Cafe".
A damaged driveway bridge over a stream has visibly moved, scraping up some of the driveway. The photographer comments, "Our neighbour Pam Shadbolt's house, immediately behind our house, on the bank of Dudley Creek. The bridge has broken free from its foundations".
Members of the Shirley community relaxing around a table set up by the World Mission Society Church of God on North Parade in Shirley. A member of the church can be seen holding a sign advertising free sausages.
University of Canterbury library staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Library staff - contacting publishers to ask for free online resources. A very high hit rate, shame they're not on commission".
Water tanks on the Sumner Esplanade. Both have prominent notices advising that water must be boiled before use. On one tank is a notice advertising a community hub where residents can get assistance, and on the other is written "Free use of for Christchurch earthquake. Please return to Wymers Domestic Water Carriers, Hamilton".
Members of the Student Volunteer Army helping themselves to free snacks inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The volunteers have returned from a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
A video about the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints giving free lunches to Linwood College students after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The lunches ensure that students in disadvantaged areas are fed despite the challenges families are facing in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
A girl decorating the chalkboard sign at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. The chalkboard outlines the programme for the evening of April 6th, 2011, reading, "Gap Filler: 1st - 10th of April. Free live music and films from 5pm onwards. 5: Radius Kink, 6: Runaround Sue, 7: films: NZ Shorts - 2Cars, 1 Night, Tama Tu, + Forgotten Silver. Bring - cushion, chair, blanket, picnic. Coffee from 4:30pm daily. Ex demolition site. Please be safety aware. Proper footwear must be worn!".
A girl decorating the chalkboard sign at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. The chalkboard outlines the programme for the evening of April 6th, 2011, reading, "Gap Filler: 1st - 10th of April. Free live music and films from 5pm onwards. 5: Radius Kink, 6: Runaround Sue, 7: films: NZ Shorts - 2Cars, 1 Night, Tama Tu, + Forgotten Silver. Bring - cushion, chair, blanket, picnic. Coffee from 4:30pm daily. Ex demolition site. Please be safety aware. Proper footwear must be worn!".
Two men converse on the site of Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. Behind them is a chalkboard sign outlining the programme for the evening of April 2nd, 2011. The sign reads, "Gap Filler: 1st - 10th of April. Free live music and films from 6pm onwards. Saturday: 5pm: The Captain Willis Trio, 6pm: Ed Muzik, 7pm: The Cracks in Everything, 8pm: Film - 4 Houses, 4 Decades (Christchurch Architecture). All welcome! Bring a blanket or cushion. Ex demolition site. Please be safety aware. Proper footwear must be worn!".