The Crusaders rugby side had just finished training at Rugby Park when the quake struck.
Describes what you might feel and experience after going through the quake, and what you can do to help yourself and others.
A photograph of the Speaker's Chair on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The Speaker's Chair stood at the southern end of the Stone Chamber of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers, and survived the 22 February 2011 earthquake despite the damage to the chamber.
Rob Clark was on the sixth floor of his office building when the quake struck, and got stuck in gridlock leaving the CBD.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to 'The Snapa Crapa', a bike with a toilet for a seat. 'The Snapa Crapa' was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to 'The Snapa Crapa', a bike with a toilet for a seat. 'The Snapa Crapa' was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of a bell from the ChristChurch Cathedral, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A graphic for a feature titled, "The Canterbury Quake: One year on".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Quake: Lyttelton: sailors from HMNZS Canterbury deliver food".
UC Quake Box set up in the Facilities Management yard to record people's quake stories for the Ceismic project. Peter Smeele and Rose Crossland read through the paperwork before telling their stories, while Kris Vavasour and Jacquie Walters look on.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to the Speaker's Chair on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The Speaker's Chair stood at the southern end of the Stone Chamber of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers, and survived the 22 February 2011 earthquake despite the damage to the chamber.
The 2010 Canterbury time capsule chimney box which will record Canterbury earthquake memories.
The 2010 Canterbury time capsule chimney box which will record Canterbury earthquake memories.
A photograph of the John Robert Godley statue on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The statue fell off its plinth in Cathedral Square during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, exposing two time capsules.
A document produced by SPCA Canterbury describing their experiences after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a staff briefing at SPCA Canterbury after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of members of the SPCA preparing cats for relocation after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a staff briefing at SPCA Canterbury after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A page banner for a feature titled, "The Canterbury Quake: One year on".
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A photograph of a veterinarian and animal attendant at SPCA Canterbury after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The 1995 book, “Wellington after the quake: the challenge of rebuilding cities”, is reviewed in light of the 2010/2011 Canterbury, New Zealand, earthquakes. Lessons are drawn related to the difficulties of recovery of complex infrastructure systems after disasters.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to the 'Quilt for Christchurch', in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The quilt was created by members of the public who sent squares to The Breeze radio station in Auckland.
A photograph of equipment from the New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue team on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The equipment was used during the emergency response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a quilt on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The quilt was created by members of the public who sent squares to The Breeze radio station in Auckland to be part of the 'Quilt for Christchurch'.
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A photograph of a veterinarian giving a puppy a full health check after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a veterinarian giving instructions about the health of cats being relocated after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
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