Urban Search and Rescue personnel escorting construction workers over a bridge on Colombo Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The road and footpath have been severely warped by the earthquake.
Smoke issuing from the collapsed Canterbury Television building on Madras Street. Fire Service personnel have gathered around the site to control the fire. In the background, excavators can be seen digging through the rubble.
A building on the corner of Madras Street and Hereford Street, with the Canterbury Television Building visible in the background. Masonry from this building has crumbled onto the footpath below. Fire engines can be seen along Madras Street, combating the fire.
The Urban Search and Rescue team searching the remains of the Canterbury Television building for trapped people with the aid of a Southern Demolition digger.
The Urban Search and Rescue team searching the remains of the Canterbury Television building for trapped people with the aid of a Southern Demolition digger.
Fire Service vehicles along Madras Street combating the fire at the Canterbury Television building. Behind them excavators can be seen digging through the rubble.
Emergency personnel gathered on Madras Street outside the collapsed Canterbury Television building. A digger can be seen searching the rubble while fire fighters work to extinguish the fire in the building.
Southern Demolition excavators digging through rubble from the collapsed Canterbury Television building.
Emergency personnel gathering on Madras Street outside the collapsed Canterbury Television building. A digger and the Urban Search and Rescue team can be seen searching the rubble.
A view across Cambridge Terrace to the former Canterbury Public Library. Masonry from the building's corners and end gable has fallen onto the footpath and the base of the building has been cordoned off with wire fencing.
The swollen Avon River in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, photographed shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A Civil Defence staff member completing a Level 1 Rapid Assessment inspection on a damaged house. The brickwork and window have collapsed from the outer wall of the property.
A Civil Defence staff member completing a Level 1 Rapid Assessment inspection on a damaged house. The brickwork on the outer walls have collapsed.
A Civil Defence staff member completing a Level 1 Rapid Assessment inspection form for a damaged house. Some of the brickwork has collapsed from the outer wall and the awnings over the windows have collapsed.
A tent in the Botanic Gardens which is being used as a memorial for the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard with damage to the gables. Steel bracing has been placed against the front of the building to hold the walls together.
Bracing against the front wall of the Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard, helping to keep the wall together. Wire fencing has also been placed around the building as a cordon.
The west-side of the Arts Centre along Rolleston Avenue near the entrance to the Botanic Gardens. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon. To the left, a crane is parked next to the building. The spire has been removed and braced on the footpath to limit damage.
The Arts Centre on Worcester Boulevard with damage to the gables. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon. In the distance, steel bracing has been placed against the front of the building to hold the walls together.
The stage party singing at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The sun shines on a New Zealand flag. The flag is held by a member of the public at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. More than 40,000 people attended the memorial service in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
The sun shining on a New Zealand flag. The flag is being held by a member of the public at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. More than 40,000 people attended the memorial service in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
A view from the corner of Worcester and Montreal Streets to the Untouched World shop in the Arts Centre. Masonry from the building has collapsed onto the footpath below.
A view across Montreal Street to the Christchurch Art Gallery. The building was used as the headquarters for Civil Defence in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake, and large white marquees have been set up in its forecourt to accommodate extra personnel. The site is surrounded by a safety fence. On the left is a sign advertising the "Van der Velden: Otira" exhibition, which was cut short by the earthquake.
Former Chancellor Rex Williams speaking with Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army outside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Behind them, the University's Vice Chancellor Rodd Carr is talking to a woman.
UCSA President Kohan McNab addressing students at the University of Canterbury inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The students have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army. To the right of McNab, a local musician who has been entertaining the students can be seen.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr addressing students inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The students have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
The former Lyttelton Borough Council Chambers on the corner of Sumner Road and Oxford Street in Lyttelton. The top of the building facade has crumbled into the street below and wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A view down Sumner Road in Lyttelton with the former Lyttelton Public Library building to the left and the former Lyttelton Fire Station building to the right. Masonry has collapsed from both buildings and wire fencing has been placed around their bases as cordons.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton to the Empire Hotel and the Lyttelton Bakery. The buildings have been cordoned off by a safety fence. Sections of the side wall of the Empire Hotel have crumbled and its facade has been braced with steel beams.