Site developed by the Waimakariri District Council with information about earthquake relief efforts in the Kaiapoi and Pines/Kairaki areas.
Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.
A press release from the United States Embassy New Zealand containing a statement by President Barack Obama about the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.
Roy Stokes Hall New Brighton - Welfare Distribution Centre
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Dean Beck of the Christchurch Cathedral rushes to get help for people trapped in the collapsed tower".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Dean Beck of the Christchurch Cathedral rushes to get help for people trapped in the collapsed tower".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Army truck on Montreal St in city centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Army truck on Montreal St in city centre".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage and clean-up operations taking place in Lyttelton".
A doctor from the Royal New Zealand Air Force and a Medical Team Leader preparing to evacuate Christchurch rest home residents affected by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An aerial view of Lyttelton a week after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The HMZNS Canterbury, HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Pukaki can be seen at the Lyttelton Port.
The United Kingdom International Search and Rescue Service tents in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
GNS seismologists explain why the Darfield and Christchurch earthquakes were so damaging and 'punchy'
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 116 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 90 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 116 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 217 Tuam Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 143 Worcester Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 109 Cashel Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 115 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 52 Manchester Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 116 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 216 Madras Street.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to 167 Hereford Street.