The British Hotel on the corner of Oxford Street and Norwich Quay. The top of the building has crumbled into the street below and wire fencing has been placed around it as a cordon.
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Independence Day in Christchurch".
A blog post from US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, David Huebner, titled, "Ceres Environment Ready to Chip in for Christchurch".
Student Army leader Sam Johnston and Patsy Te Are lighting a flame to signify the presence of God at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service in Hagley Park.
Students from the University of Canterbury heading back to work after enjoying a barbeque lunch in Burwood Park. The students have volunteered to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury heading back to work after enjoying a barbeque lunch in Burwood Park. The students have volunteered to clear liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
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".
Members of the public spray-painting words and drawings on furniture as part of the Words of Hope project. Messages such as "One Love", "Gay Pride" and "Hope" can be seen on the furniture.
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".
Members of the Student Volunteer Army carting liquefaction in wheelbarrows out of a resident's property in Avonside. The liquefaction will be transported to the street and left in piles for the City Council to pick up.
Codes spray-painted by the North Shore City Council rescue team on the driveway of a house in Dallington. The cement blocks of the driveway have lifted in the background, creating a cracked and uneven surface.
A photograph of the Oxford on Avon Bar and Restaurant on the corner of Colombo Street and Oxford Terrace. The entrance has been boarded up with plywood and cracks can be seen in the building's facade.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "Chief of Defence Force, Major General Rhys Jones on an operational tour of earthquake affected areas of Christchurch".
A sign on the furniture in the Words of Hope project. Words have been added to the sign so it now reads, "The vehicle of recovery is public assembly, together we will rise".
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".
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "Chief of Defence Force, Major General Rhys Jones on an operational tour of earthquake affected areas of Christchurch".
The Taiwanese Search and Rescue team being farewelled at the Christchurch International Airport after helping out with the emergency response to the Canterbury Earthquake.
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.
Members of the New Zealand Army delivering chemical toilets to residents in an eastern suburb. The suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Ian Saunders, a resident from one of Christchurch's eastern suburbs, collecting a chemical toilet from the Army. Ian's suburb has been without water and power for over ten days.
Photograph captioned by the New Zealand Defence Force, "Chief of Defence Force, Major General Rhys Jones on an operational tour of earthquake affected areas of Christchurch".
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.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Canterbury Provincial Chambers. The top section of the building has crumbled, taking the scaffolding with it. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of residents walking down London Street in Lyttelton. In the background, the earthquake damage to the Ground Culinary Centre can be seen as well as a number of cordon fences.
A photograph of the store room of Quinns on Papanui Road. The front walls of the building have crumbled, exposing the rooms inside. Decorations such as a mushroom and grass can be seen.