A video of a tour of the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The video includes footage of Oxford Terrace, Armagh Street, Colombo Street, Gloucester Street, Hereford Street, High Street, the Westpac Trust Building, Cashel Street, Manchester Street, Poplar Lane, the site of the demolished Convention Centre, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
A video of an interview with Mayor Bob Parker, recorded at the Civil Defence Headquarters in the Christchurch Art Gallery on the evening of the 22 February 2011. Parker talks about the fatalities and damage caused by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a window of Piko Wholefoods on Barbadoes Street. A red sticker has been taped to the window, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of 100 Bealey Avenue. USAR codes can be seen spray painted on the front fence. A yellow sticker in the window indicates that entry to the building is restricted.
A photograph of the sign next to the entrance of the Lancaster Hotel on Ferry Road. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
The earthquake swarm that has struck Canterbury, New Zealand from September 2010 has led to widespread destruction and loss of life in the city of Christchurch. In response to this the New Zealand government convened a Royal Commission under the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908. The terms of reference for this enquiry were wide ranging, and included inquiry into legal and best-practice requirements for earthquake-prone buildings and associated risk management strategies. The Commission produced a final report on earthquake-prone buildings and recommendations which was made public on the 7th December 2012. Also on the 7th of December 2012 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released a Consultation Document that includes many of the recommendations put forward by the Royal Commission. This paper examines the evidence presented to the Royal Commission and reviews their recommendations and those of MBIE in relation to the management of earthquake-prone buildings. An analysis of the likely impacts of the recommendations and proposals on both the property market and society in general is also undertaken.
Members of the Chinese Urban Search and Rescue team wearing face masks and safety goggles while working on the site of the CTV Building. In the background, a member of the New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue guides a digger.
The Ground Culinary Centre on the corner of London and Canterbury Streets. One of the side walls has crumbled, bricks lying on the footpath where they fell. Tape and cones have been used to create a cordon around the building.
Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.
A member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team, Jessica Hollis, in their new office in the James Hight building. The photographer comments, " Jess Hollis settles in to her new workspace".
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake which destroyed The Press Building in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake which destroyed the Press Building in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Geraldine Hotel and surrounding footpaths have been closed due to cracks appearing on building after the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake which destroyed The Press Building in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Soldier stands guard by damaged buildings on Colombo Street in Sydenham after the earthquake on 4 September 2010".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "MDC Senior Building Control Officers Bill East and Jeff Atkinson survey a historic homestead in Cass Road, Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "MDC Senior Building Control Officers Bill East and Jeff Atkinson survey a historic homestead in Cass Road, Kaiapoi".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Structural bracing being placed on the Our City building while a statue of Robert Scott lies face down".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Buildings demolished on Manchester Street by the entrance to Sol Square via Struthers Lane".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Geraldine Hotel and surrounding footpaths have been closed due to cracks appearing on building after the earthquake".
A video of business owners outside the Christchurch Art Gallery protesting the lack of access to their buildings in the Red Zone.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Buildings demolished on Manchester Street by the entrance to Sol Square via Struthers Lane".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Buildings demolished on Manchester Street by the entrance to Sol Square via Struthers Lane".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. The McKenzie & Willis Building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. The McKenzie & Willis Building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch begins the slow recovery process after last weeks devastating 7.1 earthquake. The McKenzie & Willis Building".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Buildings demolished on Manchester Street by the entrance to Sol Square via Struthers Lane".