A photograph of emergency management personnel standing at the intersection of Gloucester and Montreal Streets and consulting documentation. In the background, cordon fences can be seen in both directions.
A photograph of a man climbing a tree in Hagley Park. In the background, a lamp post has a noticeable lean. Behind that, the structure of a large marquee can be seen.
A photograph of a temporary Recovery Assistance Centre set up in the Sydenham Community Centre on Hutcheson Street. To the right, a line of portaloos can be seen.
A photograph of a residential street in Christchurch which is covered in liquefaction. In the distance a sign indicates that the speed limit is 30 kilometres an hour. To the left is a portaloo.
Two men flying a kite on New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kite flyers".
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "4 sale - handy mans dream. Mild reno's needed. Easy indoor/outdoor flow - with water feature!" The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Henry's doorway. Still standing - the zebra striped doorway into Henry Africa's".
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army on the roof of a residential property. They have climbed the roof to cover a hole with a tarpaulin.
A photograph of Knox Church on the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue. The walls of the gables have crumbled, spilling bricks onto the footpath in front.
A group of residents stand on River Road in Richmond. The road is badly cracked and buckled, and bas been partly blocked off with road cones and warning tape. The photographer comments, "Neighbours discussing the situation".
Damage to a building in Victoria Street. Part of the facade has fallen, and the rest is leaning forward and in danger of falling onto the road below. The photographer comments, "Shops in Victoria St, facades leaning forward over footpath".
A photograph of a spray-painted message on a fence reading, "4 sale - handy mans dream. Mild reno's needed. Easy indoor/outdoor flow - with water feature!" The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "New Brighton by QEII Drive".
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army guarding a cordon near the intersection of Armagh Street and Rolleston Avenue.
Damage to the Cathedral, and its lawn growing wild. A public walkway through to a small viewing area in the Square was opened up for a few weekends to allow the public to see inside the Red Zone.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army on the roof of a residential property. They have climbed the roof to cover a hole with a tarpaulin.
Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Henry's doorway. Still standing - the zebra striped doorway into Henry Africa's".
Detail of damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd and recovery work around Richmond and St Albans. More ruptured brickwork".
A portaloo sits outside a house on River Road. The road is under repair, and the tarmac has been removed leaving a gravel surface. The photographer comments, "Our old house was given a portaloo; I'm not sure why".
The Avon River in Richmond. The river level is very high, and the water is grey with silt. The photographer comments, "By the corner of Medway St and River Rd. The Avon seems to be very full, with grey silt laden water".
A photograph submitted by Ginny Larsen to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "I work for Neighbourhood Trust in Mairehau/Shirley. In April 2011 a group of people from Liberty Church came down to Christchurch to gift 100s of Easter boxes to residents – lots of treats to bring a smile.".
A car drives onto the damaged Dallington bridge. The bridge has visibly moved relative to the road, there is a large gap at the side of the bridge, and the railings are warped. The photographer comments, "Dallington Bridge northern approach, Gayhurst Rd".
Kites flying above New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kites at New Brighton on a Sunday afternoon".
A kite flying above New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kites at New Brighton on a Sunday afternoon".
A story submitted by Sarndra to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Elizabeth to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sean Scully to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Bettina to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Candy Green to the QuakeStories website.
A photograph of the store room of Quinns on Papanui Road. The front walls of the building have crumbled, exposing the rooms inside. Shelves of shoes can be seen, many of them collapsed.
A photograph of road works on a residential street in Christchurch. A digger is filling a skip while a worker in a high-visibility vest and hard hat is directing traffic along one lane.