People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Flowers float down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
The temporary "Cardboard Cathedral" being constructed on Madras Street.
A sign on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site shows the CTV logo and the faces of the staff who died, with the words "Always remembered".
A view down High Street, looking north-west through the cordon fence near the Tuam Street intersection. On the left a line of shipping containers support the facade of a damaged building. Rubble from demolished buildings can be seen in the distance.
Two women watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A tribute left on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site. The card reads, "Heather Meadows, 'Our Heather', 'Our Mum'
A damaged brick wall around a courtyard garden on Ash Street, seen from Madras Street. The Alice in Videoland building can be seen in the background.
Tributes left on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site.
Chairs from '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.
Chairs from '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.
Messages written on stones left in front of the cordon fence around the CTV Building site.
A tribute left on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site. The card has a poem entitled "Message from Christchurch".
A tribute left on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site. The card shows a photograph of Donna Manning in front of the CTV "Let's Go Shopping" logo, and reads, "Miss you! Your sis, Pam".
Tributes left on the cordon fence around the CTV Building site.
A photograph tied to the security fence around Riccarton House. The photographer comments, "There were photographs all along the line of the fence - I assume it was some sort of art exhibition, but I couldn't see any signs, or information on the artist(s)".
Scaffolding around Riccarton House, which is under restoration.
Scaffolding around Riccarton House, which is under restoration.
Scaffolding around Riccarton House, which is under restoration. A shipping container in the foreground is being used for storage.
A view down High Street, looking north-west from the Tuam Street intersection. On the left a line of shipping containers support the facade of a damaged building. Rubble from demolished buildings can be seen in the distance.
A photograph tied to the security fence around Riccarton House. The photographer comments, "There were photographs all along the line of the fence - I assume it was some sort of art exhibition, but I couldn't see any signs, or information on the artist(s)".
A photograph tied to the security fence around Riccarton House. The photographer comments, "There were photographs all along the line of the fence - I assume it was some sort of art exhibition, but I couldn't see any signs, or information on the artist(s)".
Chairs from '185 Empty Chairs', Pete Majendie's art installation commemorating those who died in the earthquake.
A sign advertising Riccarton House Bistro, hung on the security fence surrounding Riccarton House. The house has been closed for restoration.
Shands Emporium standing alone on Hereford Street, the buildings on either side of it demolished.
Large cracks running down the mud brick chimney of Deans Cottage. The chimney has been supported by wooden bracing.
A planter on Hereford Street, made out of a painted truck tyre. A sign on the planter shows the Rotary International logo, and the words "Colour me Christchurch".
Shands Emporium standing alone on Hereford Street, the buildings on either side of it demolished. The exposed west side is protected by plastic sheeting.