A precarious chimney on the roof of a house. Most of the bricks have broken away and fallen into the roof of the house, the rest still holding together. It will need to be deconstructed and removed.
A precarious chimney on the roof of a house. Most of the bricks at the base of the chimney have broken away and fallen to the ground. The rest are still holding together. It will need to be deconstructed and removed.
The Durham Street Methodist Church. The top of the roof has broken away and is now boarded up. Bracing has been placed in the front of the building to hold it together and limit further damage from aftershocks. Scaffolding has been erected on the right side.
The Provincial Chambers Buildings with scaffolding erected up the side. Road cones and fencing have been placed around the buildings.
The Provincial Chambers Buildings with scaffolding erected up the side. Road cones and fencing have been placed around the buildings.
The Cranmer Centre in Armagh Street with damage to the top archways on the roof. Wooden bracing has been placed on the archways and tarpaulins to prevent weather damage to the inside of the building.
A chimney collapsed and fallen from a house in Cracroft, now lying on the lawn. It has taken the satellite dish with it.
A colour photograph of the north side of the Excelsior Hotel, taken from High Street.
A photograph of window details on the Excelsior Hotel, taken after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 24 October 2010 entitled, "A Present a Week {till Christmas} Week 16".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 24 October 2010 entitled, "Flea Market Find of the year".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 13 September 2010 entitled, "Gathering up the pieces...".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 9 September 2010 entitled, "Things I am thankful for today....".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 5 September 2010 entitled, "Dear Sharyn...".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 24 September 2010 entitled, "Let the wild rumpus, I mean the school holidays begin...".
An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 29 September 2010 entitled, "Tutorial for Simple Squares 12 1/2 inch block...".
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office on the side of a road in Christchurch. Cracks and liquefaction can be seen at the entrance to a property.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the windows of a building on High Street.
A photograph of the cracks in the masonry of the Durham Street Methodist Church.
A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral in Cathedral Square with the tower and spire still intact.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Montreal and Kilmore Streets. The top of the closest gable has broken and is now covered in a tarpaulin. In the distance, a chimney has also been removed. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of furniture outside the Asko Design store on Victoria Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to Asko Design on Victoria Street.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office working at the reception in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence as temporary accommodation for citizens displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. One of the volunteers is holding a cat in a carrier.
A pile of pillows and other supplies in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence as temporary accommodation for citizens displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to Asko Design on Victoria Street.
A photograph of a block of earthquake damaged shops on Manchester Street. The front brick wall of the closest shop has crumbled and the bricks have fallen onto the pavement below, taking the awning with them. Plastic fencing has been placed along the street as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a building on the corner of Manchester Street and Struthers Lane. The front wall of the building has crumbled, exposing the rooms inside. One is covered in graffiti.
A photograph of the rubble from the demolished Para Rubber building on Manchester Street.
A photograph of emergency personnel in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence as temporary accommodation for citizens displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. In the foreground, the registration table has a Civil Defence sign reading, "Please register here".