Army trucks outside Pioneer Stadium.
An army truck outside Pioneer Stadium.
Army personnel at the cordon checkpoint on Armagh street beside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers.
An article from Army News March 2011 titled, "An Army Being Led to Win".
Two students who helped organize the 10,000 strong student volunteer army during the Christchurch earthquake are going to Japan to help students there mobilize an army of their own.
Sam Johnson founded the Student Volunteer Army from a Facebook page in response to the Christchurch earthquakes. Sam spoke with Karyn on air ten years ago today, and he shares his memories including how the Student Volunteer Army has grown into a nationwide movement.
A photograph of University of Canterbury students carrying wheelbarrows, shovels and spades to help clean up liquefaction in earthquake-damaged areas after the September 2010 earthquake.
Army personnel at a cordon checkpoint on Colombo Street, north of Cathedral Square. The Forsyth Barr building is in the background.
Army personnel at a cordon checkpoint on Colombo Street, north of Cathedral Square.
Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium.
An article from Army News, March 2011 titled, "Making it Work: Teaching civilians the army way".
A photograph of a member of the New Zealand Army standing in front of an army truck on the corner of Barbadoes and Armagh Streets. In the background, a portaloo can be seen.
A photograph of a New Zealand Army vehicle on Bealey Avenue.
A photo compilation from Army News, March 2011 titled, "All in a Days Work".
Soldiers from the New Zealand Army and Singapore Armed Forces walking down the road in Christchurch. To the right, army trucks can be seen.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army deconstructing a concrete block wall.
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 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 demolishing a concrete block fence on a property in Christchurch.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army standing outside the Mainland Foundation Ball Park in Christchurch.
An image from a Army News March 2011 article titled, "An Army Being Led to Win". The image shows Defence Force personnel during an operational tour of Lyttelton taken by Commander Joint Forces, Air Marshal Peter Stockwell and Chief of Army Tim Keating to view the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake.
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) are pulling together their troops to assist in the Canterbury clean-up . SVA chief executive Sam Johnson has been putting out the call to arms. He says it's time to help the region's farmers who helped Christchurch after the earthquakes. Sam Johnson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Army trucks and personnel outside Pioneer Stadium.
An image from a Army News March 2011 article titled, "An Army Being Led to Win". The image shows Defence Force personnel during an operational tour of Lyttelton taken by Commander Joint Forces, Air Marshal Peter Stockwell and Chief of Army Tim Keating to view the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake. In the background, the HMNZS Canterbury can be seen.
Army personnel on duty at a cordon checkpoint on Manchester Street.
Army personnel guarding cordon checkpoint on Manchester Street. Sign reads "No public access past this point! Please stay off the road".
A week ago this building was intact, now partially demolished. Will be an empty site in a week or two.
A photograph of an army truck at the intersection of Salisbury Street and Park Terrace. The truck has been parked there to help guard the cordon. Road cones have been placed in front.
NZ Army personnel managing traffic on Moorhouse Avenue after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.