A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "American Search and Rescue Team Gifts Large Cache of High-Tech Equipment to Kiwi Counterparts".
Members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue breaking through the floor of a building which was severely damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing in a car park on Lichfield Street. The team are wearing face and gas masks, hard hats, safety glasses, knee pads, and rubber gloves. In the background are several earthquake-damaged buildings.
A photograph of an ICOM IDAS Repeater next to the information for the Civil Defence Response Team networks. The IDAS is a digital land mobile radio system which retransmits radio signals. It was used by the Civil Defence to extend the range of their digital radios during the emergency response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee speaking at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Mayor Bob Parker speaking to workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) at the official opening.
Mayor Bob Parker speaking to workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) at the official opening.
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee speaking at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
A photograph of a Singapore Rescue Team tent set up in Latimer Square after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office standing with a minister from the International Disaster Relief Team.
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing inside a workshop.
A photograph of Jennie Cooper serving lunch for the Crack'd for Christchurch team. The team are working on their armchair artwork.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team relaxing in Latimer Square.
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables at the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team relaxing in Latimer Square.
Men in Fulton Hogan vests and hard hats photographed beside a truck, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing on Antigua Street near Corys Electrical.
Muffins, pastries and club sandwiches set up on long trestle tables. The breakfast was supplied for the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
Workers of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) listening to a talk at the opening of SCRIT. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
Phil Goff leading the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) as they are welcomed by a powhiri. The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
The USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) which helped out in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A Ngai Tahu elder presents to politicians and the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). The ceremony was held in Burwood Park.
The USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) which helped out in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Men in Fulton Hogan vests and hard hats photographed beside an excavator, as part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT).
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team walking down Worcester Street towards Latimer Square.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team eating lunch in Latimer Square.
A photograph of a minister from the International Disaster Relief Team giving a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office a massage.
A photograph of a minister from the International Disaster Relief Team giving a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office a massage.