A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. Bricks from the demolished house next door still lie on the roof and against the side wall.
A photograph of mattresses and bedding set up in a school hall by Civil Defence. The hall served as temporary accommodation for those who were displaced by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a health clinic on Bealey Avenue with cordon tape draped across the entrance.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. The bricks on the side wall have crumbled and damaged the fence below. Plywood has been used to board up the front window.
A photograph of the alleyway between to buildings in Christchurch. A chimney has fallen off the roof of one of the buildings and landed in the alleyway. One of the screens from the archway above has come with it.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house on Bealey Avenue. The outer wall of the house has crumbled, and the bricks have fallen onto the footpath in front.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house on Bealey Avenue. The outer wall of the house has crumbled, and the bricks have fallen onto the footpath in front.
A photograph of a member of the New Zealand Army on the roof of an earthquake-damaged property in Christchurch. A tarpaulin has been placed over a hole in the roof caused by the collapsed chimney.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged house in Christchurch. The bricks on the side of the house have crumbled and damaged the fence. A red sticker on the front window indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house on Woodham Road. The bottom storey of the house has crumbled, bringing the top storey to the ground. A large pile of bricks and two bay windows now lie beneath the top storey. A red sticker on one of the bay windows indicates that the house is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of an office on the side of a Christchurch road. "Danger keep out" has been spray-painted on the front wall. The road in front has been dug up in places and piles of gravel have been placed on the footpath. Road cones and cordon tape have been used to cordon off a large hole in the road.
A photograph of a pile of gravel on Woodham Road near the intersection with Kerrs Road. In the distance, road cones have been placed on the road near the intersection and a car is parked on the wrong side of the road.
A photograph of a pile of liquefaction on the side of a residential street in Christchurch.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a group of shops on the corner of Woodham Road and Gloucester Street. The top of the facade has crumbled and bricks have fallen onto the footpath, taking the awnings with them. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of signs on a wall in the Christchurch Art Gallery. The signs read, "Final media trip to the CTV building, 15:00 hours, media opportunity with National Controller and rescue services. This is the last scheduled media hour into the red zone", "Media Briefings, Tuesday 8 March: 10:30 hours, Wednesday 9 March: 15:00 hours, in auditorium" and "Please switch off your cell phones before entering media briefings. Thank you". There is also a diagram of the first and ground floor of the art gallery. The Christchurch Art Gallery served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a man climbing a tree in Hagley Park. In the background, a lamp post has a noticeable lean. Behind that, the structure of a large marquee can be seen.
A photograph of emergency management personnel in the foyer of the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Christchurch Art Gallery served as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army eating pizza on the side of Park Terrace near the intersection with Bealey Avenue. In the background are two army trucks.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army eating pizza on the side of Park Terrace near the intersection with Bealey Avenue. In the background are two army trucks.
A photograph of USAR codes spray painted on a set of letterboxes in the Christchurch central city.
A photograph of army personnel sitting on a couch made of mattresses outside a cordon on Park Terrace. A neighbourhood cat has come over to say hello.
A photograph of a broken chimney from an earthquake-damaged property lying on the footpath against a tree.
A photograph of a road over the Greendale fault line. The road has shifted laterally.
A photograph looking east down Worcester Street towards the Regent Theatre. The walls around the dome of the theatre have crumbled, exposing the inside.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. The house has fallen off its foundations and is on a severe lean.
A photograph of workers in high-visibility vests and hard hats walking down London Street. In the distance, two more workers can be seen behind cordon fences.
A photograph of the entrance to Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence to serve as temporary accommodation for people displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Signs on the door read, "Civil Defence", "If you are unwwell with flu or cold, please go to the doctor and not enter" and "Welcome to Cowles Stadium. Earthquake affected people only - you must register with Red Cross to receive help. Other help go to Winz office, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood. Please, no alcohol, no drugs on site. Food and drinks only in designated areas".
A photograph of large cracks in a footpath along the Avon River.
A photograph looking east down Hereford Street from the intersection with Durham Street. In the distance, members of the New Zealand Army are guarding a cordon fence.
A photograph of a warning sign placed next to a river in Christchurch. The sign reads, "Warning contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe to human contact and activity and a public health risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area".