Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch. The initial 7.1 quake has been followed by around 1590 aftershocks recorded to date - causing further damage to already weakened structures.
A photograph of an All Right? billboard on Moorhouse Avenue. The billboard reads, "Reasons we love Canterbury: 9999 x lots and lots. Share what makes you feel All Right: fb.com/alrightnz". The background of the billboard includes various responses by Canterbury residents.
A photograph of the Canterbury Trade Union Centre building on the corner of Armagh Street and Madras Street, showing cracks in the corners of the building.
A photograph of a laminated image tied to the fencing around Cathedral Square. The image depicts the Citizen's Memorial as it looked before the Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of people standing next to a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is in a car park at Re:START mall. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a large-scale puppet on a trailer in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street. The puppet is titled The Scholar, and was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of the main structure of a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of performers gathered beside a large-scale puppet titled Wife of Bath. The performers are in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of the main structure of a large-scale puppet titled The Knight. The puppet is in the Re:START mall car park on Cashel Street. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of the profile of one of the large-scale puppets titled The Friars. The puppet is in a car park at Re:START mall. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of large-scale puppets: one of The Friars (left, back), The Merchant (centre) and The Knight (front). The puppets are outside the Free Theatre warehouse space on Lismore Street. The puppets were part of the Canterbury Tales procession, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A PDF copy of a summary report of the research behind the All Right? wellbeing campaign for Canterbury. The report was created in April 2013, by Canterbury District Health Board, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, and Healthy Christchurch.
Students from the University of Canterbury preparing a demolished building site in Sydenham. This is where Gap Filler's Community Chess Board is to be built.
Students from the University of Canterbury preparing a demolished building site in Sydenham. This is where Gap Filler's Community Chess Board is to be built.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
A video about HMNZS Canterbury providing meals to Lyttelton residents after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. About 700 meals were prepared on the ship for residents who were displaced after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Summary of oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Sharon Torstonson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Damage to the Royal Hotel on the corner of Norwich Quay and Canterbury Street in Lyttelton. The columns next to the windows have cracked, indicating that there is major structural damage to the building. Wire fencing and cones have been used to create a cordon around the building.
A photograph of fallen ceiling tiles and pink batts in the James Hight library.
A photograph of fallen ceiling tiles and pink batts in the James Hight library.
A photograph of a laminated image tied to the fencing around Cathedral Square. The image depicts the ChristChurch Cathedral as it looked before the Canterbury earthquakes.
Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel preparing a Hercules C-130 to evacuate rest home residents affected by the Canterbury Earthquake.
Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel preparing a Hercules C-130 to evacuate rest home residents affected by the Canterbury Earthquake.
A photograph of the Canterbury Trade Union Centre on the corner of Armagh Street and Madras Street. USAR codes have been spray painted on the wall.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury returning to Burwood Park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.