A story submitted by Rosie Belton to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Megan to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Cindy to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Tara Ridge to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Louise Swatton to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Mary Browne to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 11 December 2011 entitled, "Scenes in Sumner".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 December 2011 entitled, "Afternoon Aftershocks".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 February 2012 entitled, "Quakes and Quietude".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 March 2012 entitled, "Going, going, gone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 March 2012 entitled, "Central CERA City".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 17 February 2012 entitled, "Approaching Anniversary".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 25 January 2013 entitled, "Preservation Project".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 March 2013 entitled, "Time for Tourists".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 15 January 2013 entitled, "Golf in the Gap".
A story submitted by Elizabeth to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 10 May 2011 entitled, "Stolen Sleep and Secret Stars".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 27 March 2011 entitled, "Day 34 inside the red zone".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 16 March 2011 entitled, "Day 23 Freedom may be possible!".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 April 2011 entitled, "Day 44 - Freedom is in sight!".
A story submitted by Becky to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Leanne to the QuakeStories website.
A brick fence has been spray painted after the building was cleared by a USAR team. This system was used following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked.
Detail of the fence and entrance around an apartment block. On the fence are spray painted codes left by USAR following the February earthquake to mark buildings that have been checked.
A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School plays on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Outside the Arts Centre, near the former Dux de Lux which has closed following the February earthquake. On the cordon fencing are pieces of paper with words of hope for Christchurch.
Damage to a residential property on Chichester Street in Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake. "Danger Keep Out" tape bars off entry to the collapsing side of the house.
Shipping containers support the facade of the Excelsior Hotel, the only part of the hotel still standing. The Two Fat Indians restaurant next door has also closed due to earthquake damage.
A string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School play on the riverbank before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
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.