Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
An earthquake memories story from Kay Boone, Clinical Manager, Beacon House, Burwood, titled, "Were cracks in the asphalt outside".
An earthquake memories story from Anne Morgan, Service Manager Children's, Christchurch Women's Hospital, titled, "Runner for the emergency department".
An earthquake memories story from Murray Dickson, Canterbury DHB Corporate Services Manager, titled, "Huge role played by support staff".
An earthquake memories story from Hilary Barlow, Christchurch Women's Hospital Chaplain, titled, "Hospital chaplains worked alongside medical comrades".
An earthquake memories story from Paula Thompson, Clinical Coder, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Red crosses for a good cause".
An earthquake memories story from Mike Ardagh, Medical Specialist, Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Clear heads on strong shoulders".
An earthquake memories story from Jane Evans, Transfer of Care Nurse, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Carried on and made do".
An earthquake memories story from Anne Esson, Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Christchurch Hospital, titled, "Much was done by torchlight".
In Christchurch today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took time to talk to some of the families of those who died in the February 2011 earthquake.
An earthquake community group in Canterbury says a damning report on the ineffectiveness of the Earthquake Commission highlights the frustration of getting information on their own homes.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 30 April 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 10 December 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
A letter written by Roz Johnson to family members overseas.
Damage from the Christchurch 7.1 earthquake on 4th Sept 2010
Mansonry fence toppled by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Shop parapet toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Shop parapet toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Glass windows shattered in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Chimney stack toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Mansonry fence toppled by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Glass windows shattered in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Shop parapet toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Shop parapet toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Shop parapet toppled in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake. 10-15 minutes after main quake (went up the hill incase).
I used to get lunch at the cafe "Next Best" here. Glad the earthquake did not strike at lunch time!
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