A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office setting up a table in Cowles Stadium on Pages Road. The stadium was set up as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
An arm representing the 'Citizens & Volunteers of Christchurch' offers an Oscar Award for 'True Grit'. Context - Admiration at the way the people and the volunteers have managed after the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. True Grit is a 2010 American Western film written and directed by the Coen brothers. It is the second adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name, which was previously adapted for film in 1969 starring John Wayne. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Nelson Odering (owner of Oderings) has volunteered his services for three days in the clean up on the streets of Kaipoi".
A photograph of a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office sitting on a bed in a campervan. The campervan served as temporary accommodation for emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. Nelson Odering (owner of Oderings) has volunteered his services for three days in the clean up on the streets of Kaipoi".
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office and Red Cross working at the registration table in Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as temporary accommodation for those displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office catering for the staff at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark. The ballpark was set up by Civil Defence as an Emergency Response Centre after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office and Red Cross working at the registration table in Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up as temporary accommodation for those displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office putting a mattress into a skip outside Cowles Stadium. The stadium was set up by Civil Defence as temporary accommodation for citizens displaced by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of artist Gaby Montejo (right) and volunteers preparing for Milk Fight - a dairy-fuelled urban food fight which was part of FESTA 2014. Milk Fight was held on the former Convention Centre site at 100 Peterborough Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The 800-strong student army helps residents of Rebecca Avenue, Burwood clean up several feet of liquefaction after Tuesday's massive earthquake. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The 800-strong student army helps residents of Rebecca Avenue, Burwood clean up several feet of liquefaction after Tuesday's massive earthquake. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
A Gap Filler mini-golf site made out of recycled materials. This hole was situated on Manchester Street on an empty demolition site. Gap Filler volunteers and community groups designed and installed mini-golf holes on vacant sites around the central business district.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr, UCSA President Kohan McNab, and former Chancellor Rex Williams, speaking with a woman in the UCSA car park.
Student Army leader Sam Johnston and Patsy Te Are lighting a flame to signify the presence of God at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
One of the great community initiative's in Canterbury is the Rangiora Earthquake Express - where urgent help is still needed. These Rangiora volunteers have been up and running for sometime now, with daily runs into the Christchurch suburbs most desperately in need of water and other essential supplies.
UNESCO panel discussion with Jason Pemberton of the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch, Qasim Aslam, a young Pakistani entrepreneur who set up systems to cope with the earthquake and floods there, and Muthiah Muthe who was involved with relief efforts in Indonesia.
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 1 March 2011 entitled, "Back home".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 1 March 2011 entitled, "Day 8, 5am - inside the Christchurch cordon".
A story submitted by Joan Curry to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sean Scully to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Bettina to the QuakeStories website.
A photograph of a sign describing St Luke's Labyrinth.
A photograph of a sign describing the Fulton Hogan BMX Pump Track.
A lawyer says a District Court ruling could set a precedent for hundreds of people with PTSD. The ruling directs ACC to cover the medical costs of a Christchurch builder who volunteered in the earthquake rescue effort, but was later hit with PTSD.
Summary of oral history interview with Emily Nooapii about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Jacinta O'Reilly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Blair Anderson's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Participant number LY677's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Chris Winslow's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.