A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.
Due to the 7.1 earthquake on 4th September 2010 and then the following earthquakes Godley House has suffered severe damage. Godley house was built in 1880 by Harvey Hawkins - see www.godleyhouse.co.nz/
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Ironside House is being repiled after its foundations were damaged in the earthquakes. Corner Montreal and Salisbury Streets".
A damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photographer comments, "This house has slowly gone over the edge since the big earthquake in Christchurch in February 2011. Subsequent earthquakes has caused the rock face to crumble more and more".
A photograph of a damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs from Sumner Beach".
A photograph of a damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs from Sumner Beach".
A photograph of a damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs from Sumner Beach".
A photograph of a damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs from Sumner Beach".
A photograph of a damaged house perched on the edge of the cliffs above Sumner. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs from Sumner Beach".
Damage to a residential house. A relatively intact wall is being supported with wooden bracing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPXqb7k4azU Details inside a half demolished theatre in central Christchurch. November, 2012. Christchurch, NZ. (c)Mike Brebner. All rights reserved.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake damage at 7 Kinsey Terrace. This area is now white zoned".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake damage at 7 Kinsey Terrace. This area is now white zoned".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake damage at 7 Kinsey Terrace. This area is now white zoned".
Warning tape on the gate of a residential property near Cranmer Square. The photographer comments, "The yellow tape was put on the gate to warn property [owners] that the house beyond was unsafe. Now there is no house, but by the cobwebs on the handle the tape is doing a great job".
Damage to Beaufort House on Latimer Square. A partially intact wall is protected with wooden braces.
A photograph of damaged houses. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "New Brighton Road".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "This house is clearly unoccupied. 8 Jean Batten Place, Horseshoe Lake, Burwood".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "37 Seabreeze Close".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Dublin Street, Lyttelton".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "New Brighton Road".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "New Brighton Road".
Detail of damage to Beaufort House on Latimer Square. Wooden braces are used to support the walls.
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Seabreeze Close, Bexley".