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Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A section of Avonside Drive shows how the infrastructure is no longer maintained to the same level, with regard to roading, sewage and water services. Even the grass on the banks of the River Avon is no longer mown as regularly".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The interior of a house at 464 Avonside Drive which has cracks and other evidence of post earthquake life. Large containers of drinking water have been placed behind the armchairs for the next time power and water supplies are interrupted".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of the south side of the ChristChurch Cathedral, taken from the edge of Cathedral Square. Scaffolding has been set up against one of the walls and a turret has been removed from the building and is now situated in a secure holding on the grass in front.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of an All Right? billboard on Moorhouse Avenue. The billboard reads, "Reasons we love Canterbury: 9999 x lots and lots. Share what makes you feel All Right: fb.com/alrightnz". The background of the billboard includes various responses by Canterbury residents.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of an earthquake-damaged suitcase in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The suitcase is resting on a pile of scaffolding which had been constructed around the Observatory tower. The scaffolding collapsed along with the tower during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video clip of a large-scale, temporary installation titled ING. The installation is at the intersection of High Street, Lichfield Street and Manchester Street. The installation was created by students from Unitec, for CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with stonemason Mark Whyte, about the demolition of the Holy Trinity Church in Avonside. Whyte discusses how the building should have been deconstructed slowly in order to salvage unique heritage material such as stained-glass windows and hand-painted ceilings.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Joe Bennett, columnist and Lyttelton resident, about his experiences during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, and his hopes for post-quake Christchurch. This video was part of The Press's 'Christchurch, one year after February 22, 2011' series.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a tour of the inside of the Radio Network House on Worcester Street. Maurice Gibbens, demolition supervisor from CERES, and Craig Stracey, operations manger, explain how the building has been prepared for demolition by implosion.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Roger Sutton, Chief Executive of CERA, about his vision for Christchurch. Sutton talks about CERA's Christchurch central city blueprint, the need to show off the heritage buildings in Christchurch, how to link the central city to the suburbs, and how to make compromises.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of the new Red Bus rebuild tour which is to replace the Red Zone tour now that the cordons have lifted. The video includes footage of the tour, as well as a speech by Red Bus Chief Executive Paul McNoe.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an interview with Tania and Paddy McKay from Darfield about how their lives have changed a year after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. This video is part of The Press's 'One Year On: September 4, 2010' series.

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of Dr Ann McEwan, architectural historian and heritage consultant, talking about the architectural details and significance of heritage buildings in Christchurch. The video includes discussion of the Provincial Chambers buildings, the MedLab building, and Eliza's Manor.