Students from the University of Canterbury marine research unit taking samples of the seabed to test the effects of the liquefaction on marine life.
Two members of the Auckland and Northland Territorial Units clearing silt from a resident's garden in east Christchurch.
A view across Fitzgerald Avenue to a row of damaged storage units. In the background, the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street can be seen.
"New Zealand congratulates Peter Snell, one of the fastest men in the world." Middle distance runner Snell sets two world records on the grass track at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, in the 800 yards and half mile. "I was almost horrified at the pace ... I was had it by the time I reached the back straight ... I just went on on the thought of that world record." He reflects on a relaxing trip to Milford Sound, and champion coach Arthur Lydiard is interviewed. Also featured is the 1962 swimming champs at Naenae Olympic Pool under floodlights. Snell died on 12 December 2019.
An image from a Army News March 2011 article titled, "Territorial Force". The image shows Stanley Tung from the Auckland Territorial Unit directing traffic in east Christchurch.
Damage to a block of flats, with silt from liquefaction around the footpath, and road cones outside the property. The fence has been spray painted with the words "All units damaged. Keep out".
Damage to a block of flats, with silt from liquefaction around the footpath, and road cones outside the property. The fence has been spray painted with the words "All units damaged. Keep out".
A member of the New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue Team on the site of the CTV Building.
Members of the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams clearing rubble on the site of the CTV Building.
Aerial image of a residential area in Christchurch taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
David Honeyands, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. His suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
A member of the South Australian Urban Search and Rescue team working in Christchurch central city. In the background, a digger is clearing rubble.
PTE Steven Khudson on cordon duty in Christchurch central city. In the background, members of the South Australian Urban Search and Rescue team can be seen as well as a digger.
A police officer distributes supplies to members of the emergency services in Latimer Square.
PO Frankham on board the HMNZS Otago in Lyttelton. The ship travelled to Lyttelton after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to help in the relief effort.
Hazel Hampton, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, filling out paperwork for a member of the New Zealand Army. Hazel Hampton is receiving a chemical toilet. Her suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
The entrance to 'Camp Hollywood', the American Civil Defence Force headquarters in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
The entrance to 'Camp Hollywood', the American Civil Defence Force headquarters in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square. The entrance way has a wooden sign reading, "Camp Hollywood" and a series of maps of Christchurch and New Zealand.
LCPL Ryan Dempsey, from the 3rd Catering and Supply Company, gathering overalls from the NZ Army's decontamination area. The area was set up after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to decontaminate equipment used in Operation Christchurch Quake.
Members of the New Zealand Air Force unloading a generator from a NZ C130 Hercules at the Christchurch Air Movements Terminal. This was the first generators to arrive from Australia to support Operation Christchurch Quake.
A member of the New Zealand Army discussing a map of the Christchurch red zone with a New Zealand Police Officer.
A member of the New Zealand Army discussing a map of the Christchurch red zone with a New Zealand Police Officer.
Aerial image of the Port Hills taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Lyttelton taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
Aerial image of Lyttelton taken by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the Earthquake Commission.
South Island Operations Manager, Jeoff Barr, loading chemical toilets into a unimog in Christchurch. CPL Eddington is on the unimog helping. The chemical toilets were delivered to residents in Christchurch who had been without water for ten days.
A digger at the site of the CTV Building. In the background, the elevator shaft can still be seen.
Members of the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams digging through rubble at the CTV site.
Members of the South Australian Urban Search and Rescue team digging through rubble in the central city.
Members of the New Zealand and Chinese Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams watching a digger clear rubble on the site of the CTV Building.