Members of the Student Volunteer Army helping themselves to free snacks inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected to provide support for students at the University of Canterbury in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The volunteers have returned from a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
A view looking south down Wakefield Avenue in Sumner. The road has been blocked off with cones and a fire engine has been parked behind them. In the background the arm of a crane can be seen.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton showing damage to the Four Square supermarket and Lyttelton Coffee Company buildings. The Four Square's windows have been boarded up with plywood. and cracks are visible in the masonry of the Lyttelton Coffee Company building. Steel rods have been installed to support its sagging awning.
A view across London Street in Lyttelton to The Volcano Cafe, The Lava Bar, and Coastal Living Design Store. Masonry from the buildings has collapsed onto the footpath, and the site has been cordoned off with wire fencing. The buildings' yellow recycling bins are still waiting on the curb for collection.
A view across Norwich Quay in Lyttelton showing the historic Post Office building and Forbes' Store. Masonry has fallen from the walls of both buildings and the awning of Forbes' Store has collapsed.
The former Post Office on the corner of Oxford Street and Norwich Quay with wire fencing around the building.
Prince William speaking at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service. A sign language interpreter stands to the right. The service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
Members of the public watching Prince William's speech on a big screen. The Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service was held in Hagley Park on 18 March 2011.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr, UCSA President Kohan McNab, and former Chancellor Rex Williams, speaking with a woman in the UCSA car park.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr conferring with former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
A member of the Student Volunteer Army heading home with his shovel on his shoulder after spending a day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army relaxing in the UCSA car park after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties. In the background a barbeque can be seen.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army being served sausages after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army being served sausages after a day of clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties.
A view down Armagh Street from the corner of Durham and Armagh Streets, showing rubble from the historic Canterbury Provincial Council buildings that have collapsed onto the street.
A view across Durham Street to the earthquake damaged Canterbury Provincial Council buildings.
A view across Durham Street to the Amuri Courts building. The building has been yellow-stickered, and USAR codes has been spray painted in pink on one of the windows. Cracks are visible in the road out front.
Leader of the Student Volunteer Army, Sam Johnston, speaking to students from on top of the ENSOC fire engine in Burwood Park. The students have been enjoying a barbeque lunch break after volunteering to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
A panorama of students from the University of Canterbury enjoying a barbeque lunch break in Burwood Park. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury enjoying a barbeque lunch break in Burwood Park amongst their wheelbarrows and shovels. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
Students from the University of Canterbury enjoying a barbeque lunch break in Burwood Park amongst their wheelbarrows and shovels. The students have volunteered to dig up liquefaction as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
A City Care worker sits beside a water tank. A sign advices that water must be boiled before use.
A large crack on the bank of the Avon River in Mona Vale.
Members of the public cleaning up liquefaction from the grounds at Mona Vale. A blue excavator has been used in the clean-up.
A view across the Avon River to 'The Strip', a row of restaurants and bars on Oxford Terrace. These include the Bangalore Polo Club, Suede, Liquidity, Coyote, and The Tap Room.
A view looking east down Hereford Street.
A felled tree in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, near the children's playground.
A felled tree in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, near the children's playground.