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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The twisted and broken Medway Street bridge. The photographer comments, "The twisted footbridge at the Medway St corner".
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says there are thousands of unemployed people in Christchurch who could help rebuild the city.
The Earthquake Commission says it's likely homes in the Christchurch suburb of Bexley, which sank and cracked in Saturday's quake, will be rebuilt. People in the hardest hit areas of Canterbury have been learning more about their insurance entitlements, as the commission's assessors arrive in Kaiapoi and Bexley to begin evaluating the damage.
The Canterbury Civil Defence Duty Manager, James Thompson, says the Waimakariri River could breach its banks just south of Kaiapoi, and as a preacaution they have evacuated the Riverlands Holiday Park.
Many small businesses in Canterbury are struggling to stay afloat after the earthquake and an insurance and risk management consultant, John Sloan, says one problem is the long wait to get insurance money.
Silt-laden water flows into the Avon River. The photographer comments, "Corner River Rd, Banks Ave, Dallington Tce. Dirty water from Dudley Creek meets the Avon".
Cracks in the driveway of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Tarsealed driveways have numerous cracks".
Damage to a house in Richmond. There are large cracks in the stucco below the chimney. The photographer comments, "Our neighbours' broken fireplace and chimney".
A large crack runs through the garden of a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "A large crack about 15cm wide runs across three sections. Note the movement in the slabs for the garden path".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks. In the background, cracks are visible in the brickwork of the house. The photographer comments, "More patio cracks".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks, and a gap has opened up between the house and the patio. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a brick wall has slumped, leaving a large gap between the wall and a window frame. The photographer comments, "Sunroom window frame".
USAR personnel in front of Henry Africa's on Stanmore Road. Bricks have fallen from the upper storey onto the road below, and the building is cordoned off with emergency tape. The photographer comments, "Damage to Henry Africa's restaurant in Stanmore Rd".
An information leaflet distributed to ratepayers in the Halswell River Rating District, covering information and options regarding the damage to the Hallswell River following the September 2010 earthquake.
Damage to a house in Richmond. A large crack runs through a concrete patio. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs. Over the following week this subsided even further".