A busker gets a member of the public to hold a juggling torch as he runs towards his unicycle. The performance was in the Re:Start mall.
A crane holds a shipping container against a building while it is being demolished.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to limit further damage. Security fences have been placed around the cathedral to restrict access.
Dead flowers lie on the plinth of the statue of John Robert Godley (Canterbury's founder).
A view towards the Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street. In the background is the PWC building and the Forsyth Barr building (left).
The Isaac Theatre Royal on Gloucester Street. The windows have been boarded up and scaffolding has been placed out the front.
The damaged New Regent Street facades. Scaffolding has been placed under the awnings. The BNZ building on Armargh Street can be seen in the background.
The damaged New Regent Street facades. The clock has stopped at 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011.
Broken windows on the top level of the BNZ building.
The front of Christ Church Cathedral showing its broken tower. Bracing has been placed on the front wall to the right to limit further damage.
Members of the public take photographs of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral. The tower and the front wall of the building have partially collapsed. Steel bracing has been added to the front wall for support.
The Chalice sculpture stands behind a cordon fence. The Millennium Hotel and the BNZ building are in the background.
A photograph of the earthquake damaged M J Knowles Building on Tuam Street. The wall has either collapsed or been removed leaving the inside of the building exposed. Loose bricks from the wall cover the footpath.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Crown Masonic Lodge on Wordsworth Street, also known as the Freemasons Centre. The brick wall on one side of the building has collapsed, exposing the interior.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Crown Masonic Lodge on Wordsworth Street, also known as the Freemasons Centre. Sections of this brick wall at the front of the building have collapsed.
A photograph of a letter on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The letter was found in a time capsule in the plinth of the statue of John Robert Godley in Cathedral Square after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of an exhibition sign about a skateboard video filmed on Christchurch's damaged streets. The video was part of the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross and spire, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of an exhibition sign next to the ChristChurch Cathedral bell. The bell was on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of 'The Snapa Crapa', a bike with a toilet for a seat. The bike 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 photograph of the ChristChurch Cathedral cross and spire, on display in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building, previously the site of Portobello Antiques on Tuam Street. The second storey wall has collapsed leaving the inside exposed.
A view from Liverpool Street towards Cashel Street. A couple walk next to empty lots where buildings once stood.
The side of a damaged building on Liverpool Street has been painted with blue and white stripes.
USAR codes and a yellow sticker can be seen on the doors of a damaged building. The yellow sticker was part of a building assessment system used following the February earthquake and indicates that this building has limited access and needs further evaluation.
The iStay building viewed from Liverpool Street. A broken window and warped awning can be seen over the security fence.
Cyclists viewing the cathedral from the walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square. The walkway was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.