A photograph of people at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of people at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten years on. Conan Young has been speaking to some of them.
A side view of the large screen used for a memorial service in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers are laid at the temporary memorial.
The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "The year that was".
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers are laid at the temporary memorial.
Prime Minister John Key gives a speech at the memorial service held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
A photograph of crowds sitting in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
Woolly medals, stitched on the anniversary of the first earthquake at the Lyttelton Petanque Club, a gathering spot for many community events and activities.
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers are laid at the temporary memorial.
A memorial service is held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Flowers are laid at the temporary memorial.
Prime Minister John Key holds a dog at the memorial service held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
The New Zealand Army Band perform an item at the memorial service held in Latimer Square on the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Canterbury Museum re-opened to the public on the 1st anniversary of the September earthquake, 4 September, 2011".
People gather beside the Avon River before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
The fence of Estuary Road Preschool is decorated with a hand-painted paper heart and flowers for the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.
A photograph of armed services personnel in Hagley Park. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "First anniversary Memorial Service for 22 February 2011".
People gather beside the Avon River before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People gather beside the Avon River before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People gather beside the Avon River before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People gather beside the Avon River before the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Flowers float down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.