All Christchurch secondary schools involved in rowing have made it to the annual Maadi Cup regatta at Lake Karapiro in Waikato despite major setbacks caused by the February earthquake.
A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.
A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.
A photograph of the fallen dome from the collapsed Tower Chambers building lying upside down on Lichfield Street. The photograph was taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of campervans parked in Hagley Park. These were used as temporary accommodation for many emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Inside the Sumner electrical sub-station which was severely damaged by rock fall from the cliffs above during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Inside the Sumner electrical sub-station which was severely damaged by rock fall from the cliffs above during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 25 February 2011, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she walks".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
A photograph of campervans parked in Hagley Park. These were used as temporary accommodation for many emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of campervans parked in Hagley Park. These were used as temporary accommodation for many emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office arriving at a school which was used as a Civil Defence Report Centre after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and New Zealand Urban Search and Rescue in a building which was severely damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of campervans parked in Hagley Park. These were used as temporary accommodation for many emergency management personnel who travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Personnel from the Royal New Zealand Air Force loading baggage onto a Boeing 757. The aircraft was used to evacuate people from Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of the Singapore Civil Defence Force outside a tent in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
A photograph of large marquees set up outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A solider setting up a cordon on Madras Street near Moorhouse Avenue after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the distance, smoke from the CTV Building can be seen.
Members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) sitting on the edge of the Smiths City car park, which was severely damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of collapsed buildings on Manchester Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Workmen and members of the public are searching for survivors in the rubble.
At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand.
The dome of Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament will be removed amid fears it may topple after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
A view after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 22 February 2011. Corner of Barbadoes and Kilmore Streets. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
One end of the Arts Centre photographed shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The gable of the building has crumbled and fallen to the ground, collapsing an awning. A large crack can be seen in the corner tower. Blue ties can be seen at the top of the tower, used to brace the structure after the 4 September 2010. This has probably limited the damage caused by the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A video about lingerie boutique Hot Damn which relocated to Re:Start Mall after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The store opened up on 22 January 2011 in New Regent Street but was forced to close for eight months after the February earthquake hit. This video is part of The Press's 'Up and Running' series, showcasing businesses which have stayed up and running despite the challenges posed by the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of an army van outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of fire trucks parked outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 27 February 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which Sunday is sunny".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
The entrance to 'Camp Hollywood', the American Civil Defence Force headquarters in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Forbe's Store on Norwich Quay, the awning resting on the footpath. Scaffolding placed around the building since the 4 September 2010 earthquake has tumbled during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Members of Civil Defence Logistics Team conferring with the New Zealand Police at the temporary headquarters for Civil Defence in the Christchurch Art Gallery after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.