For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
The front side of the Cathedral with the rose window removed and bracing supporting the wall. The broken tower can be seen to the left and fencing placed around the outside of the building.
A gutter on Bracken Street in Avonside. Large cracks can be seen on the edges of the footpath above it as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
An aerial view of the Port Hills a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. An army truck can be seen.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
Masonry that has fallen from St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square piled on a pallet in front of the church. Cracks can be seen in the building's foundations.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
A man making notes on a map of the Botanic Gardens outside the Robert McDougall Art Gallery. Cracks can be seen in the footpath to his left.
A photograph looking east down Armagh Street, taken from behind a cordon. To the right, the Provincial Chambers can be seen with a pile of building rubble in front.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Moira Fraser shows how this house on Moncrieff Place has sunk by the ease at which she can touch the downpipes".
A photograph of a block of badly-damaged buildings on Colombo Street. Piles of fallen bricks can be seen on the footpath and windows have been boarded up with plywood.
A member of AFT Security outside a temporary welfare headquarters set up by Civil Defence. A felt heart can be seen pinned to his jersey.
A photograph of a window of the McDonalds building on Colombo Street. Fallen bricks can be seen inside and the Westpac Trust Building is reflected in the glass.
Aerial image of Cathedral Square taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission. The damaged Press Building can be seen.
For the first time in November 2011, Christchurch residents finally had the opportunity to see the earthquake-damaged city centre on the Red Zone bus tours organised by CERA. Damage to buildings can be seen out the window.
The road, driveway and footpath are covered in silt from liquefaction on Papanui Road. In the background is the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, which has had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.
A demolition site with the words "No Go" spray painted on a fence that has been mostly demolished. Demolition rubble is still contained within the grounds. A portaloo can be seen on the footpath.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Manchester and Gloucester Streets can be seen.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen.
An aerial photograph of Colombo Street near the Bus Exchange and the Crossing. Ballantynes can be seen on the left.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Oxford Terrace Baptist Church can be seen.
A photograph of paper hearts pegged on the cordon fence around the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. Quotes on the hearts read, "'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me.' Psalm 23", "'We can do no great things; only small things with great love.' Mother Teresa, and, "'Peace begins with a smile,' Mother Teresa". In the background, the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church can be seen. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the grass below.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The PGC Building on Cambridge Terrace can be seen.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The PGC Building on Cambridge Terrace can be seen.
An aerial view of Christchurch a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Christ's College and the Canterbury Museum can be seen.
A photograph of stacks of wire fences in Cathedral Square. The former Post Office Building and the badly-damaged Regent Theatre can be seen in the background.
A photograph of workers searching for survivors in the collapsed stores along Manchester Street shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. An excavator can be seen helping to remove rubble from the site.
A photograph of the earthquake damaged site of the Domo furniture store on Tuam Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Two men can be seen walking past the rubble along the street.