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22 February Earthquake - Photograph 33

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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".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 85

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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".

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 538

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A view across Cambridge Terrace to the former Canterbury Public Library. Masonry from the building's corners and end gable has fallen onto the footpath below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (46)

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Gap Filler Creative Director, Coralie Winn, at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. The red Southern Espresso Rescue van can be seen in the background, selling coffee to the audience.

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 465

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A member of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue teamwatching as a digger clears rubble on the site of the CTV Building.

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 429

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New Zealand Army TPR Royle and Singapore Air Force LCPL Low guarding a cordon in the city centre.

Umut Akguzel Photograph 487

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A photograph looking west along Lichfield Street. The road has been cordoned off with wire fencing and road cones. Fallen bricks and building rubble can be seen on both sides of the road.

Photograph by Paul Corliss 1711

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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".

Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 053

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A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army guarding a cordon near the intersection of Armagh Street and Rolleston Avenue.

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 798

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CPL Goh Kokchun, Singapore Air Force, and PTE Te Herbert 2/1RNZIR guarding a cordon on the corner of Armagh and Durham Streets at dusk.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 632

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A damaged house in the Christchurch central city. "No go" has been spray painted on the front window and door. A red sticker in the front window indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.

Photo by Jennifer Middendorf 045

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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.

Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 032

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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.

Photograph by Neil Macbeth 451

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A Civil Defence staff member completing a Level 1 Rapid Assessment inspection on a damaged house. The brickwork on the outer walls have collapsed. The window on the left hand side has been broken.

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 08

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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".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 24

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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".

Banks Avenue, Richmond - Photograph 18

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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".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 05

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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".

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 075

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A man on a bicycle standing in front of Navy personnel who are guarding a cordon in Lyttelton.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 3 (77)

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Members of the audience at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project in Beckenham. Gap Filler has decorated the site with bunting, fairy lights and a fence made from old metal bed heads.

Umut Akguzel Photograph 117

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A photograph of the damaged Joes Garage building on Hereford Street. The second storey wall has collapsed, causing rubble to spill onto the footpath. A car has been crushed by fallen debris .

New Zealand Defence Force photograph 521

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The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.