A photograph of an earthquake-damaged fence on Montreal Street. The top half of the wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath.
A photograph of members of the Dog Section of the New Zealand Police at the site of an earthquake-damaged building in central Christchurch.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake damage to the former post office on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Street in Sydenham".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to Wharetiki on Colombo Street. One of the side walls has buckled and pulled away from the house.
Woolly medals, stitched on the anniversary of the first earthquake at the Lyttelton Petanque Club, a gathering spot for many community events and activities.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged car sitting amongst the rubble from the ANZ Bank building on the corner of Lichfield and High Streets.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a house in Christchurch. The house has fallen off its foundations and is on a severe lean.
The Library Chambers behind cordon fencing. The entrance has been sprayed painted after it was checked by a USAR team following the February earthquake.
Bronze award presented to Matthew Prendergast, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force saluting during the singing of the National Anthem at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged fence on Montreal Street. The top half of the wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Damaged stone church on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets".
A sign in the window of a business reads, "We were so moved by the earthquake. Come see us at 6d Washington Way.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged fence on Montreal Street. The top half of the wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath.
A member of the Navy talking to a police officer during an operational tour of Lyttelton to view the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake.
Members of Civil Defence conferring with Mayor Bob Parker at their temporary headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The south-west corner of Manchester and Gloucester Streets. Extensive further damage during the 13 June 2011 earthquake".
USAR personnel disembarking from the Air Force Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 transported the crew from Auckland to help support the Christchurch Earthquake operation.
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team being farewelled at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. A church on the corner of Manchester Street and Kilmore Street".
A crushed trailer on a property in Redcliffs. A large rock from cliff above fell onto the trailer during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Aerial image of Cathedral Square taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission. The damaged Press Building can be seen.
A view looking south down Manchester Street in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Several vehicles have been crushed by falling masonry.
The ruins of the historic Durham Street Methodist Church in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The only parts of the building still upright are those supported by steel braces placed there after the 4 September 2010 earthquake to strengthen the building as it awaited repairs. Rubble has spilled out onto the street, knocking over the safety fences that were also erected after September. Silt from liquefaction has covered the road around the church.
The ruins of the historic Durham Street Methodist Church in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The only parts of the building still upright are those supported by steel braces placed there after the 4 September 2010 earthquake to strengthen the building as it awaited repairs. Rubble has spilled out onto the street, knocking over the safety fences that were also erected after September. Silt from liquefaction has covered the road around the church.
The ruins of the historic Durham Street Methodist Church in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The only parts of the building still upright are those supported by steel braces placed there after the 4 September 2010 earthquake to strengthen the building as it awaited repairs. Rubble has spilled out onto the street, knocking over the safety fences that were also erected after September. Silt from liquefaction has covered the road around the church.
A video of a tour through the Christchurch central city Red Zone in July 2011. The video includes footage of Colombo Street, Gloucester Street, the ChristChurch Cathedral, Worcester Street, the Press Building, the Whitcoulls Building, Cashel Mall, and High Street. It also includes an interview with Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee.
A video capturing an aftershock from the Canterbury earthquake on 22 February 2011, 1:04pm. After the 6.3 magnitude earthquake at 12:51pm, Ben Post set up his camera on a tripod and left it running. The movement of the water in the fish tank during the quake suggests that the shaking is up and down. The camera also shows this effect; due to the lightweight material of the tripod, the camera is shaken about more than the surroundings.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The photograph was taken using a cellphone camera. The top of the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The rubble from the tower has been cleared and a tarpaulin has been placed over the top of the broken tower. Tyres have been placed on the tarpaulin to hold it down. A temporary roof has also been constructed over the tower to keep out the rain.
The Old Lyttelton Post Office, opened in 1874, showing damage after a series of earthquakes hit Christchurch and Lyttelton over the last 9 months. In the shadow of a broken house, Down a deserted street, Propt walls, cold hearths, and phantom stairs, And the silence of dead feet — Locked wildly in one another's arms I saw two lovers meet. ...