An incomplete map locating residents' memories of the residential red zone.
A graphic illustrating the hopes of orange-zoned residents in Southshore.
Jackie Shields is a resident of the Burwood suburb in Christchruch.
A local resident pictured with members of the Student Volunteer Army.
One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.
People in Canterbury with homes damaged by the February 22nd earthquake have less than six hours left to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission.
The EQC undertook a rapid assessment of houses over a week ago and say they are confident they will get round all the residences in the Christchurch area within its eight week timeframe. Some Christchurch residents who say they are frustrated and angry about the lack of communication from the Earthquake Commission.
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
The earthquake in Canterbury is likely to result in rate rises.
Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission, Ian Simpson, responds.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Septic tanks are being installed in front of properties in the Avonside area to allow residents to use their toilets again. Galbraith Avenue residents Gail Reeves and Clem Treanor are looking forward to not having to use porta-loos".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Septic tanks are being installed in front of properties in the Avonside area to allow residents to use their toilets again. Galbraith Avenue residents Clem Treanor and Gail Reeves are looking forward to not having to use porta-loos".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson (L) organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson (L) organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson (C) organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson (C) organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lyttelton residents collect drinking water from a tanker".
Monique Devereux is a Christchurch resident and former Radio New Zealand reporter.
Liquefaction in a residental area following the 23rd December 2011 aftershock.
Liquefaction in a residental area following the 23rd December 2011 aftershock.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered being unliveable. They cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a Port-a-loo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. University student Sam Johnson organised through Facebook students to go into the suburbs to help residents clean up after Saturday morning's earthquake. They gathered in Halswell to help residents clean up the silt from their properties. James Litchwark shoves dirt".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Acland Ave and other nearby residents upset about houses that are green stickered but are unlivable and they cannot access any relief funds. Acland Ave resident Toby Grant (7) outside his house where a portaloo stands in the front yard".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Residents in Lyttelton fill water containers from a tank".