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Images, UC QuakeStudies

The porch of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lyttelton. The building was green stickered after the September earthquake, meaning it was safe to enter, but collapsed in the February earthquake.

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Shows a furious man with a banner that says 'Orange'. Context: The frustration experienced by Christchurch people whose houses are still in the 'orange' zone which means a decision has yet to be made about whether their house is considered safe. If considered safe it will be deemed 'green' or not, in which case it will become 'red' and the people will have to move. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph submitted by Tim Kerr to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "I had assured Lois that we would be safe from falling chimneys about 3 weeks before the September Quake..".

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A sign on a shop window in the CBD reads, "Due to unforseen circumstances we are closed. We will endeavour to open ASAP. Be safe!". Collapsed buildings can be seen reflected in the window glass.